The Stormy she is a coming to Kentucky Downs

  Folks in the South enjoy when a good Storm rolls in. The air cools down and the humidity vanishes. That time leading up to the deluge can be really nice as the wind blows through your hair (if you have hair that is !) and you sit on the back patio waiting on the...

Hot Rod Charlie headed to Pennsylvania Derby

HOT ROD CHARLIE HEADED TO PENNSYLVANIA DERBY   As the Breeders’ Cup at Del Mar looms in early November, trainers are plotting their course to the Seaside Oval. One talented three year old with eyes on the prize has now decided his road to these World Championships...

Whitney looks better than a barbecue sandwich

WHITNEY LOOKS BETTER THAN A BARBECUE SANDWICH   So what makes a good barbecue sandwich?…Well of course it is all those tasty ingredients. The Whitney Stakes at Saratoga on August 7 has plenty to offer any hungry horse racing fan. A grade 1 race that is flat...

Sprint Stakes makes for a little ciphering

SPRINT STAKES MAKES FOR A LITTLE CIPHERING The Bing Crosby Stakes at Del Mar, the Alfred G Vanderbilt at Saratoga, and the Amsterdam also at the Spa featured a trio of outstanding performances this past weekend. All were of the sprint variety and those runs down the...

Hillbilly breaks down the Bing

The Bing Crosby Stakes at Del Mar is one of the coolest races on the calendar. Now, why would a Jed Clampett worshiping hillbilly turf writer hold this race in such high regard?…It starts with the name. Bing Crosby was a visionary that not only was...