The Stormy she is a coming to Kentucky Downs

by | Aug 20, 2021 | Blog

  Folks in the South enjoy when a good Storm rolls in. The air cools down and the humidity vanishes. That time leading up to the deluge can be really nice as the wind blows through your hair (if you have hair that is !) and you sit on the back patio waiting on the...

Shirreffs takes the Train to the Pacific Classic

by | Aug 18, 2021 | Blog

   When legendary crooner Bing Crosby opened Del Mar and belted out those famous lyrics in the track’s theme song did he have current California trainer John Shirreffs in mind? Back in 1937, Bing had no idea that a horse whispering guy like John Shirreffs would be...

Hot Rod Charlie headed to Pennsylvania Derby

by | Aug 15, 2021 | Blog

HOT ROD CHARLIE HEADED TO PENNSYLVANIA DERBY   As the Breeders’ Cup at Del Mar looms in early November, trainers are plotting their course to the Seaside Oval. One talented three year old with eyes on the prize has now decided his road to these World Championships...

In the Whitney all Knicks did was Go

by | Aug 9, 2021 | Blog

    As we all know, sometimes big sporting events can feature some big disappointments. The Whitney Stakes at Saratoga on August 7 was NOT one of those events. Featuring as talented a five horse field as you will find on a day not called the Breeders’ Cup or a Triple...

Whitney looks better than a barbecue sandwich

by | Aug 5, 2021 | Blog

WHITNEY LOOKS BETTER THAN A BARBECUE SANDWICH   So what makes a good barbecue sandwich?…Well of course it is all those tasty ingredients. The Whitney Stakes at Saratoga on August 7 has plenty to offer any hungry horse racing fan. A grade 1 race that is flat...