Bob Ehalt is an award-winning journalist who has been covering horse racing since 1985. He was the recipient of Pimlico's David F. Woods Award for writing the outstanding story on the 2015 Preakness. He has also been honored with Belmont's Joe Hirsch Award in 2014, honorable mention in the 2011 Eclipse Awards and five Top 5 placings in the national Associated Press Sports Editors writing contest.