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Though not a contemporary recording artist, Evan Shipman remains a pivotal figure in American literature and horse racing journalism. Born in the early 20th century, Shipman built a reputation as a sharp observer and storyteller whose work bridged the worlds of literature and the racetrack. This page honors his contributions, and explains how his name became linked to horse racing through the Evan Shipman Handicap at Belmont Park and Saratoga.