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The Conscience of Thoroughbred Racing
Gobsmacked is how I would describe my emotions as I listened to Ron Turcotte recall the events of the 1973 Triple Crown, the golden anniversary
DEL REY BEACH, FL. April 9, 2023 – Fascinating, would be one word to describe the final major preps for Kentucky Derby 149, although chaotic
Edited Churchill Staff Release – One month remains until Kentucky Derby Week at Churchill Downs and there are only four remaining opportunities for horses to qualify
HALLANDALE BEACH, March 26, 2023 — I had absolutely no interest in the Big Dance this year. Racing has a tournament of its own, playing
Fifteen years ago, an undefeated, seemingly invincible three year old returned to New York seeking to achieve the kind of immortality that only a Triple
Edited NYRA Staff Release – Lugan Knight registered a career-best 85 Beyer Speed Figure for his game half-length score in Saturday’s $150,000 Jerome, a one-turn mile for
HALLANDALE BEACH, FL, April 10, 2022 – There was no shortage of hyperbole in the lead-up to Saturday’s prep triad, and there certainly be no
Edited Churchill Downs Release – Derby fans will be on the edge of their seats Saturday afternoon as a trio of Road to the Kentucky Derby
HALLANDALE BEACH, FL, April 3, 2022 – In relation to the “other” big sports event of Saturday, host Ernie John Jr. summed up the epic
From HRI Foreign Desk — Another calendar year has started, which means the start of a new Triple Crown series is upon us. The racing
HALLANDALE BEACH, FL, January 4, 2022 – The 1976 Saratoga racing season was winding down. Late one morning during the final week, a friend, clocker
Edited Churchill Downs Release — Give the Churchill Downs press department credit. They didn’t bury the lead. The first sentence that appeared above the next
Edited Pimlico Release – In a late change of plans, the well-named colt Risk Taking will be entered Monday for the May 15 Preakness Stakes (G1) at Pimlico Race
HALLANDALE BEACH, FL, April 15, 2021 – With a little imagination and insight, a recent Paulick Report poll asking “which of the Top 10 point
DEL REY BEACH, FL, April 5, 2021 — The hour was a tad late for morning workouts when we arrived at the Palm Beach Downs
