Flightline…how does he stack up???

  Now that Flightline has been officially sent to the breeding shed, the debate can begin. Where does this unbeaten runner rank as far as the all-time greats are concerned? The great thing about sports is the comparison of athletes from different eras. Who is actually...

Hot Rod Charlie revving up for another courageous run

    Can a Hot Rod have courage? Pumping pistons, positive traction rear end, turbocharged with racing slicks can equal lots of courage if it is a Hot Rod with the horsepower we are referencing. Hot Rod Charlie has been one of the fan favorites in the Thoroughbred game...

Knicks Go enjoys a Classic run in the Classic

    How many times can we use the word “Classic” in a sentence and it still be okay? Hopefully four is permissible so here we go…The 2021 Breeders’ Cup Classic featured a classic run by a classic race horse in a classic setting. Run at the iconic Del Mar Race Course...

October opens with a Classic trifecta

  The entire calendar features great things in the Thoroughbred racing game, but this time of year can be especially exciting as folks try and find their way to the Breeders’ Cup. Staged in early November, these year-end world championships are the greatest two days...