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April 23 2012, 4:16pm | Visit source ›
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If you did Dan over at Thorotrends has a neat survey he'd like you to take. If you are a…
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Horseplayers Association of North AmericaMarch 26 2012, 7:30pm | Visit source ›
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Horses and their goats, understanding where a horse fits, playing "gimmicks" and most importantly, coming out to see it.
March 26 2012, 3:40pm | Visit source ›
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Beyer: Thoroughbred racing under fire after investigative reports, cancellation of ‘Luck’
Deaths of racehorses are always shocking and they have always been an inescapable part of the game. Unlike human athletes who suffer serious injuries and can be rehabilitated, horses usually…
March 26 2012, 12:07pm | Visit source ›
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HBO's Luck-Series Finale Thoughts
HBO's Luck is now over for good with the season and now series finale airing Sunday night. As a racing…
March 25 2012, 8:20pm | Visit source ›
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But as the sickening details filtered out, it became clear that there are just about enough villains to fill the Kentucky Derby starting gate. From the California Horse Racing Board…
March 23 2012, 5:08am | Visit source ›
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Milch, Mann discuss end of 'Luck'
"Milch: Just to pursue this a little bit, I was embarrassed for PETA when I read some of their statements, [of ] the savage ignorance of the realities of what…
March 22 2012, 12:12pm | Visit source ›
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Paulick, PETA and racing "Luck"
Ray Paulick has done an admirable job today of trying to separate the truth from the animal-rights movement fiction about…
March 21 2012, 12:28pm | Visit source ›
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Moran: Seeking understanding and tolerance
Every backstretch has its share of scoundrels, but they are vastly outnumbered by those whose devotion to the animals' welfare is unadulterated. People, admittedly with a profit motive, breed, own…
March 21 2012, 10:18am | Visit source ›
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The PETA Distortion: How Luck's Cancellation Was Far from Ethical
Nothing is going to bring back the HBO series LUCK after the decision by producers last week to stop production…
March 21 2012, 5:40am | Visit source ›
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Horse racing drama 'Luck' proved too real for HBO
Two thoroughbreds were put down after suffering fractures while running. The third was euthanized for a head injury suffered when the horse slipped and toppled backward, an accident experts said…
March 20 2012, 12:22pm | Visit source ›
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Luck's Tough Love: A Postscript
Despite the goodwill going in, reaction from the racing community to Luck was conflicted after the pilot episode was aired in a sneak preview last December, and remained so after…
March 19 2012, 1:20pm | Visit source ›
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The once in a lifetime horse, more on post positions, workouts and jockey weights plus a tried and true racing…
March 19 2012, 1:11pm | Visit source ›
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Friday morning the cast and crew gathered trackside at Santa Anita to say their goodbyes, the mood sad and somber. HBO plans to purchase many of the horses from “Luck”,…
March 18 2012, 3:58pm | Visit source ›
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Squires: End of 'Luck' and Racing's Future
As has happened many times, a dead horse has set back the hopes of thoroughbred racing of ever again becoming a major sport. This time, it was a movie horse…
March 17 2012, 1:45pm | Visit source ›
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From High to Low and Back Again
The highs and lows of racing run like the thread through a fine tapestry. We are right in the middle of foaling season, and every hour babies are born that…
March 16 2012, 5:04pm | Visit source ›
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"Luck" Ran Old, Unfit, Drugged Horses, Says Necropsy Report
Outlaw Yodeler hadn’t raced much, was suffering from severe pain and inflammation and had been given strong pain-killing drugs. Marc’s Shadow was arthritic and hadn’t been raced in four years.…
March 16 2012, 7:45am | Visit source ›
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Speaking out on behalf of animals…some of them, anyway
The bad news is that I haven’t posted here in over a week. The good news is that that’s because…
March 16 2012, 6:30am | Visit source ›
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So, HBO has cancelled Luck after its third horse fatality on the set. I've only casually observed a smattering of…
March 15 2012, 3:30pm | Visit source ›
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For years, horse racing fans all over the world had drooled over the idea that HBO, perennial resident of the top shelf of television entertainment, would deign to produce a…
March 15 2012, 1:28pm | Visit source ›
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Genaro: Why do horses break down? The Jockey Club tries to find out
If you’re interested in equine welfare, you’ve had no shortage of reading material or troubling information to ponder in the last few weeks. Yesterday, HBO cancelled Luck after a third…
March 15 2012, 12:13pm | Visit source ›
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Previously titled, My review of “Luck”
This morning, I was going to write a review of Luck, the horse-racing drama on HBO. I had finally seen…
March 15 2012, 7:38am | Visit source ›
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After a reported 3rd death of a horse during the production of HBO's Luck, the series is no more, abruptly…
March 14 2012, 7:32pm | Visit source ›
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HBO has decided to cancel production on Luck following the death of a third horse on the series.
March 14 2012, 4:31pm | Visit source ›
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HBO suspends filming with horses on 'Luck' drama
A horse was injured and euthanized Tuesday during production of the racetrack drama "Luck," the third death in connection with the series, and HBO agreed to suspend filming with horses…
March 13 2012, 7:52pm | Visit source ›
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A closer look at the mechanics of claiming horses, racetrackers and their superstitions, jockeys and aftercare.
March 12 2012, 2:56pm | Visit source ›
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Wagering strategy, the winner's circle, surviving an inquiry and being patient with talent are the racing themes in this week's…
March 5 2012, 4:08pm | Visit source ›
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In our last post yours truly defended HBO's Luck. We argued that these type of series take investment of time…
February 27 2012, 2:42pm | Visit source ›
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Filling races, pre-race exams, stoopers and an exciting time of the year.
February 27 2012, 9:03am | Visit source ›
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I was not, and perhaps still not, a huge fan of HBO’s LUCK. But maybe it’s my hope springs eternal nature, or just plain curiosity that has kept me coming…
February 20 2012, 4:37pm | Visit source ›
