A few Thoroughbred thoughts

A FEW THOROUGHBRED THOUGHTS One of the great things about covering the sport of kings is the fact we still have some real things to write about. Like actual events in the field of competition and not just speculation on play or political stances regarding the...

Serengeti Empress on familiar ground

One of the most royal runners in the sport of kings today is no doubt Serengeti Empress. If you have a question about her ability to rule, simply watch her run. Her fleet feet and tremendous courage will tell why she has been crowned as a real race horse. But as is...

Kentucky Downs has Music City in Mind

KENTUCKY DOWNS HAS MUSIC CITY IN MIND Some things just seem to be made for each other. Peanut butter and jelly, bologna and cheese, sweet tea and lemonade… ahhh yes. I think now we can add another… Kentucky Downs and the Music City! Entering 2020, Nashville, Tennessee...

Tiger Dad gets his Stakes score

TIGER DAD GETS HIS STAKES SCORE Being that Father’s Day is June 21, who better to talk about than Tiger Dad? In fitting fashion, this four-year old son of Smiling Tiger was ferocious on June 13 in winning the Thor’s Echo Stakes at Santa Anita. Always a hard-knocker,...