My top 10 NTRA poll and a thought for week of June 25

by | Jun 26, 2017 | Blog

MY TOP 10 NTRA POLL AND A THOUGHT FOR WEEK OF JUNE 25 1 ARROGATE- King of the castle till somebody knocks him off 2 SONGBIRD- One career loss by a flaring nostril- she’s special fo sho 3 GUN RUNNER- May be best horse stabled east of the Mississippi 4 MIND YOUR...

Viola wants to keep Dreaming

by | Jun 22, 2017 | Blog

VIOLA WANTS TO KEEP DREAMING How long does a Kentucky Derby winner last? Ask a certain guy from New York and he is going to give the answer horse racing fans want to hear. When Always Dreaming won the 2017 Kentucky Derby with a near perfect mile and a quarter,...

Foster night was educational for all

by | Jun 20, 2017 | Blog

FOSTER NIGHT WAS EDUCATIONAL FOR EVERYONE Class was in session on June 17 at Churchill Downs. Depending upon the student, your lesson plan may have varied. But here are a few things everyone should have written down in the old notepad. 1. Thoroughbred racing is alive...

Foster shaping up as interesting for sure

by | Jun 15, 2017 | Blog

FOSTER SHAPING UP AS INTERESTING FOR SURE The 36th running of the Stephen Foster Handicap at Churchill Downs on June 17 offers up some intrigue as we kick off the chase towards the Breeders’ Cup Classic. As the first “win and you’re in” race for the $6 million Classic...

Belmont day takeouts for a hillbilly

by | Jun 11, 2017 | Blog

BELMONT DAY TAKEOUTS FOR A HILLBILLY Give the New York Racing Association a lot of credit for hosting an outstanding day of racing on June 10. What a card! I think overall the magnificent day was a little like a visit to my Granny’s house for Sunday dinner. She always...