About the Author – Jay Hovdey

Jay Hovdey is a five-time Eclipse Award winner and member of the Joe Hirsch Media Honor Roll at the National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame in Saratoga Springs, N.Y. In addition to The Oak Tree Story, his books include Whittingham: A Thoroughbred Racing Legend, Cigar: America’s Horse, One Sweet Ride: Julie Krone, Candy Ride & the Pacific Classic, and Well Armed: A Thoroughbred of Destiny.