Adam's Turf

Dreams

aspradling — Thu, 09 Oct 2008 20:55:00 GMT

My co-worker Amidala reflects on Dreaming of Anna. People fall in love with horses for a variety of reasons. Sometimes you can explain it, sometimes you can't, and if you have been around long enough, you know you probably shouldn't....(read more)

NTRA and BC Jedi Games

aspradling — Wed, 01 Oct 2008 21:28:00 GMT

Let me know how you think the NTRA and BC are doing promoting the Breeders' Cup coverage. ALSO the Jedi's are coming, Arrrrr's newer owner and a Keeneland hunch bet of the day. We are stacked in this weeks post!...(read more)

Battling for Breeders' Cup Bragging Rights

aspradling — Fri, 26 Sep 2008 13:33:00 GMT

Like that alliteration? Anyway, you need to go participate in our Bracket Battles. There are some really interesting match ups and challenges....(read more)

To Play the Game

aspradling — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 20:25:00 GMT

What does it take to race and play the game? A brief reflection on thoughts following the TOBA red carpet....(read more)

Keeneland: No Guts No Glory

aspradling — Tue, 16 Sep 2008 17:52:00 GMT

Money flows like Milk and Honey at Keeneland sales. My hour investigating the workings of Day 1 at Keeneland, witnessing some history. Guts gives TMI on TVG....(read more)

Arrrrr Races September 6th at 4:11pm

aspradling — Fri, 05 Sep 2008 13:02:00 GMT

Arrrrr is racing this weekend, so go watch and support him in his race! The Equiform guys on BloodHorse's That Handicapping Show have some handicapping angles in this week's race download. Link inside....(read more)

Heroes: Warming the Heart

aspradling — Wed, 03 Sep 2008 15:42:00 GMT

Good stories, racing, and its flip side. For this entry, I have a hodgepodge of feel good stories....(read more)

Arrrrr Has Won 2 In A Row!

aspradling — Sat, 16 Aug 2008 19:50:00 GMT

As the TV audience, the announcers, and the spectators at the Spa witnessed a great stalking/closing to the race. Arrrrr found a spot right up the middle to win his second race in a row. UPDATED with Arrrrr's race!...(read more)

Randomness

aspradling — Fri, 15 Aug 2008 13:53:00 GMT

Sharing a couple random events of the past week...what are your fondest memories of meeting random people connected in the horse industry? Maybe you ran into Baffert at the grocery store or maybe you were at the gym and met some short guy who ended up being a jockey....(read more)

True Turf Test in the Arlington Million

aspradling — Fri, 08 Aug 2008 17:35:00 GMT

Who in the world are Archipenko and Mount Nelson? Why does this race have just the right mixture to be very entertaining? KEENELAND is remodeling, lets home in on the BC. VIDEO....(read more)

Arrrrr Makes Countdown with Keith Olbermann

aspradling — Wed, 30 Jul 2008 14:39:00 GMT

The first mention in this video during his Oddball Segment....(read more)

Me Matey's! Arrrrr Won!

aspradling — Tue, 29 Jul 2008 11:00:00 GMT

Arrrrr wins as Durkin calls on UPDATED NOW watch Arrrrr's win! A special message for Pyro haters following the delightful Jim Dandy Stakes. Perfect Soul has a winner....(read more)

Star Wars 2.0

aspradling — Fri, 25 Jul 2008 18:50:00 GMT

A more in-depth look at who Obi Wan Kenobi is and some details on his sire Skywalker. Also Giant Gizmo, Ling Ling Qi and much more on horse names! Race Videos....(read more)

Moments from Magdalana

aspradling — Fri, 18 Jul 2008 14:54:00 GMT

Visiting with good friends Fitzaslew, A to the Croft, Prospective Love and Parviso. Also includes a Perfect Soul update and a final farewell to BHNow. Now UPDATED with pictures!...(read more)

Tom Durkin With A Perfect Soul

aspradling — Thu, 10 Jul 2008 16:14:00 GMT

Tom Durkin's antics and a pretty sweet Perfect Soul Update....(read more)