Maryland Thoroughbred Horsemen’s Association

“It was June 1978 when I was dropped off at Delaware Park to work for Eddie and Linda Gaudet as a hot walker.  Eddie had trained a horse that my family bred named ‘Tons’ and won the NY Breeders futurity. I had years of farm experience but little racetrack experience. Needless to say it was a summer of learning and experiences that need not be detailed here.   Linda took me, a 17 year old Jewish kid from New York, under her wing. I secretlyRead More →

“Diana Pinones is a hero on a daily basis. We all know that working at the racetrack is tough and that the social situations are even tougher, but no matter the scenario or the need is for any Racetrack employee, Diana is always available and willing to help. Her family works at the track including her father and her husband. She grew up around there and treats everyone as her family. She answers calls all hours of the day for riders and backstretch employees ifRead More →