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Yutaka Take Brings 60 Seconds In 2 Minutes

aspradling — Sat, 07 May 2016 01:00:00 GMT

Yutaka Take has a robust resume bursting at the seams, which should be considered when examining his impact on the Kentucky Derby (gr. I) this year....(read more)

Arlington International Preview Day 2015

aspradling — Thu, 16 Jul 2015 13:32:00 GMT

A visit to Arlington International Racecourse Preview Day and Food Truck Festival....(read more)

2015 Kentucky Derby Betting Analysis

aspradling — Sat, 02 May 2015 11:00:00 GMT

I am not a big player, but do tend to always leave with money in my pocket, consider this a scenario for the common fan. Maybe this will help give some inspiration to someone. Best of luck and have fun! ...(read more)

Are More U.S. Horses Going to Japan?

aspradling — Tue, 10 Mar 2015 00:00:00 GMT

In the past several years there seems to be a noticeably large spike in interest of how U.S. horses are moving around the globe, especially online....(read more)

Visiting the 'A Squad' at Old Friends Farm

aspradling — Tue, 18 Nov 2014 13:33:00 GMT

On Saturday November, 15, 2014 my wife and I ventured out into the subfreezing temperatures to say hi to the new arrivals and spend time with our old favorites at Old Friends Farm Kentucky. ...(read more)

Dubai World Cup 2014 Thoughts

aspradling — Wed, 26 Mar 2014 11:34:00 GMT

The Dubai World Cup is quickly approaching. Many of the world's best are likely entrants for the March 29 Dubai World Cup race card. Here are my thoughts on the Dubai World Cup races. Be sure to follow all the Dubai World Cup coverage on BloodHorse.com with previews, analysis and a live stream of the entire day! As far as handicapping, I have two categories; sentimental picks and just normal picks...(read more)

Icabad Crane, No Headless Horseman Here

aspradling — Wed, 22 Jan 2014 16:00:00 GMT

What great things might come from the combination of eventing legend Phillip Dutton and track hero Icabad Crane?...(read more)

On Location: Hipodromo Camarero in Puerto Rico

aspradling — Mon, 21 Oct 2013 20:32:00 GMT

Recently I had the opportunity to visit Hipodromo Camarero Thoroughbred race track in Puerto Rico. Here is a recap of the trip with over 30 photos!...(read more)

Arson Squad Storms the Keeneland Paddock

aspradling — Tue, 23 Apr 2013 20:33:00 GMT

Saturday April 20, 2013 Arson Squad visited Keeneland with Michael Blowen to help raise awareness of Old Friends Retirement facility and educate fans on the importance of Thoroughbred aftercare....(read more)

A Year of Finishes

aspradling — Wed, 12 Dec 2012 13:12:00 GMT

Let's reminisce the finishes that caught our eye from the past year....(read more)

Racing Profile: Yuichi Fukunaga

aspradling — Thu, 28 Jun 2012 16:08:00 GMT

What do Yuichi Fukunaga and Sunday Silence have in common?...(read more)

The Shackled Zombie

aspradling — Tue, 08 May 2012 15:24:00 GMT

A story of how two horses told me I needed to not skip the Kentucky Derby this year. ...(read more)

Kentucky Derby Analysis - Exceed the Speed

aspradling — Thu, 03 May 2012 18:38:00 GMT

With so much speed entered in this year's Kentucky Derby, you have to consider that stalkers, and closers who sit just off the pace this year could pull out a victory. The catch is …with so much speed, you have to wonder if the mass traffic jam of tired horses will allow the one or two speed horses who have either stamina, or a second gear, to gallop ahead. Secondly, I wonder if off-the-pace horses...(read more)

A Hot Shoe and European Torch

aspradling — Tue, 10 Apr 2012 18:01:00 GMT

Though the title sounds like items on a great, and hopefully true, adventure with Indiana Jones...it is more on an adventure of OTTBs training me....(read more)

Odds and Ends 2011

aspradling — Thu, 15 Dec 2011 02:30:00 GMT

Holiday Happening If you are planning to entertain guests for the holidays before driving through the Kentucky Horse Park for the lovely Southern Lights spectacle, go see their exibit of The Horse . The Horse definitely lives up to the advertising and hype. Amazed by the detail and leaving with a deeper understanding of the equine picture as a whole. Aside from the Samurai and European suits of armor...(read more)

War Horse

aspradling — Tue, 13 Sep 2011 13:14:00 GMT

A new Steven Spielberg movie may reach all audiences. Updates on horses of interest....(read more)

A Good Combination

aspradling — Wed, 31 Aug 2011 20:40:00 GMT

I recently ventured out to Antebellum Farm in Lexington, KY for the Antebellum Combined Test with a couple of co-workers. OTTBs in Second careers proudly succeeded in performing well....(read more)

Racing Profile: Hiroki Goto

aspradling — Wed, 27 Jul 2011 13:40:00 GMT

Just who is this guest of ours for 60 days from the land of the rising sun?...(read more)

'Aiken' for Thoroughbreds

aspradling — Thu, 16 Jun 2011 18:54:00 GMT

Corinne Ashton is a world class, four-star eventer and now Grand Prix dressage hopeful...and my first official riding lesson was with her. Hear about how she trains Thoroughbreds, whom a few are OTTB's....(read more)

Derby Reflection: The Bronx Zoo Knew

aspradling — Mon, 16 May 2011 18:52:00 GMT

The Bronx Zoo should have been an indicator that the 'Animal' was going to get loose. ...(read more)

Post Draw Kentucky Derby Picks 2011

aspradling — Thu, 05 May 2011 13:40:00 GMT

Two weeks ago I wrote about my pre-draw Kentucky Derby picks. Now see how the draw has effected my thinking....(read more)

The Kentucky Derby's Most Interesting Horse: Stay Thirsty

aspradling — Mon, 25 Apr 2011 19:04:00 GMT

The first revealing of my Kentucky Derby 2011 Top 5 picks. Stay Thirsty is on top, and you should already know why. The rest of the picks are easy to see, if you don't over think the Kentucky Derby this year....(read more)

Work to Ride

aspradling — Wed, 13 Apr 2011 19:27:00 GMT

Kids from Philadelphia discover horses as an outlet from society, as many of the horses/ponies are also given a second chance in their new career. Also, a few other items that are must read....(read more)

The Skinny on NBC hosting all three...consistency

aspradling — Thu, 10 Mar 2011 16:01:00 GMT

Television show content has been heavily disputed by many of you loyal racing fans. The every day fan enjoys the generic pre-race profiles, and of course I do too. The long time racing fans, horsemen and serious bettors understandably have had issues with pre-show content. Not necessarily all of it, but one common criticism was more meat or depth to the stories....(read more)

Horse to Be - Cool Blue Red Hot

aspradling — Thu, 03 Feb 2011 21:43:00 GMT

Soldat caught many people's eyes in the Thoroughbred racing world, but Cool Blue Red Hot made a bigger impression on me....(read more)