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What should we know, and when should we know it?
Earlier this week, the internet lit up with the news of the birth of Rachel Alexandra’s first foal, a colt…
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Gaming as Part of Redevelopment, Florida's Wild West
I read an article this morning about the Barrel Racing facility in Gretna, Florida and I must admit, I am…
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Weekend Handicapping: Papaw Bodie likes the grass in Texas
There are a lot of big races today around the country, especially at Gulfstream, so I thought I would do…
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Moni Maker is 19 years old? Wasn't it just a few years ago that we saw Julie Krone take the…
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Charles Hatton on 1958 champion three-year-old Tim Tam from the 1959 American Racing Manual. The season’s three-year-olds included some of…
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Hansen is vulnerable in the Holy Bull
He is undefeated and in fact has never even been headed during one stride in his career. He won far…
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This year, the Sunshine Millions is an all-Florida Affair. In years past, the day was split between Santa Anita and Gulfstream, where races were restricted to Cal-breds and Florida- breds.…
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Sunshine Millions - California Races
This Saturday at the Great Race Place the Sunshine Millions will once again fill the stage with state-bred action. There…
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A Red Gelding Diary, Just For Today
All is well with Bonnie, but today I want to tell you a story about another red racehorse. A 5-year-old…
January 27 2012, 5:04pm | Visit source ›
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Yes this is a Thoroughbred blog, but for one night I want to talk about Standardbreds. One horse in particular…
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Trés Bien - Good News for Prix d' Amerique Fans in NJ
News comes to me that full card streaming and wagering for the Prix d' Amerique will be offered on 4NJBETS. It is…
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Barbara Livingston It has been one year to the day - January 27 - since Moni Maker, one of the…
January 27 2012, 2:31pm | Visit source ›
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Despite Training Trends, Holy Bull Remains Important Step On Kentucky Derby Trail
A couple of things about the Holy Bull Stakes (gr. III) from an historical point of view may help put…
January 27 2012, 12:54pm | Visit source ›
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Industry commitment on Thoroughbred aftercare cannot wait
How much more evidence do horse industry leaders need that time is running out for them to put together a…
January 27 2012, 12:34pm | Visit source ›
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Should you Swim Your Racehorses?
Swimming is a great therapeutic tool for injured horses, as well as a nice change of pace for healthy ones…
January 27 2012, 10:53am | Visit source ›
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Rachel Alexandra and her first foal are fine after hospital visit
Rest easy my friends. After an afternoon of worry due to rampant rumors on social media, we can all take…
January 27 2012, 10:41am | Visit source ›
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Horseplayers takes center stage
Article by Claire Novak for ESPN: http://espn.go.com/horse-racing/story/_/id/7502821/horseplayers-takes-center-stage "All of us horse players are a little bit biased, but we don't…
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Ten Things You Should Know: Sunshine Millions
Spanning two tracks on one day, this racing series boasts inter-state competition among state-breds and has seen the likes of…
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Three ways to find a Thoroughbred
The comments to “So where’d you get that racehorse?” keep piling in (there are even some on Facebook) and wow,…
January 27 2012, 7:51am | Visit source ›
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Looking (slightly) back, looking (slightly) ahead, or, More from Maryland
If it’s yesterdays news, does that make it olds? Regardless, some news and notes from Maryland racing: Abel Castellano hit…
January 27 2012, 7:48am | Visit source ›
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At the Luck premiere: 'This is horse racing's epic'
I live in Los Angeles, about six miles from Mann’s Chinese Theater, which sits in the heart of the (mostly)…
January 27 2012, 7:35am | Visit source ›
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Champion racemares like Rachel Alexandra make important producers
The following post appeared earlier this week at Paulick Report. The happy news that Rachel Alexandra produced her first foal,…
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A dual maiden breaker: the Big A and Sunshine Millions
Aqueduct entrance in the old days Seven years ago this weekend, I went to Aqueduct for the first time. I…
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Slot Purses Rise, Imagination Falls
I was on a call this week and the Horseplayers Association's Bob Dwyer mentioned that the slots issue in Illinois…
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David Milch has been attending horse races for over six decades and as a Thoroughbred owner his charges have won…
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Picking Six Has Never Been So Cheap
If you've always wanted to try the Pick 6, this a great time to give it a shot!
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Good PR; Then There is Reality
The New Jersey Racing Commission (NJRC) has released the annual report of equine testing results for the previous year. A…
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A packed Aqueduct in the 80s on Flickr (h/t @Gothamist) http://t.co/QmE5Mmwp
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Breeders' Cup returns to it's roots
After spending the past couple of years on ABC and ESPN, the Breeders' Cup is returning to it's orginal television…
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