Monthly Archives: March 2011

During the course of the usual internet “chat” this week a distinction arose between the words “influential” and “valuable” in describing sire success. It occurred to me that Nasrullah might be a good example to illustrate this distinction. It is … Continue reading →

I probably owe y’all an explanation as to why I decided to retype “The Lesson for Today” and post it on this blog. Robert Frost is my favorite poet. Except maybe for that OTHER BOB from the OTHER HALF of … Continue reading →

by Robert Frost (Read before the Phi Beta Kappa Society at Harvard University, June 20, 1941.) ——————————————————————————— If this uncertain age in which we dwell Were really as dark as I hear sages tell, And I convinced that they were … Continue reading →

For the past two weeks 1972-1973 Horse of the Year Secretariat has been discussed. This week we will examine Secretariat as a name in more current pedigrees, specifically in the fourth generation of all weanlings, yearlings, or two-year-olds sold at … Continue reading →

I continue with Charles Hatton’s description of 1973 Triple Crown winner Secretariat from the 1974 American Racing Manual. —————————————————————————————— Secretariat, first two-year-old Horse of the Year, won the honors again at three, when he became the first Triple Crown winner … Continue reading →

I resume with Charles Hatton’s description (more edited than usual) of 1972-1973 Horse of the Year Secretariat from the 1973 American Racing Manual. —————————————————————————————- Secretariat was 1972’s most exceptional and exciting performer and was Horse of the Year by popular … Continue reading →