Six Weeks in Saratoga: How Three-Year-Old Filly Rachel Alexandra Beat the Boys and Became Horse of the Year (Excelsior Editions)
"O'Meara fell for a magical place and magnificent horse, which is a lovely malady that often befalls horse people, and with a great deal of heart he tells us how and why. You'll never forget hisSix Weeks in Saratoga, either."  ---- Joe Drape, author ofOur Boys: A Perfect Season on the Plains with the Smith Center Redmen"Brendan O'Meara tells the story of this proud horse with verve and great historical insight.Six Weeks in Saratogamarks the debut of an exciting new talent."  -- -- Wil Haygood, author ofSweet Thunder: The Life and Times of Sugar Ray Robinson"Brendan O'Meara'sSix Weeks in Saratogais a victory to be savored by those who treasure good writing in general and tales of the track in particular. Horses may win races, but they also win hearts as this impressive book proves beyond doubt. A memorable, sure-footed debut."   ---- Madeleine Blais, author ofIn These Girls, Hope Is a Muscle"The [book] is one of enjoyable promise, and as the author recounts little moments and inside conversations, he provides an intimate glimpse into the lives of the figures he covers. The narrative keeps game pace with outside literary standards and features bursts of brilliance, and I found it a refreshing change from the selection of racing-themed volumes available today. As O'Meara brings his subjects to life, you find yourself thinking this is the kind of guy whose work I want to follow."  -- -- Claire Novak, ESPN.com