The track is like a holy place of worship. Where else in the world can you hear thousands of fans speaking to their maker with wishful tones all at once? I have seen some of the biggest, best, and most interesting players in the sport. Not because I had a special seat, or had a ticket […]
Horse players can always tell you about their first big score. Whether it was a claimer, or the Kentucky Derby. They can always recall the sweetness of cashing that first ticket, or watching an equine athlete that made the hair stand up on their neck. My first big winner was a daily double. I was attending […]
I have been a fan of racing for a few moons now… Well, maybe a little longer than that. I have known many riders over the years, and the highs and lows they have faced. Like every athlete, they could be playing for a championship team this season, and traded the next. Sadly, when they […]
Ohio Thoroughbred racetracks are all owned by casino companies. Gone are the days of the old ways, and the new horizon lays just ahead. Change is good. It does have some drawbacks, but racing will survive in the Buckeye state. Thistledown – Harrah’s Beulah Park – Penn Gaming River Downs – Pinnacle Entertainment River Downs […]
The track is under new management, and the future ahead looks bright. But, until slot machines and big purses hold the scene, let’s make some money today. Beulah Park – Monday Race #1 – #1 Itsmissmattytoyou (3-1) Hector Rosario in the irons for Patrick Gary. He is a bit of a horse-for-the-course going 9/12 ITM. […]
