THE SHOE

After all the trials and tribulations Willie Shoemaker has suffered (“Secrets of the Amazing Shoe,” by Bill Shoemaker and Barney Nagler, Feb. 7), he now has a happy marriage, a lovely daughter, a well-managed income and an incredible 8,725 racing victories to his name.

Though it may be very hard for him to do, as racing has been so much a part of his life, I think he should retire and just sit back and spend time with his family and enjoy the pleasures and joys of life. He may not realize it, but he’s at the top of his game right now.

KENNETH L. ZIMMERMAN

Cypress