Freddie Hudson

Murray Brown: Book Full and Closed. Relives a half century of harness racing legacy at Hanover Shoe Farms, universally acclaimed as The Greatest Name in Harness through the eyes of dual nationality hall of famer Murray Brown who saw it all through his dual roles as general manager for the Standardbred Horse Sales company and public relations director for Hanover Shoe Farms. You'll learn firsthand never before told revelations about the great horsemen and great horses Murray Brown encountered, in addition to the insightful anecdotes about the industry people he met along the way. Dr. Bridgette Jablonsky, the worldly acclaimed farm manager at Hanover Shoe Farms described Murray Brown: Book Full and Closed as Riveting, I couldn't put it down.

Rose Runners: Chronicles of the Kentucky Derby Winners is not just another book about the biggest party in the world. This is a book like no other for it is a conglomerate of 144 short stories of every Kentucky Derby winner. Starting with Aristides in 1875 through Justify in 2018, each winner is acknowledged and honored with a short bio. Some are funny, others intriguing, while several are heartbreaking. Howard, Marks and Hudson have done a superb job of bringing the reader to every Kentucky Derby as if they were there in person.

Meadow Skipper: The Untold Story is the unofficial autobiography of an uncrowned champion who singlehandedly changed the direction of an entire breed of animals, recreating it in his own image. It's an unforgettable saga of an equine Rocky Balboa who overcame insurmountable odds to emerge as the greatest progenitor since Adam, relayed to authors Victoria Howard, Freddie Hudson and Bob Marks, straight from the horse's mouth as only "He" could tell it. Meadow Skipper: The Untold Story is not just for animal lovers, but for sport enthusiasts and those who cherish the rags-to-riches underdogs who overcome at any cost. It reads like a breathtaking feel-good roller coaster ride, and in the end, you too will believe

Roosevelt Raceway: Where It All Began was written to rekindle the exhilarating times that took place at one of the best harness racetracks in the nation. The story begins in the forties with a man named George Morton Levy, a New York attorney who represented some of the most colorful people in America (Lucky Luciano, Frank Costello, and Frank Erickson). Levy, who is called The Father of Modern day Harness Racing had a vision and made it a reality when he converted a newly built auto racetrack located in Westbury, Long Island, into a multi-million-dollar legacy that would be called Roosevelt Raceway. It was this track that introduced the innovation that catapulted harness racing into a modern era of success by introducing the mobile starting gate, profoundly improving and changing the sport forever. The first part of the book tells of the life and times of George Morton Levy and his incomparable racetrack. It tells about the rise and fall of Roosevelt Raceway, the scandals that took place there, and the deception and disappointment when the track was sold and demolished. The latter part of the book consists of stories, top drivers, world-class horses, famous races, and original photos that made Roosevelt Raceway "the World Capital of Harness Racing." Roosevelt Raceway: Where It All Began.

"Momentous Racing to Glory"Entering the 1970's a outlaw horse would appear who had killed a person and had put many others in the hospital. Feared by most horsemen and declared unmanageable and dangerous. This rogue horse was barred from racing at most of the country's racetracks. Along comes a green novice trainer who had no fear of this horse and saw something in him that no one else saw. Together they would form a bond of love and trust that would lead them to winning many races and capturing the hearts of many fans along the way. Fan clubs were formed and nicknames were given to this crazy and wild horse - Crazy Moe, Pecks Bad Boy, Rahner's Rogue, Mighty Moe, and Magnificent Momentous. This is their story - a story of two underdogs overcoming all odds to achieve success on the toughest racing circuit in the world.