Thoroughbred Bloggers Alliance

July 2009 - Posts

Racinos: Delivering the Big Horse for the Little Guy?

31 Jul 2009 12:50 PM
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It seems like every journalist on earth is now asking Chip Woolley, "Why West Virginia?" An underlying tone in much of the Mine That Bird coverage seems to imply that running in a G-2 at a racino with slots-inflated purses is not really racing. ... Read More

Giant's Causeway and Tiznow

27 Jul 2009 5:13 PM
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The breed thrives thanks to two gallant horses, two outstanding horsemen, and one 'classic' race. ... Read More

Boule d'Or - A New Beginning for an Old Friend

15 Jul 2009 2:52 PM
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Great things can happen when a community comes together. Over the weekend, I was witness to an efficient, generous and well-intentioned quest carried forth by one horse rescuer, one bed-and-breakfast proprietor, one charitable horse owner for one lucky turfer by the name of Boule d'Or.... Read More

A Beautiful Day for a Night Game

10 Jul 2009 2:10 PM
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It has taken racing about 74 years to discover--and, surely, that's the wrong word--that scheduling races at a time convenient to fans is a way to encourage more of them to come out.... Read More