Adam's Turf : kentucky derby

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)

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)

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)

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)

The Breeders' Cup: Enhance Your Experience with the Web

aspradling — Tue, 17 Aug 2010 21:00:00 GMT

Share this opportunity with your friends. The event holds more ways of learning about the industry than ever before...I challenge you to be pro-active, even if it is just the little bit of giving friends a twitter feed to follow. Every little bit helps....(read more)

The Infamous "Two Cents"

aspradling — Thu, 29 Apr 2010 18:21:00 GMT

I suggest the horses you should watch on Kentucky Derby day. So yes, they are my picks. I also have a link so you can watch the new Secretariat video trailer!...(read more)

Derby May Care

aspradling — Wed, 21 Apr 2010 17:21:00 GMT

Beautiful IMAGES of Kentucky Derby 136 contenders. And the favorite question to answer during this time of year. Brief update on The Pamplemousse....(read more)

For the Record

aspradling — Mon, 05 Apr 2010 14:15:00 GMT

Keeneland, Krypton, Old Man Buck...(read more)

A Giant Kitten?

aspradling — Mon, 29 Mar 2010 14:23:00 GMT

Very brief thoughts on the Louisiana Derby and Lane's End Stakes. Who's moves did you like?...(read more)

Hot EP

aspradling — Fri, 26 Mar 2010 15:04:00 GMT

Okay, so Hot-ep isn't releasing a record, but what are his chances? I also let you in on my thoughts for the Lane's End Stakes. It's all Jedi Games in here....(read more)

Media Notes

aspradling — Tue, 23 Mar 2010 12:54:00 GMT

Dates for the airing of Kentucky Derby prep races on Cable. A new Thoroughbred documentary that is a must see. Swale, watch it....(read more)

Icing on the Cake

aspradling — Mon, 22 Mar 2010 19:15:00 GMT

A brief recap Ice Box and the Florida Derby. Is Lentenor the "sleeper team" come this may?...(read more)

A 'Giant' Triple Crown Question

aspradling — Tue, 23 Feb 2010 21:10:00 GMT

Giant Oak, A recap of the weekend races from my POV and the search for a new CPO....(read more)

Triple Crown HD

aspradling — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 19:00:00 GMT

HD = Haskin's Dozen, I take a personal spin on Haskin's Derby Dozen for this week. I also mention some horses I think you need to know about. This is my first Triple Crown post of the year, so I hope it gives a few new insights for you....(read more)

Gifts That Will Keep On Giving

aspradling — Fri, 18 Dec 2009 20:20:00 GMT

Watch a new Breeders' Cup highlight film. It is pretty entertaining....(read more)

If 2-Year-Olds Could Only Fit Under A Christmas Tree

aspradling — Thu, 10 Dec 2009 19:12:00 GMT

We all know that Santa loves making lists, checking them at least twice. I also mention Twilight New Moon....(read more)

Club of Ice

aspradling — Fri, 04 Sep 2009 19:59:00 GMT

The Boy's Club, Jockeys 2.3, Birdstone...(read more)

Freud Retires 2 Jockeys

aspradling — Tue, 25 Aug 2009 18:49:00 GMT

So N So is revealed. Not to mention Jockeys Season 2 assessment and A video on the NYT website....(read more)

Sheltowee

aspradling — Fri, 29 May 2009 15:13:00 GMT

The big turtle coming at you....(read more)

Calvin Borel on The Tonight Show

aspradling — Thu, 14 May 2009 17:03:00 GMT

Hulu.com provides a great home for the Kentucky Derby and NBC interview Borel with Jay Leno to promote the upcoming Preakness....(read more)

Mine That Bird, Flying Under the Radar

aspradling — Mon, 04 May 2009 16:10:00 GMT

Should it really be a surprise that Mine That Bird won the Kentucky Derby? Do you think Mine That Bird could win each jewel of the Triple Crown? ...(read more)

Mike Smith + Giacomo = Chocolate Candy

aspradling — Mon, 27 Apr 2009 13:00:00 GMT

If one of my favorite bands of all time is The Police, then why can't one of my favorite sweets of all time win...Chocolate Candy? NEW Giacomo pictures and radio broadcast times....(read more)

Visiting with Past Kentucky Derby Winners

cdawahare@bloodhorse.com — Fri, 24 Apr 2009 19:27:00 GMT

Esther Marr steps in for Adam with a special Kentucky Derby guest blog. ...(read more)