17 July 2024
The passing of Phil Pines

I was saddened but not surprised to hear that Phil Pines passed away today.

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17 July 2024
There must be a better way

I read a very disturbing report in USA Today about the number of "abandoned horses" being on the rise in the USA.

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17 July 2024
Mister Big and what mare?

Sure, Mister Big will be voted the top older pacer in North America in 2008.

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17 July 2024
A great holiday gift idea

I always enjoy receiving the newsletter of the Grayson-Jockey Club Research Foundation because it keeps me posted on the latest in equine research.

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17 July 2024
Kentucky snafu reflects badly on racing

We've all read the news that the trainers implicated in the positive tests at The Red Mile this fall were all cleared.

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17 July 2024
Care to speculate on the best 3YOPF champion?

I really don't have a clue who will be selected champion sophomore pacing filly in North America for this season.

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17 July 2024
A corrupt pol in Illinois? So what else is new?

CNN and other news outlets are all over the story about Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich getting nailed in several "pay to play" schemes.

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17 July 2024
What's your take on the Woodbine 7/8-mile races?

Woodbine had another night of 7/8-mile races last night. Anyone want to offer some opinions: good, bad, or indifferent?

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