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January 2009 - Posts

Ky. Derby Trail: Sneak Preview

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The first Derby Dozen comes out next week, but we'll get a jump on it with a more comprehensive look before this weekend's stakes. ...

Ky. Derby Trail: Flashback to Greatness

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What do the following horses have in common? Secretariat, Seattle Slew, Spectacular Bid, Affirmed, Damascus, Buckpasser, Easy Goer, Riva Ridge, Holy Bull, Spend a Buck, and Swale?...

Girl Talk

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Before we get to this past week's races, there is a pedigree pattern developing this year that you don't normally see to this degree....

Historical Hiatus

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The Derby trail is now upon us. I've posted my first top ten list of the season -- who do you like?...

Joe Hirsch One of a Kind

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Joe Hirsch left an indelible mark on racing and all those who knew him....

Out With the Old

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So ends arguably the most tumultuous, controversial year in the annals of Thoroughbred racing. The sport no doubt is on the brink -- of what we don't quite know yet. But when PETA protests, congressional hearings, synthetic surface studies, steroids, and anti-horse slaughter bills, infiltrate our normally cloistered world and dim our kaleidoscope of vibrant colors you know change is in the air....