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Retired Jockey Agent Ralph Theroux Sr. Dead

Ralph Theroux Sr., a colorful, longtime jockey agent who was known at virtually every track from New York to California, died Sept. 15.

 Sunday, September 16, 2007

Tears Flow at Racing Hall of Fame

"There is no crying in horse racing" - at least, there's not supposed to be. But at the induction ceremony for new members of the Racing Hall of Fame on Monday, tears seemed a requirement.

 Tuesday, August 08, 2006

Hall of Fame Induction: A Flood of Memories

On a day when keynote speaker Tom Durkin said that memories are the greatest gift of our game, the memories came flooding back to the newest inductees of racing's Hall of Fame.

 Monday, August 07, 2006

Durkin is Keynote Speaker for Hall of Fame Ceremonies

New York Racing Association track announcer Tom Durkin, the voice of the Breeders' Cup World Thoroughbred Championships since its inception in 1984, will deliver the keynote speech during the National Museum of Racing's Hall of Fame induction ceremonies.

 Monday, July 10, 2006

Bill Shoemaker Remembered (Part Two)

More rememberances from some of those who knew legendary jockey Bill Shoemaker the best. The former jockey died Sunday at age 72.

 Monday, October 13, 2003

Bill Shoemaker Remembered (Part One)

Some of those who knew legendary jockey Bill Shoemaker the best remembered him today. Shoemaker died Sunday at age 72.

 Monday, October 13, 2003