This blog was inspired by the 2010 Shaw Festival lineup and the 2010 Preakness Stakes. Yes, really.

I have a new appreciation for the the jockeys who ride horses by the tens at the flat tracks.

Today we headed for Mikkeli, and the scene of a major career highlight, where I was declared the World Driving Champion.

Thanks to Pekka Tammimnen for the video, please don't show the links for Vermo, as the night wasn't good at all! I am only joking,

OK folks I have good news and news that isn't as good as the good news...

I have always loved watching horses and drivers competing to win.

I joined the horse world late in the game, having only stood eye to eye with a horse for the first time when I was 21.

I had six drives to start the day with three starting in vault starts and two cold bloods to drive