Head to Head

"Anyone who has read any of Lenny Shulman's previous books and his features in the Blood-Horse knows what an excellent writer he is, but here he demonstrates his uncanny skills as an interviewer. Shulman, with genuine interest in his subjects and an infectious sense of humor, has a knack for putting people at ease and bringing out the kind of candid comments that make this a must-read book for anyone who wants to get inside the minds of racing's leading personalities."—Steve Haskin, Hall of Fame turf writer and author

"As a turf writer, Lenny Shulman coaxed Penny Chenery to tell lesser-known stories and historical accounts about Secretariat. She always looked forward to her interviews with him, and enjoyed and respected his literary talents and insights into the sport."—Leonard Lusky, Secretariat.com

"A great interviewer is like a prospector hoping to glean a nugget or two. Lenny's mastery of the conversation, and the respect his subjects have for him, result in the mother lode for horse racing aficionados and those that appreciate a master study in the art of the interview.  It's pure gold throughout."—Kenny Rice, NBC Sports

"Lenny Shulman has covered the Thoroughbred industry with passion and insight for more than 20 years. This fascinating collection of interviews with racing's legendary personalities proves once again he is one of racing's premier chroniclers."—Ted Bassett, president emeritus of Keeneland

"Years from now, Head to Head will be a resource for those attracted by racing's history, as lived and made by some of turf's renowned participants in the latter part of the twentieth century and the early part of the twenty first."—Horse Racing Business