What Pennsylvania Derby Day tells us

Another magnificent day of Thoroughbred racing has told us a couple of things about the national scope of the sport. The three-year old male showcase at PARX made things as clear as the Mississippi River in that division. With Connect winning the Pennsylvania Derby...

Nyquist…Is he Strong Enough?

Kentucky Derby champion Nyquist will toe the track once again when he goes to post for the Pennsylvania Derby on September 24. After opening his career with 8 consecutive wins, this son of Uncle Mo has lost his last two races (Preakness 3rd, Haskell 4th). Perhaps...

Kentucky Downs enjoys some French flavor

KENTUCKY DOWNS ENJOYS SOME FRENCH FLAVOR The biggest racing day of the 2016 meet at Kentucky Downs had a distinctive French flavor about it. It was not because of the fries being served at the concession or the wine being doled out at the bar. Rather it was a trio of...

Kentucky Down$ the place to be

KENTUCKY DOWN$ THE PLACE TO BE    On September 10, some big racing in the Thoroughbred world will be happening in a not so big place. The unique and delightful Kentucky Downs is nestled in the countryside just north of the Tennessee border. Within eyesight of...