Quote Originally Posted by Don Corleone View Post
Hey Red
I was the winner of the forums first competition and the prize was a selection of wonderful books on Harness Racing. One of the books was "Crazy Good" The story of Dan Patch, written by Charles Leerhsen. Amazing read. He was born crippled and unable to stand and was very nearly put down. Later in life he pulled the grocery wagon in Indiana. He was entered into a county fair race and won - then just kept on winning. He really became the first American sports star as his name appeared on sleds, breakfast cereals, washing machines, cigars and razors. Although Dan Patch never lost a race some of his races were 'rigged' as large sums of money changed hands. But the horses life is one truly amazing story and well worth the read.
Glad they arrived, I was a little worried they wouldn't since we had to order them from the States. Good to know your enjoying them.