http://www.raceday360.com/wire/feed en-us http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss R30 dana@superterrific.org http://therail.blogs.nytimes.com/2012/05/09/for-union-rags-it-was-over-before-it-began/ via Pinboard - Three things occurred that compromised Union Rags’ next few steps from the gate. He veered away from the horse on his inside, rather than hold his ground, which may have resulted in a little bumping. He broke a step slower than the horse on his outside, Dullahan, who kept a… ]]> Wed, 09 May 2012 08:51:00 -0700 http://therail.blogs.nytimes.com/2012/05/09/for-union-rags-it-was-over-before-it-began/ http://superfectablog.com/2012/05/post-kentucky-derby-musings.html SuperfectaBlog - As is not infrequently the case, the 3-year-old picture has been thrown into a bit of disarray after the Derby, and like a lot of fans, this year’s installment is one that’s left me with mixed feelings.  I’m glad I cashed my across-the-board bet on I’ll Have Another, but it… ]]> Tue, 08 May 2012 07:28:00 -0700 http://superfectablog.com/2012/05/post-kentucky-derby-musings.html http://espn.go.com/horse-racing/story/_/id/7890568/now-never-union-rags via Pinboard - I am giving Union Rags one more chance. But just one more chance. AP Photo Union Rags stretches his legs in a work on the main track at Churchill. I have been a big believer in this horse since his electric win in the Champagne last year as a 2-year-old.… ]]> Sat, 05 May 2012 06:39:00 -0700 http://espn.go.com/horse-racing/story/_/id/7890568/now-never-union-rags http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/blogspot/lKCPy/~3/2lR6cMq0Oj4/it-all-starts-with-alpha.html Owning Racehorses - Welcome to the annual rite of futility.  Contrary to popular belief, I am not 0 for 138 in the Kentucky Derby (I had Regret in 1915), it only feels that way.  Yet here I am, giving it the old college try.  I don’t know if I should be proud of… ]]> Fri, 04 May 2012 06:00:00 -0700 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/blogspot/lKCPy/~3/2lR6cMq0Oj4/it-all-starts-with-alpha.html http://cs.bloodhorse.com/blogs/horse-racing-steve-haskin/archive/2012/05/03/haskin-s-derby-trail-thursday-potpourri.aspx Blood-Horse - The time is getting near. No not the Derby, trying to finally decipher this intricate and confusing puzzle. We’ve made a few more observations this morning that should help, as well as another trip to the paddock.First, the quote of day goes to who else but Bob Baffert, who drew… ]]> Thu, 03 May 2012 16:04:00 -0700 http://cs.bloodhorse.com/blogs/horse-racing-steve-haskin/archive/2012/05/03/haskin-s-derby-trail-thursday-potpourri.aspx http://superfectablog.com/2012/05/kentucky-derby-2012-on-the-record.html SuperfectaBlog - It’s that time of year again! As ever, I don’t think there is a requirement for there to be twenty horses again this year, but twenty there are, so let’s have a look (and make sure to follow @superfecta on Twitter for more) ]]> Thu, 03 May 2012 11:23:00 -0700 http://superfectablog.com/2012/05/kentucky-derby-2012-on-the-record.html http://espn.go.com/horse-racing/story/_/id/7883779/overcoming-impressions via Pinboard - Derby impressions fill in the gaps and provide the images necessary for appreciation, if not understanding. Some might say the Derby picture is becoming more focused, but it won't become clear until Saturday afternoon at Churchill Downs, and maybe not even then. Actually, though, the Derby at this point isn't… ]]> Thu, 03 May 2012 08:42:00 -0700 http://espn.go.com/horse-racing/story/_/id/7883779/overcoming-impressions http://theturkandlittleturk.blogspot.com/2012/05/handicappers-homework-decoding-derby.html The Turk: Horses, Handicapping and Hijinks - It's hard not to get excited about the Kentucky Derby. To people who are heavily invested in this sport, and I'll only speak for myself, I love seeing Derby coverage in the mainstream media as well as excitement build with horse racing civilians. As a blogger, I make new readers… ]]> Wed, 02 May 2012 21:17:00 -0700 http://theturkandlittleturk.blogspot.com/2012/05/handicappers-homework-decoding-derby.html http://cs.bloodhorse.com/blogs/horse-racing-steve-haskin/archive/2012/05/02/haskin-s-derby-trail-summer-school.aspx Blood-Horse - It sure felt like summer as several Derby horses schooled this morning and afternoon. The handicapping is over, the works are over, most of the gallops are over; the only thing left in addition to the dreaded draw, of course, are the schooling sessions.We didn’t get to see as many… ]]> Wed, 02 May 2012 17:12:00 -0700 http://cs.bloodhorse.com/blogs/horse-racing-steve-haskin/archive/2012/05/02/haskin-s-derby-trail-summer-school.aspx http://www.drf.com/news/kentucky-derby-workouts-rousing-sermon-looks-more-comfortable-during-five-furlong-breeze via Pinboard - Despite some heavy downpours the previous evening, the racetrack was in nice shape for training Tuesday morning at Churchill Downs with the course rated good for the early