Author: Mike Valiante

Off the Pace: Catching up with Eric Pignataro

Posted by Mike Valiante | May 27, 2022 | Breaking, Off the Pace, Opinion, Regionwide, Top Stories |

In a new “Off the Pace”: Mike Valiante catches up with Eric Pignataro, former jai alai player-turned-jockeys’ agent plying his trade at Delaware Park.

Off the Pace: A quartet of memorable Preakness stretch runs

Posted by Mike Valiante | May 17, 2022 | Breaking, Off the Pace, Opinion, Preakness weekend, Triple Crown Trail |

In a new “Off the Pace”: Mike Valiante remembers four editions of the Preakness where the final quarter-mile proved absolutely thrilling.

Off the Pace: Triple Crown schedule just fine

Posted by Mike Valiante | May 13, 2022 | Breaking, Off the Pace, Opinion, Preakness weekend, Triple Crown Trail |

In a new “Off the Pace”: Mike Valiante shares snippets of more than 50 years of Kentucky Derby memories, from heartwarming stories to impossible upsets.

Off the Pace: Thankful for the Kentucky Derby memories

Posted by Mike Valiante | May 4, 2022 | Breaking, Features, Regionwide, Top Stories |

In a new “Off the Pace”: Mike Valiante shares snippets of more than 50 years of Kentucky Derby memories, from heartwarming stories to impossible upsets.