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Where Horses of Year Broke Their Maidens

2013-01-22T18:05:00Z

Here's a look at where Horses of the Year earned their first victories....(read more)

Things That Make You Go Hmmmm (12)

2013-01-07T20:27:00Z

Ramblings about pari-mutuel takeout rates, handle, slots, data, and whatever else....(read more)

Hey, Kentucky: Think Before You Act

2012-10-05T15:10:00Z

This year's vote on racing dates in Kentucky has serious ramifications. Does everyone understand them?...(read more)

Things That Make You Go Hmmmm (11)

2012-07-13T16:49:00Z

A look back at some of the comments made during the July 12 medication hearing....(read more)

Mid-Atlantic Circuit: Possible ... or Laughable?

2012-05-09T16:41:00Z

Cooperation and concessions could do wonders in the Mid-Atlantic region, which badly needs a circuit strategy....(read more)

Things That Make You Go Hmmmm (10)

2012-03-14T17:37:00Z

Talking out both sides of the mouth ... and trying to make sense of it all....(read more)

In Kentucky, Major Progress Despite Defeat

2012-02-24T15:20:00Z

Though the gambling amendment was defeated, there are signs of positive change in the Kentucky legislature....(read more)

Oldfriendskentucky Helps Thoroughbred Friends

2012-02-03T16:08:00Z

Standardbred pacer based in Canada is helping raise money for Thoroughbreds in the United States....(read more)

A Rapid Redux Redux

2011-11-23T13:25:00Z

The accomplishments of the gelding and his connections are remarkable in their own way....(read more)

Some Post-Breeders' Cup 2011 Ramblings

2011-11-08T16:43:00Z

The Breeders' Cup World Championships never fails to deliver ... in a mostly good way....(read more)

Racing Bloggers Take Collective Approach

2011-10-05T15:46:00Z

A new home page for bloggers brings together diverse views on the horse racing industry....(read more)

No Breed Bias for These New Yorkers

2011-08-12T20:02:00Z

Horse owners haven't lost sight of the fact there's money to be made in Thoroughbred and Standardbred racing in New York State....(read more)

Things That Make You Go Hmmmm (9)

2011-06-15T13:59:00Z

Odds and ends in the horse racing world ... and is Joey Votto in the house?...(read more)

Pass the Keg ... and Make a Bet While You're Here

2011-03-31T15:49:00Z

If "Kegasus" captures the fancy of Preakness-goers, maybe they'd go so far as to take his advice on which horses to bet in the races....(read more)

Things That Make You Go Hmmmm (8)

2011-02-15T15:18:00Z

More ramblings about things happening in horse racing, and more questions about why things happen in horse racing....(read more)

Things That Make You Go Hmmmm (7)

2011-01-19T15:06:00Z

Another look at some head-shakers in the horse racing industry, which never fails to produce good material....(read more)

Ridiculous Predictions for the New Year

2010-12-30T14:58:00Z

Given the nature of the racing business, it's not a stretch to make ridiculous predictions for the new year....(read more)

Maryland Racing Deserves Better Than This

2010-12-03T15:27:00Z

Maryland racing may seem like a comedy of errors, but it's no laughing matter....(read more)

Things That Make You Go Hmmmm (6)

2010-11-15T18:01:00Z

Another look at some of the issues of the day, post-Breeders' Cup....(read more)

Imperfection Can Be a Beautiful Thing

2010-11-07T16:09:00Z

There were no losers in the spectacular photo finish of this year's Breeders' Cup Classic....(read more)

Oh, the Things Brass Hat Could Tell Us

2010-10-04T15:28:00Z

A pretty good day for the struggling Kentucky racing industry can't hide the fact something needs to be done, and fast....(read more)

Things That Make You Go Hmmm (5)

2010-09-09T15:51:00Z

Things aren't perfect, but often times they're nowhere near as bad as people want you to believe....(read more)

Things That Make You Go Hmmm (4)

2010-08-11T16:25:00Z

It may take some time, but at some point the industry will get it right. ......(read more)

In New Jersey, It Has Only Just Begun

2010-07-27T14:00:00Z

A report on gaming and racing in New Jersey may only be the starting point of a long, drawn-out process during which its deficiencies will be exposed....(read more)

Sense of Humor, Harsh Reality in KY

2010-07-11T14:28:00Z

A sense of humor comes in handy these days in Kentucky, where an industry struggles and a state seems oblivious....(read more)