A former football standout is getting a second chance at life, thanks to his diligence to make the most of opportunity he now sees with fresh eyes. Guest writer Bob Roberts shares the story.....

He was trained to be a lawyer.  However, his heart was in racing.  And now the standardbred world is the better for it as Trotwood, Ohio's own Tom Aldrich is inducted this week into the Harness Racing Hall of Fame.

He was 16 when he bought his first horse for $500, and sold it a month later for $20,000...proving that Greenville's Ronnie Gillespie was cut out for the harness racing game, and closing in on a thousand wins as one of the state's favorite 'fair' drivers.

A career, and life, far too short, one of harness racing's brightest meteors is being remember for how much he did in such a short amount of time. Bob Roberts writes for Press Pros.

Trainer Virgil Morgan, Jr. has made Scioto Downs his home, and a pari-mutual playground.  And if any horseman doubts his dominance, just check the books that are stacked higher than the quarter pole. Guest writer Bob Roberts writes for Press Pros.....