Baffert looks for Dubai double with West Coast

BAFFERT LOOKS FOR DUBAI DOUBLE WITH WEST COAST Winning the big ones is a challenge in any sport for sure. Repeating is even tougher, especially in the world of training Thoroughbred horses. The racing game is one that encompasses powerful yet fragile athletes and a...

Hillbilly thoughts on a big racing Saturday

There is a huge Saturday on tap in the Thoroughbred racing world. Here are a few hillbilly turf writer picks and pans… The Gotham Stakes- Firenze Fire and this one turn mile at Aqueduct might be like a coon dog and a full moon…made for each other. Yes, the...

It’s wait and see for Baffert’s Derby contenders

Bob Baffert is taking a veteran approach with his talented trio of Kentucky Derby contenders. Mourinho is slated to run in the Southwest Stakes at Oaklawn Park on February 19. Beyond that there are no definitive plans for this speedy son of Super Saver....

Clark offers big chances…again

CLARK OFFERS BIG CHANCES…AGAIN The Clark Handicap on November 24 will offer up some big opportunities in several different ways. But those familiar with the event know that is nothing new. Since 1875, the Clark has been run at Churchill Downs as the centerpiece of...

Tis the season in the Baffert Barn

TIS THE SEASON FOR THE BAFFERT BARN When my youngest son was a little bitty fella he provided some terrific answers to a kindergarten questionnaire. When asked what his favorite season was he quickly replied…”Bear Season”. He enjoyed playing with toy guns and...