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DESERT LINKS : The six flags are still flying...

Mon, 04 Aug 2008 16:04:10 -0500

Last month, Independent Newspapers columnist, David Thiselton, alluded to the Summerhill tradition of flying six flags outside the stallion barn following a Graded Stakes winner, and he enquired over the weekend after Desert Links’ spectacu

Zenyatta remains undefeated

Sun, 03 Aug 2008 00:24:23 -0500

It was trademark Zenyatta on Saturday at Del Mar in the Clement L. Hirsch Handicap. The 4-year-old daughter of Street Cry rallied from 12 back to explode through the stretch with her head held high. The victory ran her career mark to 7 wins in 7

Indian Blessing passes Test

Sun, 03 Aug 2008 00:01:48 -0500

Indian Blessing, the 3-year-old daughter of Indian Charlie who captured the 2007 Juvenile Fillies crown prevailed brilliantly in the Grade 1Test Stakes on Saturday at Saratoga. Going into the gate she looked like the champion she is. Amazingly some

Encouraging News

Sun, 27 Jul 2008 05:55:00 -0500

A new article in The Blood Horse indicates a new study on whether the Thoroughbred racehorse is as tough today as it was 30 to 40 years ago. What? Did they have proof of that? No. They went looking for proof. WHY? According to Eric Mitchell, an

Saturday Stakes at Saratoga

Sat, 26 Jul 2008 06:38:52 -0500

The Saturday card at legendary Saratoga is headlined by 4 graded stakes races in a row in races seven through ten. Each race will be televised on ABC from 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM EDT and will comprise an all-stakes pick 4 sequence. The races are also

Kentucky Adopts Toe Grab Limitation Model Rule Change; Process to Ratify Begins

Mon, 14 Jul 2008 20:15:00 -0500

Lisa Underwood, executive director of the Kentucky Horse Racing Commission, confirmed tonight that her agency today announced that they would adopt the model rule proposed by the Grayson Jockey Club Foundation's Thoroughbred Safety Committee and sign

To bet or not to bet, that is the question

Thu, 10 Jul 2008 19:23:10 -0500

Note: Inspired by Dick Jerardi’s column in Friday’s Daily Racing Form (you’ll need a subscription to read - it’s the one titled “Right spot to bet against Curlin” - or you can just by a DRF at your local newsstand

Zenyatta remains undefeated; wins Vanity Handicap

Sun, 06 Jul 2008 06:50:49 -0500

For a while it looked like Zenyatta, the talented 4-year-old daughter of Street Cry, might be headed towards her first career defeat in the Grade 1 Vanity Handicap at Hollywood Park on Saturday. She was able to rally from far behind to reach the

Thursday night Hollywood Park picks

Thu, 03 Jul 2008 14:58:07 -0500

Things are little different at Hollywood Park this week thanks to the upcoming July 4th holiday on Friday. Night racing has been moved to Thursday while the Friday card will feature an afternoon post time. We’ve got 8 races this evening as

Friday Night Hollywood Park Picks

Fri, 27 Jun 2008 18:17:29 -0500

Another long week at the office, another chance for salvation playing the ponies Friday night at Hollywood. We’ve got 8 races tonight, and as you all know Friday nights never seem to go as expected. I thought I’d offer up my thoughts

The Horse Gift panel update

Wed, 25 Jun 2008 11:41:41 -0500

Basic colors have been added except for the bottom of the whip, the eye, and the bridle. Palette has added Mars Brown, Ultramarine Blue, Burnt Umber. I am quickly running out of time to complete the painting and get it shipped. You can check on the m

A Day at the Races...

Sat, 21 Jun 2008 13:13:00 -0500

Be sure you click on the photos for a more detailed look This was another first for me...photographing at a thoroughbred racing track. The location was beautiful Emerald Downs in Auburn, Washington. I just loved shooting all the color at the track...

Curlin: Raider of the Longchamp Arc?

Mon, 16 Jun 2008 11:57:06 -0500

As of right now the plan with the defending U.S. Horse of the Year seems to be a run in the world’s richest race, the Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe at Longchamp in France on October 5. Usually the Dubai World Cup, which Curlin has already w

Might an OTTB be Right for You?

Mon, 16 Jun 2008 06:00:27 -0500

By OTTB, I mean, of course, an Off the Track Thoroughbred. In other words, a retired racehorse, like my Ember, aka Embrace Reality, pictured below. OTTBs can excel in most disciplines, are generally inexpensive compared to young sporthorses that are

Curlin is unstoppable.

Sat, 14 Jun 2008 19:22:03 -0500

Curlin destroys the competition in the G1 Stephen Foster at Churchill Downs on Saturday Curlin. You cannot stop him. You can only hope to contain him. On Saturday at Churchill Downs, that’s exactly what a field of 9 competitors was hoping

Dana Byerly - fighting the good fight

Fri, 13 Jun 2008 18:25:01 -0500

I’d just like to take a moment here to officially tip my hat to fellow TBA blogger Dana Byerly of Green But Game. You see, Dana wrote an outstanding post today calling on the NTRA to do more in publicizing Curlin’s historic run at Cigar

Friday night Hollywood Park selections

Fri, 13 Jun 2008 17:55:46 -0500

Friday night at Hollywood Park - this is what the summer was made for. We’ve got 8 races on the card, including the first ever running of the $65,000 King Glorious Stakes at 6 1/2 furlongs in race 7. Let’s see if we can’t get F

Curlin draws the rail for the Stephen Foster

Wed, 11 Jun 2008 20:07:14 -0500

Things just got a tad more difficult for the defending Horse of the Year in his 2008 U.S. Debut. Already up against it, so to speak, from a weight disadvantage, the 4-year-old son of Smart Strike has now drawn the rail post position for Saturday

Curlin set to return in the Stephen Foster

Tue, 10 Jun 2008 20:09:33 -0500

Horse racing needs its heroes. With the debacle of Big Brown in the Belmont Stakes last Saturday, the building anticipation for a potential showdown between a Triple Crown winner and the 2007 Horse of the Year seemingly went out the window. Inste

To hot to paint...

Mon, 09 Jun 2008 06:36:00 -0500

Yes indeedy the last few days have been killer here in PA with no sign of relief until Wednesday. Still then the temps are going to be above normal but at least they won't be near 100 degrees with dew points in the 70s. It is entirely too hot to pain