I cannot believe the state of racing. It seems that no matter what state, there is some kind of bad news a-brewing. The trainers are taking it on the chin. Some are third and fourth generation handlers. They know their trade inside and out. But, if the game erodes at this rate, there will be […]
For those who have ever been to Keeneland, you know they do everything with class. From the time you pull into the manicured parking area, to the way there are no losing tickets on the floor, they do it right. For contest players, they offer up an opportunity to play at the best run facility […]
All of us would like to remembered as a winner. The things we do, the people we touch, and those we leave behind. Very few in the sporting arena have a walk off homer, a dunk at the buzzer, or a birdie on the 18th. But for Bobby Frankel, it was an exclamation point to […]
I love to see free selections. It gives me a race to focus on, and allows me to go a little deeper into the race. I hope they lend some thought to the race, and with a little racing luck, hit the wire in front! This Saturday at Hollywood Park, you may find some plays that […]
The best part of racing is that the next big day of action is just a weekend away. But, we like to start early if possible, and there may be a couple of runners worth the look on Wednesday at the “Big A.” The card overall is playable. Sometimes that may be overlooked, as players […]
Hialeah Park, 84 years after its debut in the Roaring ’20s, is back from the dead and on track to hold the first of two meetings 48 hours after Thanksgiving. It has been eight years since the last thoroughbred race was staged at the historic South Florida landmark. At one time Hialeah was known as […]
On July 9, 1941, Robert Frankel entered into this world not knowing what excitement he would bring, the years that would unfold, and the 119 Grade-I’s and New York Stakes to his credit. This past year, he had accumulated a small $11,702,123 in purses. He left us on the morning of November 16, and there […]
Once in a while, a great rider is served up a little dish of humility. That rider was Julien Leparoux, who had six mounts on Florida Million Day. They all looked good, but the three wins the following week made Leparoux look even better. Don’t get me wrong, I did not drink the Kool-Aid.. I […]
All three Retama Park defending champions won in their respective categories as the 32-day fall thoroughbred meeting concluded last weekend. Danny Pish snared his 11th training title by four victories. Edgar A. Tejera won his fourth consecutive riding championship by six wins. Anjo Stable was the leading owner by two triumphs. Pish saddled 23 winners […]
The two days that took place last week were enough to fill our plate for the year. I love to hear the stories of what happened, who went, and who can’t pay their rent this month… Overall, the weekend brings out the best in most of us, and the devil in others. I have a […]
