It was a Sunday evening, and it was the final card of a long week. The racing was conducted in brutal cold, and there was always that welcome time of having two days off. Sunday meetings were held at least once a month, and your attendance was mandatory. Well, at least mandatory if you wanted to kick back […]
If you play horses from home or at the office, there may have been a time you bet a buck or two on races from Aintree, Ascot, Ayr, Cheltenham, Doncaster, or Kempton. I am guilty and have to admit it can be fun. Sometimes if there are a few extra bucks in my wagering account, I find myself making a […]
The road to the Derby can be filled with hope, promise, and disappointment. This week begins the short run into the starting gates in Louisville. I like to call these the “big three” as they have so much riding on them. Saturday afternoon brings about round one, and you can bet they are playing for […]
As the weather cools down a bit and the autumn weather slowly arrives, the major race meets of the summer are wrapping up and other tracks are getting ready to open their doors. After another successful summer at Saratoga Race Course, the New York Racing Authority (NYRA) will shift the action to Belmont Park for […]
The house that Bing built is back and running. This is a sure sign that summer is in full swing. You have to love the racing, and it is my favorite part of the California season. Del Mar – Thursday Race #1 – #3 Tweebster (8-5) Martin Garcia is in the irons for Bob Baffert. […]
