Louisiana hall of fame jockey Randy Romero dead at 61
Hall of Fame jockey Randy Romero, who fought numerous ailments for decades during and after a sensational riding career, died early Thursday at his home in Lafayette, La. He was 61.
view moreMagic Man’s Preview and Picks for the 2019 Travers Stakes
It has been a while since the Magic Man has put together a picks column. But did you think I would sit this weekend out with the 150th Travers Stakes set be run on Saturday at Saratoga?
view moreBob Fortus was a thoroughbred among sports writers
Just as Fortus’ beat extended beyond Gentilly and even Louisiana, so did the appreciation for his reporting and writing.
view moreHorse Racing: Tragedy may await after decision to keep Breeders Cup at Santa Anita
As I compose this column, I do so with a gamut of emotions which range from sheer anger to utter confusion
view moreMagic Man’s preview and picks of Belmont Stakes 2019
The final chance remaining to salvage some pride and get a positive result comes in the 151st running of the Belmont Stakes.
view moreRemembering Ronnie Virgets – a racetrack storyteller like no other
Ronnie Virgets was, in a word, brilliant.
view moreRonnie Virgets captured New Orleans and its sporting life like no one else could
The only person whose words could do justice to Ronnie Virgets’ life would be Virgets himself.
view moreMagic Man’s Preview of the 2019 Preakness Stakes
As I begin my preview of the 2019 Preakness, I have a few things to get off my chest.
view moreKentucky Derby Controversy: It was the wrong call
After having watched the 2019 Kentucky Derby replay several times and trying to be as objective as I can, I have come to the conclusion that what happened to Maximum Security was the wrong decision.
view moreMagic Man’s preview and picks of Kentucky Derby 2019
Even with the loss of Omaha Beach in the race, the Magic Man’s resolve is even greater to win now.
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