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Tom Pedulla

Tom Pedulla, 2022 recipient of the Walter Haight Award from the National Turf Writers and Broadcasters, wrote for USA Today from 1995-2012 and has been a contributor to the New York Times, Los Angeles Times, Blood-Horse, America's Best Racing and other publications.

Articles From This Author

Joe Lee (right) celebrates May Day Ready's Jessamine Stakes victory at Keeneland this fall
In Their Care

Kirkpatrick & Co. Presents In Their Care: Small Family Stable Has Big Aspirations

By Tom Pedulla
Lida Fannin said working with horses at Brookstown Farm in Versailles, Ky., makes her feel "warm and fuzzy inside"
In Their Care

Kirkpatrick & Co. Presents In Their Care: After Family Tragedy, 'Horses Became Therapy For Me'

By Tom Pedulla
Undefeated champion Personal Ensign and Lena Lorieul in 1987
In Their Care

Kirkpatrick & Co. Presents In Their Care: A Magical 40-Year Ride Nears Finish Line

By Tom Pedulla
Taylor Ortiz galloping a Joe Sharp runner at Saratoga
In Their Care

Kirkpatrick & Co. Presents In Their Care: A 'Summer Hurrah' That's Good For The Soul

By Tom Pedulla
“Everything else around you disappears and it’s just you and the horse," Hartsmar said of the feeling she gets from riding
In Their Care

Kirkpatrick & Co. Presents In Their Care: Swedish Rider In Right Place At Right Time

By Tom Pedulla
Carol Fisher and her pony, Thanos, escort Belmont Stakes winner Dornoch and Priscilla Schaefer to the track
In Their Care

Kirkpatrick & Co. Presents In Their Care: Gargan Assistant Carol Fisher A 'Natural Talent'

By Tom Pedulla
Horses breaking from the starting gate at Saratoga Race Course in Saratoga Springs, N.Y.
The Biz

Belmont Stakes Racing Festival A $50-Million Bonanza For Saratoga Springs Economy

By Tom Pedulla
Greg Geier (blue jacket) was jubilant after learning that Mystik Dan won the closest three-way finish in Kentucky Derby history
In Their Care

Kirkpatrick & Co. Presents In Their Care: McPeek Assistant Greg Geier Keeps Churchill Barn Ticking 'Like A Swiss Watch'

By Tom Pedulla
Donte Lowery (left) and Larry Demeritte
In Their Care

Kirkpatrick & Co. Presents In Their Care: A Derby Day Walkover To Remember For West Saratoga Team

By Tom Pedulla
Rudy Delguidice and Lauren Robson with Robson's first winner, Jabron
In Their Care

Kirkpatrick & Co. Presents In Their Care: Delguidice, Robson Keeping Their Dreams Alive

By Tom Pedulla
Dale Romans and Tammy Fox at Gulfstream Park
In Their Care

Kirkpatrick & Co. Presents In Their Care: A Racetrack Relationship That's Gone The Distance

By Tom Pedulla
Cody Rugar (foreground) worked alongside his father, John Rugar, and was set to take over the business at the time of his death
In Their Care

In Wake Of Tragic Loss, Blacksmith John Rugar Focuses On Positives In Life

By Tom Pedulla