Saudi Cup and Rebel Stakes a pair of Thoroughbred Shockers

by | Feb 27, 2022 | Blog

The two “biggest” races in the Thoroughbred world on Saturday, February 26 produced a pair of HUGE upsets. Upon completion, the shocking finishes left me feeling …shocked. On the other side of the globe, the third running of the world’s richest race featured runners...

Fair Grounds Late pick four is a barn door

by | Feb 19, 2022 | Blog

Today’s late pick four at The Fair Grounds down in New Orleans appears to be like the barn door on Uncle Ellis’s farm….WIDE OPEN !!! All of them are stakes races with larger fields and no real prohibitive favorites. This means the betting money...

Messier enjoys OH My moment in Lewis Stakes

by | Feb 8, 2022 | Blog

If you enjoy athletic excellence, this Hillbilly turf writer has a suggestion…YouTube the Robert B Lewis Stakes and check out the performance by Messier. Run on February 6 at Santa Anita, this grade 3 mile and a sixteenth race has become a springboard for young...

Romans looking to raise his Game in Holy Bull

by | Feb 4, 2022 | Blog

  Thoroughbred trainer Dale Romans and success have been synonymous over the years. Huge graded stakes wins all over the country during a spectacular career as a conditioner surround even bigger success at his home track, Churchill Downs. So, with that in mind…what’s...

Newgrange grows from a spicy Southwest win

by | Feb 1, 2022 | Blog

  Growing young athletes can be challenging in any sport. When things get a little spicy, you oftentimes figure out just who can handle the hot sauce. Newgrange is just one of the talented three-year-old colts in the Bob Baffert barn. Having liked what he has seen in...