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Tres Touche Wires Field in Turf Writers 'Chase

Tres Touche took the lead right at the start of the New York Turf Writers Cup Steeplechase (NSA-I) Thursday at Saratoga and never relinquished it in winning the 2 3/8-miles chase by a length over Cherokeeinthehills. Odds-on favorite and defending winner Praise the Prince finished fifth.

 Thursday, September 02, 2004

Joe Hirsch, Dean of Turf Writers, to Retire

Joe Hirsch, 74, Daily Racing Form award-winning executive columnist who is recognized as the most accomplished turf writer in the history of Thoroughbred racing, will end his legendary 55-year career when he pens his final DRF column on Nov. 29.

 Saturday, November 01, 2003

NYTWA to Honor Phipps and Other New Yorkers

The New York Turf Writers Association is readying for its annual awards dinner, held this year on Aug. 19. Among this yera's honorees are Ogden Phipps.

 Wednesday, June 19, 2002