Effinex and Smith hit grade 1 mark in Clark

EFFINEX AND SMITH HIT A GRADE 1 MARK IN THE CLARK The Clark Handicap at Churchill Downs is traditionally one of the top races in the late fall. Before the Breeders’ Cup came into play it was the target for many top horses. Over the past 30 years it comes just long...

Dortmund fans should be thankful

So, by now we know three-year old behemoth Dortmund will not be making the trip to Churchill for a run in the Clark Handicap on Black Friday. A quarter crack prevented him from traveling and shot down my double barrel shotgun story from the previous posting. But such...

Baffert coming with both barrels

BAFFERT COMING WITH BOTH BARRELLS For some, Thanksgiving is partly about the hunt. Perched in prime hunting time, the fourth Saturday in November can offer up a great chance at glory. In the Thoroughbred game, Bob Baffert is tracking a record setting grade 1 win...

Baffert and the Pharoah bond special

BAFFERT AND THE PHAROAH BOND SPECIAL The bond between man and animal can be something very special. Heck, sometimes the kids take a backseat to a four-legged friend and often times with good reason. The beagle hound usually is more obedient and most of the time never...