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Where Horses of Year Broke Their Maidens

JerseyTom — Tue, 22 Jan 2013 18:05:00 GMT

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

Things That Make You Go Hmmmm (12)

JerseyTom — Mon, 07 Jan 2013 20:27:00 GMT

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

Hey, Kentucky: Think Before You Act

JerseyTom — Fri, 05 Oct 2012 15:10:00 GMT

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)

Blood-Horse Staff — Fri, 13 Jul 2012 16:49:00 GMT

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

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

JerseyTom — Wed, 09 May 2012 16:41:00 GMT

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)

JerseyTom — Wed, 14 Mar 2012 17:37:00 GMT

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

In Kentucky, Major Progress Despite Defeat

JerseyTom — Fri, 24 Feb 2012 15:20:00 GMT

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

Oldfriendskentucky Helps Thoroughbred Friends

JerseyTom — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 16:08:00 GMT

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

A Rapid Redux Redux

JerseyTom — Wed, 23 Nov 2011 13:25:00 GMT

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

Some Post-Breeders' Cup 2011 Ramblings

JerseyTom — Tue, 08 Nov 2011 16:43:00 GMT

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

Racing Bloggers Take Collective Approach

JerseyTom — Wed, 05 Oct 2011 15:46:00 GMT

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

No Breed Bias for These New Yorkers

JerseyTom — Fri, 12 Aug 2011 20:02:00 GMT

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)

JerseyTom — Wed, 15 Jun 2011 13:59:00 GMT

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

JerseyTom — Thu, 31 Mar 2011 15:49:00 GMT

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)

JerseyTom — Tue, 15 Feb 2011 15:18:00 GMT

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)

JerseyTom — Wed, 19 Jan 2011 15:06:00 GMT

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

JerseyTom — Thu, 30 Dec 2010 14:58:00 GMT

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

JerseyTom — Fri, 03 Dec 2010 15:27:00 GMT

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

Things That Make You Go Hmmmm (6)

JerseyTom — Mon, 15 Nov 2010 18:01:00 GMT

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

Imperfection Can Be a Beautiful Thing

JerseyTom — Sun, 07 Nov 2010 16:09:00 GMT

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

JerseyTom — Mon, 04 Oct 2010 15:28:00 GMT

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)

JerseyTom — Thu, 09 Sep 2010 15:51:00 GMT

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)

JerseyTom — Wed, 11 Aug 2010 16:25:00 GMT

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

JerseyTom — Tue, 27 Jul 2010 14:00:00 GMT

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

JerseyTom — Sun, 11 Jul 2010 14:28:00 GMT

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