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The Conscience of Thoroughbred Racing
The Jockey Club Wednesday sent out an email alerting the public that the Coalition for Horse Race Integrity put on a full-court press in its lobbying efforts in Washington D.C., pushing for the passage of
Buzz, what buzz? Before the meeting started, we spoke with some of the locals. The message was clear: “They’re Off in Saratoga!” but you better hurry, only two months left before we’re back at Belmont.
Compilation photo by HRI staff By Tom Jicha The earliest opening and longest meeting in Saratoga history could not have come soon enough. The onslaught of bad news and negative commentaries about racing has been
Hallandale Beach, FL— As hard as this might be to believe, John McCririck, who died last week at 79, actually was more than met the eye. My first meeting with him was momentous, as was
Saratoga Springs, New York is a town with a million stories. Many involve exploits at the Saratoga Race Course. Big scores, narrow misses and tragic defeats make up the bulk of racing experiences. I could
The racing industry is under siege at the moment and everyone tethered to the sport is looking for a reason, a person or organization upon which it can pin the blame. Of course, looking outside
The Fourth of July has an official name: Independence Day. It marks the occasion when the American colonists said, “Enough!” to the concept of being ruled by an omnipotent king. Henceforth each colony would set
When you embarrass Thoroughbred racing on a national stage your career is toast. Hall of Fame trainer Jerry Hollendorfer is the latest sacrificial lamb to have his throat slit by the authorities. Yes, the same
Heading into Day 10 of the Saratoga meet, Jose Ortiz,
JULY 22,2019– NTRA Top 10 Thoroughbred Poll 1. MITOLE 2.
Thought For The Day: A peek inside the AFC East
Hold That Thought Don’t plan on spending that Shane Lowry
Administrators at Monmouth Park delayed Saturday’s first race for a
Jimmy Picou, a former jockey and trainer, died Friday at
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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