In my very first article on the 2016 Breeders’ Cup Distaff for US Racing, I used the term “anticipation,” likening the race to the old pop/rock song of the same name, heard in the famous commerc...
I said it the day I was asked to cover the 2016 Breeders’ Cup Distaff: this is going to be one for the ages, an epic race that will likely be one of the most remembered and competitive ever. I calle...
When I chose the name “Anticipation” for my first article covering this year’s Breeders’ Cup Distaff, I thought it was the perfect name for the story, as it was the one race many were most loo...
It’s time for the second installment of my coverage of this year’s Breeders’ Cup Distaff for US Racing. Absolutely nothing happened in last Saturday’s Cotillion Stakes at Parx Racing to dimini...
There are two fevers I am aware of that you actually want to catch. If there was a vaccine to prevent either one, I imagine the line to get it would be rather short. Of course, Derby Fever season star...
There is an old saying that goes: “You can lead a horse to water, but you can’t make it drink.” It is very true in our great game of skill — the greatest skill gambling game in the world, in m...
The use of designated pacesetters, or “rabbits,” in horse racing has a long history. It’s been part of the Sport of Kings for a long time. It reminds me of the line from the movie “Days of Thu...
There is so much excitement and anticipation in the Sport of Kings this time of year. While most eyes are on Saratoga and Del Mar and the division leaders and budding stars are sorting themselves out,...
It’s Whitney Day at Saratoga. Frosted is trying to repeat his freakish Metropolitan Mile performance. Personally, it looks to me like he is a surefire bounce candidate and can’t possible duplicate...
Whatever it is you do, it is usually best to do it on the big stage. If you are a theater performer, then Broadway is where I’d imagine you want to be. If you are a film actor or actress, then I gue...
