Willie Clark, grizzled Mid-Atlantic veteran jockey of yore, was once profiled by Gary Smith in a great Sports Illustrated article. Get to know more about Willie, up close and personal, in Part I of our podcast about Willie…and his daughter Carolyn.
Undaunted by defeat, we roll into Pimlico, I mean Laurel, with our annual irreverent review of the Preakness Stakes. Enjoy! Well, Dear...
GUEST POST BY BILL DUNCLIFFE – THE 2026 KENTUCKY DERBY It’s time once again, devoted followers, for the annual celebration of that most...
The 2025 Belmont Stakes The 2025 Belmont Stakes – held once again at Saratoga Race Course while Belmont Park is being completely rebuilt...
The 2025 Preakness Stakes Horse racing’s Triple Crown caravan rolls into Baltimore, Maryland this Saturday for the 150th running of the...
The 2025 Kentucky Derby It’s time once again, boys and girls, for the return of that most glorious event of the springtime, the Kentucky...
It was a memorable ride up to the 2022 Kentucky Derby…and a memorable one since!
he lost everything due to his drinking after Carolyn was killed in a car crash….he married my mom Maxine Kennedy Wood in 75……he was not the same man you speak of here…
Thank you for this. I knew Willie at Charles Town and he was the most unforgettable character!!
We own and have been restoring Willie Clarks horse farm in Maryland. In addition to a classic farmhouse, there is a 16 stall stable. Many of the photos of Carolyn are quite recognizable including one of her in the stables with a large display of trophies and ribbons.