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The Conscience of Thoroughbred Racing
By William G. Gotimer Jr. — As we enter the new year, the state of thoroughbred racing in the United States is a decidedly mixed bag. The economics of the industry have seen
HALLANDALE BEACH, FL, December 28,2021 – It was termed “bargaining in good faith.” What does that even look like in a post-truth, facts-be-damned America? Like
There is no question that any horse coming in off a five race winning streak, including a graded stakes and undefeated in three races at
Will the real Maximum Security stand up? Did he need his recent return that badly? Can he be 2020 Horse of the Year? Yes, yes
By Keith Pettyjohn — ARLINGTON, TX — Several writers, podcasters and other media personnel have commented that Bob Baffert is basically in a no-win situation
For those not “socially” connected with horse racing, it still shouldn’t surprise you to learn that race-watching, like handicapping, is more art than science. Achievement
Whatever the result, we were gratified to see that the New York State Gaming Commission is taking a deeper dive into the past veterinary records
By Saudi Jockey Club Release — “JCSA is aware that Mr. Jason Servis, trainer of the horse, Maximum Security, the first placed horse in The Saudi
The following statement was provided by Thoroughbred owner and breeder Gary West, who bred and co-owns Maximum Security, Eclipse Award champion 3-year-old male of 2019
By NYRA Press Staff — The New York Racing Association, Inc. (NYRA) applauds and supports the actions taken by the New York State Gaming Commission
On Monday’s Ron Flatter Racing Pod, VSiN.com/podcasts, I shared this morsel: While reading the Southern District of New York’s 44-page indictment which included high profile
Anyone tethered to Thoroughbred racing knows what happened this morning as a result of an 11 AM news conference held by the Southern District of
HALLANDALE BEACH – I was so looking forward to Saturday’s card at Gulfstream Park, to see what I might learn and to take a swing
HALLANDALE BEACH–It was five minutes before horses for the Claiming Crown Jewel Stakes were to enter the Gulfstream Park walking ring. Charles McCarthy of Bloodhorse and I experienced something unique.
The Wests and trainer Jason Servis had a decision to make and now they’ve done so. And it has the added benefit of being the
