Born in Carbondale, Illinois, he attended Harvard and wrote for the school paper, the Crimson, before committing to full time betting.
Speed figures have come into general usage and many racing forms include them in their publications.
He has been honored with the Walter Haight Award for career excellence by the National Turf Writers and Broadcasters and with a place on the Joe Hirsch Honor Roll at the National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame.
In 2017 he was presented with the Eclipse Award of Merit, the highest honor bestowed by the Thoroughbred industry.
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