As a horse racing fan I enjoy the chance to talk about racing at any time. I’m liable to start chatting with anyone at the track about an upcoming race such as the Kentucky Derby or perhaps the Breeders Cup Classic. It’s always nice to hear what others have to say and to share my own input. I try to use this website as a place for discussion and as a way to share my thoughts. I always seek to utilize other forums and that is why I was delighted to have the chance to write for the newly launched Stride Magazine.

Owned and managed by Scott Serio, Stride Magazine launched on March 3, 2010. It is primarily an online magazine, but it can also be ordered in print. New editions are released every month on the 3rd and the 17th. Those involved with the magazine do amazing work. The writing and photography that you will find in Stride is among the best in the entire industry. Stride Magazine is available online at no cost.

The first story I did for Stride was about Oaklawn Park track announcer Terry Wallace. It was a great experience. I conducted a phone interview with Wallace. It was a pleasure to talk to him and hear some of the things he had to share. Wallace is a product of Xavier University which is very close to the University of Cincinnati which I currently attend. He has been calling the races in Hot Springs, AR since Hector was a pup. If you wish to read more about him click here to read my story. It is located on page 22.

My second story for Stride was about the Kentucky Derby Museum located near Churchill Downs in Louisville, KY. The Derby Museum has recently reopened after suffering damage from massive flooding last year. Several great racehorses such as Swaps, Broker’s Tip, and Sunny’s Halo are interred on the Derby Museum’s grounds. Barbaro is interred nearby outside of the Derby Museum. Click here to read more. The story is located on page 28.

Keep an eye on Stride Magazine. I firmly believe it is going places and the sky is the limit.