Before we get started, I must congratulate my boy Giant Oak. If you are a common reader of my blog, you totally understand why =) "Daniel Sullivan, president of the Illinois Thoroughbred Breeders and Owners...
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Anyone who has read my blog for the past few years or knows me personally, knows just how big of a Pyro fan I am. We have not heard much on him since he has been retired to stud. Well, I have an update...
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As the year winds down, a few closing thoughts on gifts given this year that will continue to bring a smile to my face as long as I live. Feel free to share favorite memories, but please leave your HOY...
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The beautiful horses we love so much have definitely helped us out this year. With a deep void in our pockets due to the economy, these athletes have lifted our spirits. As horse racing did back in the...
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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...
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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...
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I want to talk about National Thoroughbred Racing Association's summer of racing and how they have done PR wise. Let's get down to it. The NTRA is setting out to try and rejuvinate the seemingly screeching...
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Wasn't it just a few weeks ago that we were all complaining about the Breeders' Cup Classic lacking intrigue? Now, if everything falls into place, this might be one of the most highly-anticipated Classics...
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Wide open. That is the best way to describe the 2008 Travers. Twelve horses. None of them with credentials to suggest they deserve to be anything but "under consideration" for winning the Mid-Summer Derby...
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A few posts ago we discussed various race track announcers, and I specifically pointed out Mr. Tom Durkin and described the joy of watching him call Arrrrr's races especially. Well, with Durkin's exciting...
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