Because of the pandemic my usual visits to Old Friends have been curtailed and I haven’t even had a work-related reason to visit the original Georgetown, Ky. farm in some time. Believe me, I usually find...
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It couldn’t have ended any other way. There simply was too much magic at work. And everyone who was at Santa Anita on Nov. 2, 2013 could feel that magic. The fairy tale journey of Mucho Macho Man and trainer...
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It's NEVER too cold to go see my boys Arson Squad and Amazombie! Actually, the visit is my first time being able to meet Amazombie face to face, let alone interact with him! Several years ago Amazombie...
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There are rare times when Bob Baffert feels desperate enough to turn to divine intervention, and it usually comes after a major heartbreak. When he returned to the Kentucky Derby (gr. I) the year after...
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For all those with aspirations of winning either Horse of the Year or the Older Male title or the Male Grass title, there is a force out there even stronger than Eric Guillot’s voodoo dolls. It is the...
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With only one prep to go for all the Breeders’ Cup Classic hopefuls, and with a lull in the action, this seems like a good time to get an early glimpse at how the race might shape up and what each horse...
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By J. Keeler Johnson ("Keelerman") While last weekend’s racing action was slow, with only a handful of graded stakes races being run across the country, this weekend promises to be much, much more exciting...
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Pat Riley, president of the Miami Heat, delivered some pretty inspirational comments to players on his team this past week, especially those who may be thinking about leaving the organization following...
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By J. Keeler Johnson ("Keelerman") There’s something for everyone in the world of racing this weekend. If you’re a fan of the older horse division—with its aging, but still incredibly talented cast of...
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God love the seasoned warriors; the ones who rise up and reclaim glory in stunning fashion when everyone else has begun writing them off. During the Sochi Winter Olympics, Austrian skier Mario Matt, two...
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