Nyquist…Is he Strong Enough?

Kentucky Derby champion Nyquist will toe the track once again when he goes to post for the Pennsylvania Derby on September 24. After opening his career with 8 consecutive wins, this son of Uncle Mo has lost his last two races (Preakness 3rd, Haskell 4th). Perhaps...

Kentucky Downs enjoys some French flavor

KENTUCKY DOWNS ENJOYS SOME FRENCH FLAVOR The biggest racing day of the 2016 meet at Kentucky Downs had a distinctive French flavor about it. It was not because of the fries being served at the concession or the wine being doled out at the bar. Rather it was a trio of...

Kentucky Down$ the place to be

KENTUCKY DOWN$ THE PLACE TO BE    On September 10, some big racing in the Thoroughbred world will be happening in a not so big place. The unique and delightful Kentucky Downs is nestled in the countryside just north of the Tennessee border. Within eyesight of...

Baffert holds class at the Spa

BAFFERT HOLDS CLASS AT THE SPA Life should always be a learning experience. Whether it is the three R’s in school (reading, riting, rithmetic) or the mix cousin Joe Bob uses when making corn in a jar, you can always gain knowledge if you just pay attention. So that...

A Quick Travers conclusion or two

What did the August 26 Travers Stakes at Saratoga tell us? For starters, the lights out performance by Arrogate was jaw-dropping and crowds an already jumbled three-year old division. His record setting romp (1:59.36) was over half a second faster than previous record...