by Danny Brewer | May 22, 2020 | Blog
When they go to post at Santa Anita on May 23 for the Daytona Stakes, one conditioner will be serving up a candy bar of sorts. Now, why in the world will a trainer of Thoroughbreds indulge in this type of delight? Take a look at the entries for this 5 1/2 furlong dash...
by Danny Brewer | May 15, 2020 | Blog
MAXFIELD WANTS A BIG WINN The road that leads to the Kentucky Derby can be a treacherous one. This year’s winding path has been especially challenging. For one impressive colt, the merge into the fast lane towards immortality is now right in front of him. Maxfield is...
by Danny Brewer | May 12, 2020 | Blog
CALHOUN HAS A GOOD ONE…BY MY STANDARDS So, you read the headline and wonder “what’s the definition of good by a hillbilly turf writer’s standards”? For that matter, does a hillbilly turf writer even have standards? The answer to those questions are yes, the bar may be...
by Danny Brewer | May 12, 2020 | Blog
THE DAY A HILLBILLY ALMOST HIT THE PICK SIX Of course we love the sport of Thoroughbred racing for many reasons. Here is a short narrative documenting some of those reasons. The speculation on the sport is very intriguing. Some may be overwhelmed by the many different...
by Danny Brewer | May 5, 2020 | Blog
BAFFERT DUO POWERFULLY SWEEPS ARKANSAS The 84th running of the Arkansas Derbys told us something most already suspected…Bob Baffert is loaded with Kentucky Derby contenders! Big Race Bob is just one win shy of equaling the record for victories in the world’s most...
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