In many respects it seems as if the “year of COVID” has lasted a lot longer than 12 months. A year ago we couldn’t find much on the shelves of the local grocery store, especially paper products. Swiss...
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Making a stand against social injustice at a racetrack is nothing new. Perhaps the most famous example occurred more than a century ago when Emily Davison walked out in front of the horses competing in...
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As most sporting endeavors have suffered through delays, disruptions, and cancellations amid the current COVID-19 pandemic, Thoroughbred aficionados proudly pointed out that our sport’s profile has been...
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The National Thoroughbred Racing Association had big plans for the 50th anniversary of the Eclipse Awards. However, its lengthy list of ideas to celebrate the half-century of the best in Thoroughbred racing...
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Despite it being only the fifth running, the Jan. 23 Pegasus World Cup Invitational Stakes (G1), with its complement of undercard stakes, has come a long way. Remember back in the day—all the way back...
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As usual, shortly after I pull into the bank parking lot located in New Albany, Ind., just across the Ohio River from Louisville, Ky., a fellow traveler parks his car a few spots down from mine. I soon...
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We let the screen door hit 2020 on the way out last weekend and look forward to a new year. All things considered, the last year had several positive moments for Thoroughbred racing as the industry rose...
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Little did we know back in early February when we spent a snowy evening at Turfway Park what would come our way during the last 10 months of 2020. What followed might be best summarized by crazy, bizarre...
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Pandemic-infused 2020 has put most American workers in one of two camps. The first includes the most unfortunate: those who are unemployed and those who are underemployed “non-essential” types. The second...
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It’s amazing what a little grade 1 cheer can bring to a Thoroughbred breeding operation…especially during a year such as 2020. Such was the case out on Ironworks Pike north of Lexington at Mulholland Springs...
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