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My horses had a big weekend, including several old friends. How did your's do?Winning feels good..., but I need to learn to take my own advice.Opening day of Keeneland was a little cool and overcast, but that wasn't going to keep me away. The crowd was small, and I was a little concerned about the number of people present. I lost some money on my ...

  If you all read my last blog from March 27, you know that Elizabeth Arden's Jet Pilot won the 1947 Kentucky Derby, and that Arden had established herself as the queen of cosmetics and a super power in the business world. Read that blog if you have not to get the background surrounding Jet Pilot, his trainer, and his owner.Let's fast ...

The other day, I was channel surfing and came across an interesting title on KET - the Kentucky Public Broadcasting Television Network. The show was Powder and Glory about Elizabeth Arden. I then asked myself Is that the make-up chick or fashion lady? And of course it was, but it was about to talk on one of her non business interests...and that is ...

Thoroughbred racing coverage takes another hit. As sport giant ESPN has decided to cut its coverage of the Kentucky Oaks (gr.I) on Friday May 1, with its primary three networks, and opted for Bravo.I am an optimist, and Churchill placed a positive spin on ESPN's decision. It is true that Bravo will bring in new eyes and primarily appeal to the ...

My boy Einstein has done it. Become richer, yes, but that isn't my point. He has become a horse of all surfaces by winning the March 7 Santa Anita Handicap (gr. I). Photo: A. Duckworth Caption: Einstein He is a master on turf, a soldier on dirt (winning the grade II Clark Handicap and finishing second to Horse of the Year Curlin in the grade I ...

The Pamplemousse How could you not enjoy this year's Sham Stakes (gr.III)! The Pamplemousse stole the show. He has definitely caught my attention with his talent, but he also did so with his face. The cameras during the race were far away so I never noticed his face or figure. Then today, passing my co-workers computer, there was a lovely desktop ...

 Hey there! I know it's been two weeks, and I apologize for that, but I have been fighting several illnesses and have been out of the office a bit. I am back and that means I need to challenge you all in order to make up for lost time. So, I have a few blog ideas that should be fun.There are a lot of rating web sites out there to find out if ...

Video courtesy of Animal Planet. [brightcove videoid=''9472367001''] You KNOW a show is going to be good when the trailer and the show opens with Daft Punk's Harder, Better, Faster, Stronger. (Though it is a resample for Kanye West's song Stronger)Animal Planet is releasing a new entertaining show that is capturing the attention of the ...

 Free Food, Free Knowledge 2009The open houses for 2009 held lots of good experiences, bitter cold and crazy winds aside. Once again I was able to venture out and visit old friends, meet many new friends and eat good food. Actually, the cold is the only big difference compared to last year's trips.So travel with my motley crew took me to ...

The following video is a piece about LongRun Thoroughbred Retirement in Ontario, Canada at WindReach Farm. Thank you to Jordan Lay for providing this video via our Facebook page. It demonstrates retired and rescued horses taking on new roles in therapeutic riding. Therapeutic riding is a great experience for all involved and needs to be promoted ...