terrific trio

The long, empty years since Affirmed thrice outran Alydar on the way to the Triple Crown have left horse racing fans desperate to witness this particular sort of sports history.  In 2004, my late friend Debbie G. and I were among the throng of 100,000 plus who put up with an afternoon of showers to […] Read more »

california dreamin’ on derby day

    Spring commences for some on opening day, but the Kentucky Derby marks the equinox for Mrs. Smith and me.  We convey ourselves to capacious Belmont Park to refresh the spirit and renew the mind through proximity to the beautiful nature, arboreal and equine, that decorates the grounds.  The first Saturday of this May […] Read more »