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...

Virus makes for an extended Fever

What does all this Corona virus stuff really mean?…After an announcement from Churchill Downs, it means that case of Derby Fever is gonna last about 4 more months! With all due respect to those stricken, let’s use our lemons to make lemonade. The Kentucky...

Fox loving her Derby Moment

FOX LOVING HER DERBY MOMENT For those that take a closer look, it’s easy to see how special the sport of Thoroughbred racing truly is. This time of year can be especially magical as horses across the nation are dashing towards immortality and a spot in the Kentucky...

Kentucky Derby future wager is about the Words

This truly is a fabulous time of year for sports fans. Yes, we know another football season is in the books, but the focus now can be on something far bigger than a a little pigskin play. We are talking about the greatest single sporting event known to man…the...

Persistence Pays Off for Tom’s d’Etat in Clark

PERSISTANCE PAYS OFF FOR TOM’S D’ETAT IN CLARK If at first you don’t succeed, try, try, again. At least that’s what they used to say. For one particular Thoroughbred, that old adage paid off in a big way on November 29. Tom’s d’Etat is a veteran runner that has...