Kentucky Down$ the place to be

by | Sep 7, 2016 | Blog, Uncategorized

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

by | Aug 30, 2016 | Blog, Uncategorized

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

by | Aug 28, 2016 | Blog, Uncategorized

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...

A quick Travers thought or two

by | Aug 26, 2016 | Blog, Uncategorized

A QUICK TRAVERS THOUGHT OR TWO Ahh yes, the mid-summer Derby otherwise known as the Travers Stakes. First run in 1864, to say this race for three-year olds is steeped in tradition is a bit of an understatement. The 147th edition has all the makings of another...