Announcing! GRANTS PASS, Ore. – Sept. 19, 2019 – Grants Pass Downs kicks off its first ever commercial race meet this Sunday, Sept. 22. The eight-race opening day program will feature the TMB Ina...
By Sean Morris Initially I thought this week’s column would focus on Woodbine, but even without a race that rivals the Woodbine Mile in terms of prestige, Churchill was able to put forth a more intr...
Turfway Park wants to stay in Northern Kentucky, but CDI wants in, too By John Furgele When it comes to horse racing, there is no bigger name than Churchill Downs. When you hear those two words, you t...
By Mike Farrell The “Turf Trinity” has been a holy terror for handicappers so far. And that’s a good thing, an antidote to the steady stream of short fields — and frequently shorter payoff...
By Ray Wallin There are approximately 470,000 words in the English language. Yet, the perfect combination of three little words can change your day or your life. Hearing your partner say “I love you...
By Margaret Ransom When Madame Dancealot made her way to post in the 2018 Churchill Distaff Turf Mile (G2T) on Kentucky Derby Day, with jockey Corey Nakatani attired in the black, orange and blue si...
By Richard Rosenblatt A smashing debut at Saratoga Race Course three weeks ago, a leisurely breeze at the Spa last week, and it’s “all systems go” for Gozilla in the $350,000 Runhappy Hopeful (G...
By Ray Wallin There are a lot of characters you find at the track. Many people blend in with the thousands of other track patrons on any given day, from the casual fan to those who are making their li...
By Richard Rosenblatt The racing came fast, with a few furious finishes to boot, on a Saturday afternoon when multiple networks showcased thoroughbreds and standardbreds, a delightful day at the races...
By Sean Morris To be inducted into the Hall of Fame in any sport not only requires tremendous skill; it also takes a good deal of luck. You must be associated with the right people at the right time a...
