California-breds enjoying some Miller time

  The West coast is obviously the best place to find California-bred race horses. As is the case with all areas that feature facilities for the sport of kings, winning in the backyard in which you were born is always good. For one California-based trainer, recent...

A few Breeders’ Cup picks and pans for 2023

A FEW BREEDERS’ CUP PICKS AND PANS FOR 2023   The Breeders’ Cup is traditionally the greatest two days of racing on North American soil. Events like the Kentucky Derby and other Triple Crown races feature “big” weekends as well as some blockbuster stakes days...

Messier enjoys OH My moment in Lewis Stakes

If you enjoy athletic excellence, this Hillbilly turf writer has a suggestion…YouTube the Robert B Lewis Stakes and check out the performance by Messier. Run on February 6 at Santa Anita, this grade 3 mile and a sixteenth race has become a springboard for young...

Brickyard Ride wires’em in Cal Cup Sprint Stakes

Gate to wire wins can be extremely exciting. For those that enjoy them, Brickyard Ride has to be one of your favorites. Trained by Craig Lewis, this five-year-old California-bred has been predictable throughout his career. When the gates open you better fasten those...