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The icy conditions and sub-freezing temperatures of the last week in Central Kentucky gave us good reasons to catch up on some reading. Awaiting Steve Haskin’s first Derby Dozen, I went to the bookshelf at home and pulled down The Archjockey of Canterbury and Other Tales by former Blood-Horse editor Kent Hollingsworth.Published by The Blood-Horse ...

Reader question:  Hi, Scot. I have read the history behind and understand what the DP, CD, and DI figures stand for but my question is: Why does it seem that good or higher DP numbers are sometimes in conflict with the nicks? In nicking my mare with stallions I'll get higher or better DP numbers with a ''C'' nick then with an ''A''. ...

One of the best juveniles of his crop, Whywhywhy (Mr. Greeley--Thorough Fair, by Quiet American), made a promising start to his stud career. He ended 2007 as a top-six freshman sire, and was represented by inaugural Breeders' Cup Juvenile Turf winner Nownownow. Whywhywhy (TrueNicks,SRO) rather flew under the radar in 2008, but he lit ...

The idea of racing partnerships allowed racehorse ownership by many more individuals. It was a brilliant concept in 1969 when Dogwood Stables' Cot Campbell introduced it.  More important, I believe it could be the best hope to save the sport of Thoroughbred racing over the coming generations. Next Thursday, Feb. 12, Mr. Campbell will be ...

Reader question: I recently ran a cross for my mare Enthrall (by Lyphard out of Swift Gal) with a stallion that entered New York for 2008 named Utopia (Jpn).  He is by Forty Niner. I came up with a TrueNicks pattern of an “A.”  I was pretty excited and forged this decision on paper in the form of a contract. I thought that Alan ...

One of the most interesting stakes winners last weekend was Cherry One (TrueNicks A++), who took the El Paso Times Handicap at Sunland Park, to remain undefeated in three starts. From the first crop of the Cherokee Run horse Sir Cherokee, Cherry One is out of the El Gran Senor mare One Accord. This is particularly interesting when one recalls ...

Everything points to the market being tough during the selling season for select 2-year-olds in training, which begins with the Ocala Breeders' Sales Co. auction slated for Feb. 17. But following are four reasons why it might not be as bad as the market for mixed stock, where downturns of 40% or more have been common since late last year. 1. ...

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 ...

As stated in my previous blog post, I am currently on vacation in sunny Florida. Seems as if I picked the perfect time to escape the icy, cold misery back in Lexington.Though horse racing is not the first thing on my mind as I sit here in shorts and flip-flops by the pool, I do realize that it is a huge weekend at Gulfstream. In fact, I will be ...

 Lexington, Ky. - TheHorse.com launched the first in a series of Fact Sheets on Jan. 13 to widespread acclaim. This week we present more Fact Sheets on topics that our readers have indicated are important to them based on searched terms, reader views on that topic, surveys/polls, and personal communications. Following are the newest ...