Calhoun has a real Oaks Connection

  The Kentucky Oaks is one of those races horsemen dream about. Although it does not get the same notoriety as its twin brother, the Kentucky Derby, this race was born the very same year (1875) and has been run every year since. Sending a fast filly to the starting...

Calhoun looking for a Breeders’ Cup Connection

    Having a good two year old is always exciting. Having a good two-year old that is headed to the Breeders’ Cup makes for even more pep in the step. Bret Calhoun has been in the Thoroughbred game for quite some time now. Having registered his first win as a trainer...

Mr Money takes ’em to the bank in the Ack-Ack

MR MONEY TAKES’EM TO THE BANK IN THE ACK-ACK In the business world we often spend time looking for some real Money. In the business of Thoroughbred racing, one conditioner knew he has some real Money and after the Ack-Ack Stakes, everyone else knows it too. Mr Money...

Calhoun has a good one…By My Standards

CALHOUN HAS A GOOD ONE…BY MY STANDARDS So, you read the headline and wonder “what’s the definition of good by a hillbilly turf writer’s standards”? For that matter, does a hillbilly turf writer even have standards? The answer to those questions are yes, the bar may be...

Calhoun hopes to cash at Oaklawn with 4 year old Money

.       CALHOUN HOPES TO CASH AT OAKLAWN WITH 4 YEAR OLD MONEY As is the case with most sports, one of the interesting things can be how does an athlete perform when transitioning to a new season. Some move forward, some don’t. Success is never guaranteed, especially...