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We watch Maryland racing so you don’t have to, plus “Luck” and reading habits
Saturday brought the first stakes race of the year in Maryland, a celebration of trainer achievement, and about as close…
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Thoroughbred Aftercare: A New Legacy for Barbaro?
It’s been five years since the passing of 2006 Kentucky Derby winner Barbaro, whose only career defeat in seven starts…
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West: Which path will Hansen take?
And so will the fey gray who's fast and flashy, diminutive but determined, become the next championship embarrassment? Another mincing disappointment with a crown? Will Hansen's journey to Kentucky veer…
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Horse Profiling, The Secret to Motivating Equine Athletes
I recently heard from the editor that the book Kerry Thomas and I co-authored – Horse Profiling, The Secret to…
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Point/Counterpoint: Mucho Macho Man vs. Awesome Feather
Sunshine Millions day featured a wealth of great performances from fan favorites. HRN's Dani Pugh says Mucho Macho Man came…
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The newly revamped Sunshine Millions showcased plenty of notable performances while the Kentucky Derby and Oaks trails quickly heated up.
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Paulick Report Photos of the Week 1.30.12
In our third week partnering with EquiSport Photos, the Pauick Report Photos of the Week looks at this weekend's on…
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The ever-interesting Prix D'Amerique went today in France. Ready Cash got the job done. What a spectacle that race is.…
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It's been over a month since I introducted the Top 5, and there are some changes to the list. In…
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Hey America, get to know Igugu
Who is Igugu?Some have called her Africa’s Zenyatta. That’s great, but what does it really mean? Let’s take a look…
January 29 2012, 10:52am | Visit source ›
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It’s an interesting day in Hallandale, with the return of Hansen the 2011 two year old champ in the Grade 3, 1 mile Holy Bull Stakes. The white flash has…
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Old Friends, New Classics: Timber Ridge Riders
This is a little story about how we never get over books from our childhood. A couple of months ago,…
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Horse Racing Should Explore The Fantasy Phenomenon
Horse racing has been trying to tap into new markets in an attempt to add its fan base (which is…
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Weekend Handicapping: It is all about Hansen in the Holy Bull at GP?
Yesterday at Sam Houston, our top selection, Papaw Bodie won the John B Connolly at a nice $4.60 price. I…
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Horse Racing, by Definition, Invites Skepticism
There was quite the chat on twitter a couple of evenings ago regarding Rachel Alexandra and her new foal. Apparently,…
January 29 2012, 6:43am | Visit source ›
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We Have a Long Way to Go for Global Simulcasting - Prix Results
The Meadowlands is offering wagering on the entire Prix d' Amerique card today, I appreciate the fact with the transition…
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A WINNING DAY IN FLORIDA FOR A RACING PARTNERSHIP
HALLANDALE, FL. Readers of this blog and my Blood-Horse articles know that I am a strong proponent of racehorse partnerships…
January 29 2012, 6:00am | Visit source ›
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Holy Bull Stakes Racing Roundup
Hansen, undefeated in three starts and the 2011 Eclipse Champion 2-Year-Old Male, will try to keep his perfect record intact…
January 29 2012, 4:05am | Visit source ›
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Brian’s Derby Preps: The Grade 3 Holy Bull
He’s back! Brian Nadeau rejoins Brooklyn Backstretch for the Derby trail, offering insights and race analysis for selected preps on…
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Photo Essay: A visit with Fifty Proof, Rahy's Attorney and Wollemi Pine at Kinghaven Farms
Skippy Bowen, assistant trainer to Ian Black, made me an offer I couldn’t refuse when he invited me up to…
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Two Undefeated Colts Vie in the Holy Bull Stakes
In Florida, a select group of six colts take their first major step on the Triple Crown Trail in Sunday’s…
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