Author: Dan Tordjman

Haskell day’s “big sensation”

Posted by Dan Tordjman | Aug 3, 2015 | Breaking, Features, New Jersey, NJ Racing, Racing, Top Stories |

The champ was in the house on Haskell day at Monmouth. But his wasn’t the only story to be found, as a journeyman jock, a veteran trainer, and others attest.

American Pharoah provides NJ horsemen “shot in the arm”

Posted by Dan Tordjman | Jul 29, 2015 | Breaking, Features, New Jersey, NJ Racing, Racing, Top Stories |

American Pharoah’s presence in the Haskell is expected to attract a record crowd. But it’s not just fans who are excited; lifelong horsemen can’t wait, either.

King Leatherbury: Honored, but not optimistic

Posted by Dan Tordjman | Mar 3, 2015 | Breaking, Features, Maryland, MD Racing, Racing, Top Stories |

All it took for King Leatherbury to become a Hall of Fame finalist was 56 years and 6,400 wins. He doesn’t think that’s enough – but other trainers disagree.

Oft-injured Sheldon Russell nears riding milestone

Posted by Dan Tordjman | Feb 20, 2015 | Breaking, Features, Maryland, MD Racing, Top Stories |

Jockey Sheldon Russell has broken 17 bones in the last eight years — but that hasn’t stopped him from racking up wins. With three more, he’ll hit 1,000.