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Curlin Revisited

Yes, we’re back to Curlin again. Having watched grass racing and European racing for the past 40 years, here are my observations and conclusions, for whatever they’re worth, regarding Curlin’s Man o’War and his still-possible trip to Europe. Curlin’s stride is not suited to the type of grass race we...

Posted to Hangin' With Haskin (Weblog) by Blood-Horse Staff on 07-14-2008
Breeders' Cup Ramblings

OK, I've finally figured it out. I have figured out how to deal with this year's and next year's Breeders' Cup at Santa Anita as it relates to Eclipse Awards. After all, there are several possible scenarios this year that could have a major impact on the various championship categories. For instance...

Posted to Hangin' With Haskin (Weblog) by cdawahare on 07-09-2008
Controversy or Boredom?

Courtesy of Becky Johnston In days gone by, the Breeders' Cup Classic would be so laden with talented horses that I would anticipate the running over and over in my mind, days or even weeks before the gates ever opened. Looking at what we might see this year, I may find myself watching the Alabama-Tennessee...

Posted to The Racing Hub (Weblog) by cdawahare on 06-30-2008
There Can Only Be One: Big Brown and Curlin

It's Friday, so take a minute for a good laugh. This video was shown to me a week ago and is a hit around work, among friends in the horse industry, and YouTube it's self. So if you have not watched it, give it five minutes. The video is work friendly. I was by the winners circle and cheered, along with...

Posted to Adam's Turf (Weblog) by aspradling on 06-27-2008
Rock and Roll

The Rock: Steve Haskin beat me to talking about the Royal Ascot meet in England, but let me say this: You all are probably sick of me praising turf racing, but after watching this eventful treat, I have learned a great deal. I always enjoy watching horse racing in Europe. Where they are dominated by...

Posted to Adam's Turf (Weblog) by aspradling on 06-24-2008
Where Does Curlin Rank?

Newsflash: Curlin is a monster. His Stephen Foster romp while carrying a small anchor on his back confirmed as much. As far as most are concerned, he is the best horse in the world - hands down. This much is undisputed. But here are a few questions that I pose to you: Where does he rank on the list of...

Posted to Triple Crown Talk (Weblog) by jshandler on 06-17-2008
Fun Times With Stephen Foster

Caption: Stephen Foster - Photo: A. Duckworth Everyone said my experience on Stephen Foster day at Churchill Downs would be totally different than my experiences on Derby day. Man, there is no comparison. Besides not working, I could see and experience a lot of things not accessible during the Derby...

Posted to Adam's Turf (Weblog) by aspradling on 06-17-2008
Add Seasoning - by Dan Liebman

Seattle Slew was a heck of a racehorse. He started only three times at 2 and had just six races prior to winning the 1977 Kentucky Derby (gr. I). He went on to win the Preakness (gr. I) and Belmont (gr. I) Stakes and remains, 31 years later, the only unbeaten horse to win the Triple Crown. Big Brown...

Posted to What's Going On Here (Weblog) by Blood-Horse Staff on 06-17-2008
Big Brown is No Curlin

By John Clay, Lexington Herald Leader Unlike last Saturday, this time the superstar delivered. Big time. There is only one true superstar on the Thoroughbred racing planet right now, and it isn't that worn-out 3-year-old who dissolved into a Big Brown meltdown in the Long Island heat during last Saturday...

Posted to The Racing Hub (Weblog) by cdawahare on 06-16-2008
Stephen Foster's Lawn Care

Curlin might not be the King of Pop, but he is the King of Romp. I am determined to go to Churchill Downs Saturday to watch the ruling power of the race course in the Stephen Foster Handicap (gr. I). It is also the fact he is racing against other favorites of mine that I am excited about, Einstein and...

Posted to Adam's Turf (Weblog) by aspradling on 06-10-2008

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