There have been better drivers and trainers in harness racing and surely there have been those who were more successful for longer stretches. But appreciate him or not, remember him or not in his glory, Duncan Delbert MacTavish was a unique and unforgettable figure in the history of the sport.

In a letter submitted to SC, journalist Andrew Cohen offers his perspective on horseman Duncan MacTavish. The longtime kingpin of Montreal's Blue Bonnets passed away on Monday at the age of 74.

Cohen solicited reflection from some of harness racing's most prominent horsemen. To read and comment on Cohen's piece, click the following link: Duncan MacTavish: An Appreciation.