Kentucky Derby 144 rundown

KENTUCKY DERBY 144 RUNDOWN The Kentucky Derby is the greatest single sporting event in the world today. For 144 years people far and wide have wondered the same thing…who’s going to win? Let’s try and shed a little light on the 20 entrants lining up for a run at...

Midnight hopes to strike in Kentucky Oaks

MIDNIGHT HOPES TO STRIKE IN KENTUCKY OAKS Everybody knows about the Kentucky Derby and the magic that surrounds that first Saturday in May. The day before the world’s most famous horse race is extra-special as well as it is reserved for the three-year old females as...

Does Justify need a rabbit’s foot?

DOES JUSTIFY NEED A RABBIT’S FOOT? For some 144 years or so one of the most burning quest of life has been asked…Who’s going to win the Kentucky Derby? There is a lot that goes into making a Kentucky Derby horse and even more into yielding a Kentucky Derby champion....

Seeking the Soul a fitting winner in the Clark

SEEKING THE SOUL A FITTING CLARK WINNER As usual, the omens of horse racing were present at Churchill Downs in the 143rd running of the Clark Handicap. The grade 1 half million dollar race gives me another chance to stand on my Thoroughbred racing soap box. For about...

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...