Sport of Kings Not Getting Royal Treatment
Once again, Times handicapper Bob Mieszerski has put his foot in his mouth, with his quote before the Preakness: “Who thinks Louis Quatorze can run besides Nick Zito?”
Bob should learn two things: “The race is not always to the obvious,” and “If you can’t say something nice about a horse, don’t say anything at all.” He could be spared all kinds of embarrassment.
DAN OLIVIER
Riviera, Ariz.
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Regarding Michael Taylor’s letter of May 18: Since gambling on horse racing seems to upset him so much, perhaps he should move to Utah.
ART WILLIAMS
Santa Monica
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