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The Conscience of Thoroughbred Racing
Even if it is a classic, who might have the courage to show up in the first leg of 2020’s Asterisk Triple Crown to challenge
Anyone with a three-digit IQ understands that life will never be the same again. But with Saturday’s announcements that Belmont Park will open June 4
Thursday, May 7, 2020 — A report from NBC network affiliate WBAL in Baltimore, Md., on Wednesday afternoon said the Grade 1 Preakness Stakes would
What does Churchill Downs have to do to establish beyond any reasonable doubt that it does not give a whit about racing? The only thing
And to think that the race held so much promise. Especially after Maximum Security aborted his Travers plans after the Haskell heat took mucho gusto
Yes, Virginia, and New Jersey and Pennylvania, too, there is a Maximum Security and he appears to be very live and very well. The Derby
I’m about to commit Thoroughbred heresy and, in the process, incur the wrath of racing fans, Breeders’ Cup, and Santa Anita Park. But if the
If requiring long-winded reasons why, see extended column on HRI homepage. Otherwise, we’re going on record with Code of Honor (4-1) to win, taking no
LAS VEGAS–A very few races transcend the quality of their field. No matter who runs, it is a special event, a happening. The Triple Crown
And his name is Maximum Security, who is not bright enough, energetic enough or fresh enough to take on the mile and a quarter challenge of
“Trainer intent” is a basic handicapping tenet. You want your money down when your trainer’s money is down, or on a day he’s seeking a
The big takeaway from this week’s NTRA Poll was that the Florida Derby, Haskell winner and Kentucky Derby finish-line leader, Maximum Security, entered the ranks
JULY 24,2019—Friday’s nine horse field is an interesting event that features two uncoupled entries and two three-year-olds that are undefeated on dirt, one a career
WHISTLING PASSED THE GRAVEYARD The term “Graveyard of Favorites” comes in handy once in a while when some unbeaten prodigy finally tastes defeat at short
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
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