Two of Long Island’s former harness drivers, Freddie Hudson and Bobby Rahner, will return to Book Revue to speak and sign copies of “Momentous: Racing to Glory” on Tuesday, Nov. 28 at 7 p.m.
The book tells the story of Momentous, an uncontrollable horse that became a fan favorite.
Rahner, who campaigned Momentous at Roosevelt Raceway from 1975 until the horse’s mandatory retirement on Dec. 31, 1981, and Hudson, who co-authored “Roosevelt Raceway: Where It All Began,” will tell the tale of the outlaw horse that killed a person and 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 until a novice trainer, who had no fear of this horse, 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.
At this special event, Rahner will share his experiences and memories of his times driving Momentous. Along with fellow author Hudson, they will bring the story of two underdogs overcoming all odds to achieve success on the toughest racing circuit in the world to life.
Book Revue is located at 313 New York Ave. in Huntington.
For more information about the book and event, call 631-271-1442.
