Maxfield one of best ever at Churchill Downs

Debate is one of the great things about sports. The conversation spurs some deep pondering as somebody may think this one is the best while others have contrary thoughts. This can be especially true in the world of Thoroughbred racing. Being the oldest “professional”...

Maxfield runs at history in the Clark

    The Clark is one of the most historic races in the long and illustrious life of the fabled Churchill Downs. When the ponies go to post for the 147th running on November 26 the books may have a little more to add to the story of this edition. Maxfield is a powerful...

Del Mar’s hall of heroes a special place

  For those of us that enjoy the games of sport, there are those special places that raise the hair on your arms. Down south, we call it a case of the chicken skin. I’ve been fortunate enough to experience it on more than one occasion at several different venues. Now...

Del Mar defines Breders’ Cup in 2021

   The Breeders’ Cup at Del Mar on November 5 and 6 could quite likely be the Webster entry for this blessed event. Let us expound upon the definition of these World Thoroughbred Championships… It all starts with the venue. The Del Mar Thoroughbred Club is just...

Knicks Go enjoys a Classic run in the Classic

    How many times can we use the word “Classic” in a sentence and it still be okay? Hopefully four is permissible so here we go…The 2021 Breeders’ Cup Classic featured a classic run by a classic race horse in a classic setting. Run at the iconic Del Mar Race Course...