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 There has been some negative discussion about the 2008 Eclipse Award for photography. Most, if not all, the gripes about the photo come from people that are disappointed with the winning selection.I have met Matt Goins and his associates, and they are great. They are fun to be around and cut up with. Matt is incredibly talented and so let's ...

Here is a list of a couple new horses I am watching for the coming new year, thus some are derby projections. At the top of the list is none other than Scooby Dubai. You all know by now how much names mean to me in having fun with this sport, but it isn't just what's in a name, it is his potential. 12/5 finished 1st in a 7f MCL $33,80011/9 ...

So you may be asking why embeded this video of a crazy guy walking a tight rope, or ''slacklining'' as we call it in climbing.It is pretty simple...we're hurting as an industry. We are bruised and have been roughed up a bit with the economy. Everyone, and especially the small farms, are walking a tight rope. A co-worker suggested the ...

 Jedi Code's return to the track was a bigger deal than I realized. Here is an edited press release from Churchill Downs on 11/11/08:When Janis Whitham’s Jedi Code broke his maiden at second asking in last-to-first fashion at Churchill Downs, the son of Empire Maker showed up on many Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (gr. I) watch ...

When he stepped off that trailer, the sky filled with electricity and I was shocked. I had read all the stories, watched all the videos of him and some of his progeny, and heard the numerous stories of this warrior, but nothing really prepared me for the real deal. Alysheba strutted down the path, walked into the ring and had ''it'' still, as some ...

Jedi Code returns to the track for the first time since his time off the track! Morning line 3/1It is also Calvin Borel's birthday today, happy birthday Calvin, who is going to ride Jedi Code Sunday and has in the past. Jedi Code is entered to run on November 9, 2008 at CHURCHILL DOWNS.Your comments for this horse were: Star Wars, Empire Maker - ...

Being in the industry for a year and a half now, there is one thing I know. We need to engage younger people and bring in more fans to this wonderful sport. Though I feel the Breeders' Cup fell short in their advertising efforts for such a huge event, the coverage was great. The spike in national, and international media coverage and web traffic ...

Looking for some festivities for Halloween? Then you need to look at the Meadowlands. Last year I could not believe they had festive races, and a stakes at that, for Halloween. The most amazing, for me, was watching The Grey Ghost. I was working nights at that time and was able to pause and enjoy this beautiful race. The night was slightly ...

A Blissful Kiss:Driving to Keeneland from a previous evening in Louisville was quite an adventure Sunday. I did make it to Keeneland in time for race 7 finally, in time to see the jockeys load and hear the call to post trumpet sound. However, I had to make my way to the box seats and by the time I made it there, the horses were loading in the ...

 Pre-entries and my super quick take on the Breeders' Cup for those with a low attention span. Race: Filly and Mare Sprint: My Picks: Indian Blessing, Jazzy, Miraculous Miss, Dearest Trickski, and Intangaroo. My Thoughts: Intangaroo is actually being offered at the Fasig-Tipton November sale as hip 159. So a nice finish would add some good ...