TENNESSEE TURF AWARDS FOR 2022

TENNESSEE TURF AWARDS FOR 2022

Each year we like to recognize some noteworthy performers in the wonderful world of Thoroughbred racing. As a native and resident of the Volunteer state, we like to put a little Tennessee twist on the greatest sport in the world. The end goal of any game is all about...
HILLBILLY HORSE AWARDS FOR 2019

HILLBILLY HORSE AWARDS FOR 2019

My oh my, twelve glorious months have passed and for the third consecutive year we are faced with figuring who will be recognized with a Hillbilly Horse Award. When adding up the qualifying points, we have discovered it is easier to count past ten if you don’t wear...
THOUSAND WORDS EASILY SUMMARIZED AFTER FUTURITY

THOUSAND WORDS EASILY SUMMARIZED AFTER FUTURITY

Tis the season to be jolly…especially if you think you have a Kentucky Derby contender! As 2019 comes to a close, dreams of the 2020 Run for the Roses are running rampant in the barns of those blessed with a talented two-year old. When the calendar turns on January 1,...
HIGH VELOCITY…. HOPE OR HYPE ???

HIGH VELOCITY…. HOPE OR HYPE ???

Did the Bob Hope Stakes on November 16 provide us with a glimpse of a real Kentucky Derby contender? At this stage I think the answer is…a big maybe! Just to clarify, we are not riding the fence on this, we are just being real. The 2020 Kentucky Derby is a loooooong...

WILKES HAS GREENER GRASS IN MIND

When a top notch array of Kentucky Derby contenders toe the track at Keeneland on April 8 for the Bluegrass Stakes, of course there will be a lot on the line. The million dollar race carries a lot of importance for many reasons besides just the healthy purse. Acting...