18 July 2024
Ciao, Frank!

Here’s the real deal about announcers: they’re strange.

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18 July 2024
Going to Xtremes – Here, There and Everywhere

As the third annual edition of Xtreme Horsepower at Georgian Downs is almost upon us, I take this opportunity to pay homage to those who dare

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18 July 2024
One Week

In one week the new Ontario Racing Commission rules that eliminate one handed whipping will be enacted.

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18 July 2024
Hail Yeah I'm Tough!

There was no shortage of excitement in harness racing last night as many of the sport's biggest stars, including Lucky Jim, were in action at the B

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18 July 2024
Looking for a good 'Beach' book? Check out the mares bred to SBSW

The reigning Horse of the Year Somebeachsomewhere has completed his first season in the stud at Hanover Shoe Farms and served a book of 160 mares,

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18 July 2024
Celebrity Announcer Idol

I recently watched the race replay of celebrity chef Bobby Flay calling a race at Saratoga Racecourse.

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18 July 2024
The black hole of black type

Reading Melissa Keith’s article on black type in the August issue of Trot reminded me of an incident that occurred at a USTA meeting a few

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18 July 2024
Missing Breeders Crown Prep Due To Minor Injury

Shadow incurred a minor injury overnight to his right lower eyelid (laceration) which required stitching, so we opted not to race the Breeders Crow

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