'Tis the season for traditions and countdowns and sticking with Trot tradition for the fifth year in a row, Trot Insider has complied a list of the most-read website stories of the year.
The two-segment countdown, spanning from January 1 to December 18, 2008, begins with stories 50-26. Trot's top 25 stories will be posted on Christmas Day. Enjoy the holidays and the look back at the major news headlines from 2008.
50 - Update On OSS 3yoCP Draw Delay - May 13, 2008
49 - Somebeachsomewhere Smashes OSS Record - August 10, 2008
48 - Report:$1.3 Million (Est.) For Woodbine Alterations - December 12, 2008
47 - Further Details, Comments On Hornick Charges - May 7, 2008
46 - Deweycheatumnhowe Wins Kentucky Futurity - October 4, 2008
45 - Cullen Suspended One Year - May 14, 2008
44 - Field Set For Little Brown Jug - September 13, 2008
43 - WEG Bans Horses Trained by Elliott, Pindur - May 2, 2008
42 - Gold Cup & Saucer To Pownal Bay Matt - August 17, 2008
41 - Hudon Suspended Indefinitely - July 8, 2008
40 - Confederation Cup Heats Drawn - August 14, 2008
39 - Schnittker, 'Dewey' Get In Accident - December 17, 2008
38 - Fall Extravaganza Topped By A Peach - November 1, 2008
37 - 'Dewey' Defeated In CTC Shocker - September 6, 2008
36 - Somebeachsomewhere Bounces Back - August 3, 2008
35 - North America Cup Draw Complete - June 10, 2008
34 - More Open Yearling Videos Online - September 10, 2008
33 - Montreal Cancels Cards - June 26, 2008
32 - First Session of Forest City Sale - October 19, 2008
31 - SC Launches Website Preview - September 3, 2008
30 - North America Cup News Centre - June 14, 2008
29 - Marymatt Hanover Euthanized - December 8, 2008
28 - Hornick Charged By OPP - May 7, 2008
27 - 'The Beach' Sails In Simcoe Stakes - September 6, 2008
26 - Western Fair Winner Takes Shortest Route - October 29, 2008
There were many
There were many "interesting" stories & articles during the past year.I found the "positive" articles,especially involving Dewey & SBSW, most refreshing.It seems that we are too often talking about "negative" things & these 2 horses (in particular) & their connections brought race fans some very memorable moments over the 2008 year.I hope that we are treated to many more good stories in the upcoming year.Merry Xmas to all & may your 2009 be filled with prosperity,good health & good racing.