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The Conscience of Thoroughbred Racing
HorseRaceInsider has been researching the Mongolian Groom incident and its possible causes, hoping to learn how such a thing could happen in light of industry-leading safety protocols upon which further layers of veterinary precaution were
LOS ANGELES–Putting my selections out there for all 14 2019 Breeders’ Cup races with those of my esteemed colleagues was a humbling experience I don’t wish to repeat any time soon. While the selections appeared
The first time I considered the concept of “Triumph and Tragedy” at a racetrack, I was sitting in the front row, high above the sand and loam of Belmont Park. It was October 27, 1990.
BREEDERS’ CUP FILLY AND MARE SPRINT Here’s the first sectional match-up of the day: an East vs. Midwest tilt between Covfefe, faster than a speeding bullet on Fifth Ave, and Come Dancing, a local resident who New Yorkers
JUVENILE TURF SPRINT Nothing like a little chaos to start the day; a gateful of 2-year-olds sprinting five furlongs. Wesley Ward, noted for his juvenile, especially on grass, has entered two here and either can
I’ve scoffed at the hysteria that thoroughbred racing is facing an existential crisis, except maybe in California. Horse racing is too entrenched in the culture of America to be legislated out of existence. Some say
By JENNIE REES — Arcadia, Calif. — There’s a lot on the line for McKinzie when the 4-year-old colt breaks from the gate for Saturday’s $6 million Breeders’ Cup Classic at Santa Anita Park. A
Making his first start since his hot, hard fought victory in the G1 Haskell Stakes, Kentucky Derby first Maximum Security returned from a 98-day layup to beat older horses in Belmont Park’s G3 Bold Ruler
If we wanted to play it safer in Wednesday’s optional
What On Earth Was Nick Saban Thinking A 37-3 lead
By Top Turf Teddy — The “Worst Stinkin’ Bet of
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HRI EDITED RELEASE — Governor Andrew M. Cuomo announced the
HRI STAFF EDIT — Bodexpress, a belated yet popular maiden
From the Playbook Totals Tipsheet: Kansas City is 5-0 OVER
By Top Turf Teddy — The “Worst Stinkin’ Bet of
HRI STAFF EDIT — Trainer Fausto Gutierrez sent Kukulkan to
When Oakland hosts hapless Cincinnati today they will do so
Executive editor John Pricci provides his insights on everything thoroughbred
racing. Big horses, big races, politics, it’s all here in his free “Feature Race Analysis” and “On the Line” column.
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Has been a groom, clocker, handicapper, sportswriter, columnist and editor at various times throughout a career that has spanned more than three decades.
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Has been a sports writer, columnist and editor at various times throughout a journalistic career that spans more than four decades. His passionate writing and reporting on thoroughbred racing.
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