BROKEN The Podcast-Companion Audio for BROKEN-The Suspicious Death of Alydar and the End of Horse Racing's Golden Age
One fateful November night, Alydar mysteriously broke his leg while alone in his stall at 10 pm. An insurance investigation ensued, and his injury was declared an accident. $41.5 million was paid out by Lloyds of London and Golden Eagle Insurance Company. Later the FBI would get involved and there would be two federal trials.
BROKEN, one part true-crime and one part courtroom drama, is set in the evocative history of the adrenaline-filled days of horse racing's golden age. The author interviews over 25 witnesses in order to discover the truth about the death of the magnificent racehorse and reaches an unexpected and startling conclusion.
BROKEN The Podcast-Companion Audio for BROKEN-The Suspicious Death of Alydar and the End of Horse Racing's Golden Age
BROKEN The Podcast-Companion Audio for the book BROKEN-The Suspicious Death of Alydar and the End of Horse Racing's Golden Age
This episode is a celebration of Alydar's racing career. You'll hear Charlie Rose describe his first ride on Alydar. Steve Cauthen will discuss the stretch run in the Belmont as Alydar battled Affirmed to the finish. John Veitch talks about his decision to run Alydar in the Blue Grass Stakes, and the magical moment when the horse bows to the Lucille and Admiral Markey during the parade to the post. Charlie Rose reminisces about the Kentucky Derby and what he saw as he took Alydar to the barn after the race. Alydar and Affirmed battle it out in the Travers Stakes as Charlie Rose discusses the controversial finish. Last but not least, you'll hear the hilarious story of what happened when Alydar met Lucille Markey in her limousine when she visited the horse at Calumet after he retired. Clearly the best episode yet!
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