King Charles II

Monday's email bulletin from the The New York Times told us that Britain is largely apathetic about Saturday's coronation. I guess they'd know, being on the other side of the Atlantic and all, but the bunting had already been strung through various Cambridgeshire and Suffolk villages by Sunday. In the leafy shires at least, the monarchists still hold sway. On Friday at Newmarket, the King Charles II Stakes will be run in honour of the 'Merry Monarch' whose patronage made the Suffolk town famous around the world as an important...

If you are around long enough, you're likely to meet a lot of people and see a lot of things. And Jackie Ward Ramos, who turns 90 Apr. 8, will celebrate her birthday at Keeneland Friday in exactly the way she's lived her life--surrounded by family, friends and horses. "It's a casual affair. People will come up and have some hors d'oeuvres and drinks--very easy," she said of her birthday bash at the track. "Of course, it will be all people in the horse business. At this point, I just...