session before being upgraded to fast following the renovation break. ]]> Tue, 01 May 2012 15:25:00 -0700 http://www.drf.com/news/kentucky-derby-workouts-rousing-sermon-looks-more-comfortable-during-five-furlong-breeze http://ratherrapid.blogspot.com/2012/04/derby-news.html via Pinboard - Derby video coverage continues to amaze me. Why does the Blood Horse send Lenny Schulman all the way to Churchill Downs to do 2 min. of video which show nothing. The KY Derby site this year has very little video up. Ways to promote the sport? Good grief. Get's worse… ]]> Mon, 30 Apr 2012 12:57:00 -0700 http://ratherrapid.blogspot.com/2012/04/derby-news.html http://cs.bloodhorse.com/blogs/horse-racing-steve-haskin/archive/2012/04/30/haskin-s-derby-trail-early-observations.aspx Blood-Horse - The works are done, and all that remains are the final gallops and observing how the horses are thriving during the final week. We’ll also look back and comment on the works and gallops we’ve seen over the past three days. As tough as this field is to separate talent-wise,… ]]> Mon, 30 Apr 2012 11:37:00 -0700 http://cs.bloodhorse.com/blogs/horse-racing-steve-haskin/archive/2012/04/30/haskin-s-derby-trail-early-observations.aspx http://therail.blogs.nytimes.com/2012/04/30/starting-at-the-beginning-to-examine-the-top-derby-contenders/ via Pinboard - Leading up to the Kentucky Derby, there is the $2 million question: Who handles the distance? But very few ask: Where did they come from? So much is made about where they raced in their last start and very little about where the Derby horses originated from or who they… ]]> Mon, 30 Apr 2012 09:41:00 -0700 http://therail.blogs.nytimes.com/2012/04/30/starting-at-the-beginning-to-examine-the-top-derby-contenders/ http://www.horseracingnation.com/blogs/zatt/The_Six_Levels_of_the_2012_Kentucky_Derby_123 Horse Racing Nation NewsWire - Already fitted for a blanket of rosesAs wide open as this year's Kentucky Derby may appear to be on paper, I think there are two horses who stand a great chance to win. Both Dullahan and Union Rags have shown consistent class, and the ability to rally late. The expected… ]]> Mon, 30 Apr 2012 06:44:00 -0700 http://www.horseracingnation.com/blogs/zatt/The_Six_Levels_of_the_2012_Kentucky_Derby_123 http://www.philly.com/philly/living/20120429_For_Union_Rags__owner_Wyeth__horses_are_in_the_blood.html via Pinboard - Artists are always after a larger truth, and if, in fact, this painting was completed before Union Rags was born, the horse will rate a most prominent place when the whole story of Point Lookout farm is told. ]]> Sun, 29 Apr 2012 08:49:00 -0700 http://www.philly.com/philly/living/20120429_For_Union_Rags__owner_Wyeth__horses_are_in_the_blood.html http://www.drf.com/news/kentucky-derby-workouts-union-rags-finishes-strongly-five-furlong-drill via Pinboard - After a relatively quiet week, activity picked up to a frenetic pace at Churchill Downs on Saturday morning with four Kentucky Derby hopefuls working within a five-minute span immediately after the renovation break. Overall, seven of the prospective 20-horse Derby field breezed around the country on Saturday, including Hansen at… ]]> Sat, 28 Apr 2012 15:39:00 -0700 http://www.drf.com/news/kentucky-derby-workouts-union-rags-finishes-strongly-five-furlong-drill http://runroughshod.blogspot.com/2012/04/derby-contenders-on-track-at-churchill.html Running Rough Shod - Union Rags waiting for the track to open after the renovation. With the Kentucky Derby a week away from today, it was a good morning to visit Churchill Downs and take pictures of the Derby and Oaks horses. Some of the horses went out before the designated Derby/Oaks contender time… ]]> Sat, 28 Apr 2012 15:23:00 -0700 http://runroughshod.blogspot.com/2012/04/derby-contenders-on-track-at-churchill.html http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jz4i_3UFEok&feature=youtube_gdata YouTube - ]]> Sat, 28 Apr 2012 07:16:00 -0700 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jz4i_3UFEok&feature=youtube_gdata http://www.drf.com/news/kentucky-derby-workouts-union-rags-makes-great-visual-impression via Pinboard - Union Rags made his grand entrance on the Churchill Downs stage Friday morning, eliciting a few oohs and aahs from the crowd as he performed a routine gallop during the special Derby-Oaks training session immediately after the renovation break. ]]> Fri, 27 Apr 2012 17:35:00 -0700 http://www.drf.com/news/kentucky-derby-workouts-union-rags-makes-great-visual-impression http://pullthepocket.blogspot.com/2012/04/why-union-rags-will-be-chalk.html Pull the Pocket - I've been reading the press, some sharp bettors and twitter for the past week or two, and conventional wisdom says the big Beyer horse - Bodemeister - will be chalk for Derby 138. Some even think he'll be as low as 3-1.Without the benefit of seeing the draw, I think… ]]> Fri, 27 Apr 2012 08:07:00 -0700 http://pullthepocket.blogspot.com/2012/04/why-union-rags-will-be-chalk.html