It's finally here. I'm published!

[Pedigree Ann]

My pay for the one essay is one copy of the book, no royalties. But I only get $150 for my longer, monthly articles, so it's a pretty good deal. And I get to be grouped in with a bunch of stars in the field, whether I deserve it or not.

[MLC]

What an awesome accomplishment. Congratulations.

[Danzig]

and i just LOVE the front cover pic for the new book!

[cal828]

Good for you Ann. Also, congrats on your play in public handicapper. I was rooting for you. Hope you win (or finish in the top 3) next time.

[on a suuny day]

Big Congratulations to you P Ann, you have good reason to be on cloud nine

[Dunbar]

Very nice, Ann. Congrats!

--Dunbar

[repent]

well done Ann.
that book will be my Christmas present to myself.
sounds like it will be a good read.


seeing that you are an author, are there any other thoroughbred books comprised of biographies or breeding that you would especially recommend?

I read the Bloodhorse's Top 100 Racehorses of the 20th Century and the similar book that Thoroughbred Times put out.
Ive read most of the essential handicapping books, but I was hoping to buy some more biographical based books on the sport.
thanks.


Repent

[georgewashington]

Congratulations. That sounds like a book that will find it's way into the home of every top breeder in the world. I will be sure to pick up a few copies as Christmas gifts.

I know your stallion was one of the most talented horses to ever run. I would not call myself an expert like you but I know his Grecian Banner was actually the mother of Personal Ensign. It is pretty remarkable how he produced really good daughters and not so good sons. Does the book get into AEI/CI ratios?

You must feel like you owned Hoist The Flag after becoming the Hoist The Flag expert. I hear how authors feel they knew people they were writing about and started to talk to them as if they were alive (Doris Kearns Goodwin said this about Lincoln). So do you find yourself rooting for anything from his bloodlines?

I root for all the Hail to Reason horses, especially those from Roberto like Dynaformer. I have wasted quite a few dollars betting on horses simply because they came from that Hail to Reason line.

Congratulations and Happy Thanksgiving.

[GPK]

Congrats Ann....and for $230, this book has a day at Barnes and Noble written all over it...just read it for free.

[Pedigree Ann]

Originally Posted by merasmag

i will never forget how helpful you were back in the day with your rttr pieces on EVERY SINGLE ENTRANT, and beyond---)

Wow, another RTTR alumnus! I really hated it when they shut down the board. A few people who couldn't keep on topic and play nice ruined it for the rest of us. Actually, I'm on another board with a bunch of people who didn't want to stop talking after the contest one year and we are now like family.

Congrats Ann!!! What a rush you must feel!! Maybe the publisher will send a copy so we can get you some air time!!! I am the official reader of ATRAB and can't wait to read it!!

[Pedigree Ann]

Originally Posted by merasmag

for almost a year on espn i thought gpk was whokayers.............is he around? i know blick is still in the p6 but it's not the same

Actally, Gene and Kevin ARE on our private horse fans board on Yahoo. We do also chat on the Pick 6 board in season. I have another spinoff board (for handicappers, not just racing fans) on Yahoo with some Pick 6 alumni. I spend a lot of time on boards - yes, I have no life.

[GPK]

Originally Posted by Pedigree Ann

Actally, Gene and Kevin ARE on our private horse fans board on Yahoo. We do also chat on the Pick 6 board in season. I have another spinoff board (for handicappers, not just racing fans) on Yahoo with some Pick 6 alumni. I spend a lot of time on boards - yes, I have no life.

someone call my name???

[GPK]

Originally Posted by merasmag

my e-mail for that kinda thing is merasmag@medscape.com
gpk, u probably don't remember but i asked u years ago if u were whokayers (who won the rttr contest one year)

I remember you asking me that Shar....