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 […]
It is rare to meet someone who really makes a living at the races. We have read books and watched TV series about the colorful characters. But how many do you really know? They are a rare gem to find. And when you stumble across one they leave you believing in the magic. First, you […]
In the racing industry there are many that relish the opportunity to smile in your face, and plan to stab you in the back. Racing is a noble sport, but there are some events that really make me scratch my head… What is going on in Florida? Has Gulfstream lost their mind? Why in the name […]
I saw a great movie about mobsters, and the kind of characters that make sitting in the theatre a pleasure. Without further delay, the movie title is “Things to do in Denver When Your Dead.” There is a friend of mine who has been a bookmaker for years. Every time we speak I learn something […]
I was having dinner with a friend of mine. She is a TV producer, and we were talking about the talking heads that bring us information. Our conversation turned into a battle of the sexes. She stood her ground wanting the bold and beautiful, and I was leaning toward true life players who offer info we […]
Every town in the country has fans of one sport or another. They would do just about anything to get there and see the action. This also applies to horse-players, and they love to take part in the season as well. Here are a few that make me smile as this kiddie holiday still holds […]
I was driving through the parking area at Turfway Park, and I was looking for a place to park. About a hundred years ago I was 20-years-old, and I used to run the parking lot, as I couldn’t find a good place in that zip code. I pulled up against the fenceline that really wasn’t a spot. It […]
Every morning, I used to walk around beautiful River Downs. The scenic river view, the sunshine, and heat that could melt the asphalt. There was a special table near the food court that had some very unique characters. They used to pull three tables together, play the races, and complain worse than old ladies playing bingo. If […]
What is in a name? I guess if you were a gambler, you would love to have this moniker. Or, it could be just the opposite as they call the hefty guy ” Tiny.” But, in this case the name had meaning, and it fit just right. Bill is an older gent who had traveled the world, and […]
Now, you are probably looking for this trio on the cartoon network. But, it is a collection of a father, son, and an uncle that loved to play the ponies. Yesterday, when I made my yearly birthday trek with my Dad to the races, I happened to see the trifecta of players holding court in the […]
