Maxfield is only about the here and now

Athletes these days are often judged on potential and the anticipation of what they might do. The thoughts of future glory can create lots of debate and excitement. Sometimes they produce and other times they don’t. Thoroughbred trainer Brendan Walsh is...

Run for the Derby record starts in Sham

Despite delays, rescheduling, and many other obstacles, Bob Baffert was able to equal the record for most wins in the Kentucky Derby in 2020. Ben Jones blanketed a three year old with roses six times between 1938 and 1952 with two triple crown winners (Whirlaway,...

Arklow shows his star power

Kentucky Downs graduate Arklow went west last week and showed his star power in winning the Hollywood Turf Cup at Del Mar on November 27. The two-time Kentucky Turf Cup (2018,2020) champion enjoyed an excellent stalking trip under jockey Joel Rosario and then exploded...

2020 Clark is like a Thanksgiving Dinner Plate

2020 CLARK IS LIKE A THANKSGIVING DINNER PLATE The Clark is no doubt one of the top races in the sport of Thoroughbred racing. A grade 1 event worth $500,000, this mile and an eighth run over the main track has been the centerpiece of the Churchill Downs Fall meet for...

Baffert has a Classic Dream Team

BAFFERT HAS A CLASSIC DREAM TEAM As the runners line up for the Breeders’ Cup Classic on November 7, Bob Baffert may be doing a Chuck Daly imitation. …How’s that you ask?…It looks like Big Race Bob has assembled a Dream Team for this $6 million event. For those...