Hugo Sanchez Follows A Family Tradition
By Rebecca Roush Family tradition and passion are what jockey Hugo Sanchez credits to guiding him into the world of racing. Growing up in Peru, he was introduced to the sport by his father, brother, and uncle, who were all jockeys. “I knew right away that I wanted to follow in their footsteps,” Sanchez recalls. […]
SANCHEZ HEALTHY, FULL OF HEART AGAIN
BY JIM WELLS The story line is familiar. There is one more hurdle to clear, one more detail and the job is done. I have one last thing to do. Just an hour to go. I can do this standing on my head. Then something intervenes and none of it makes a lick of sense […]
FROM PERU TO FLORIDA TO MINNESOTA
By JIM WELLS Baseball scouts do it, so do the analysts of NFL talent and potential NBA players. There is much to be learned from watching an athlete perform, especially on film where every move can be replayed to break down the subtleties and nuances of athletic skill and potential. Eager to get a look […]
