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February 2009 - Posts

• Frank Stronach - Right about Standings
  Feb 28 2009, 11:49 AM

  Not sure if I'll be asked to take this down, but it's from TDN . A great site w/ great news, and you should consider a subscription, so you can read some of the great things like below. THE ECLIPSE AWARDS: TIME FOR A NEW SYSTEM OF SELECTING WINNERS... Post Reactions

• Beaver Patrol
  Feb 26 2009, 11:39 AM

  In the future what Google Searches will land on this post? Anyways, I was over perusing the TBA homepage International News tab and this headline grabbed my attention: DUBAI DELIGHT FOR BEAVER PATROL I'm not sure how Sharia looks upon horse names... Post Reactions

• Sunday's Headline
  Feb 25 2009, 01:19 PM

  Small contest... ok so any contest I run will be small. I want you all to come up with the best headline you can for this Sunday before the fact. The Sham and the Fountain of Youth will have been run and I'm sure some buzz will be on a few horses... Post Reactions

• How Rankings Should Work
  Feb 23 2009, 11:36 AM

  On the Derby trail there is nothing more enticing than a maiden winner, nor is there any object more unquantifiable. These horses usually win emphatically, and have an aura that people can see all the way to the first Saturday in May. They start thinking... Post Reactions

• Sure Fire Bet Against - At Least for Me
  Feb 20 2009, 11:23 AM

  If you're father looks like this I will be leaving you out of the W spot on all my tickets. Prove me wrong. Midshipman - Unbridled's Song + Dubai = Easiest bet against ever. Old Fashioned - Wouldn't shock me if he's leading at the 1 1... Post Reactions

• Which One Would you like to Own
  Feb 19 2009, 05:03 PM

  Frank Stronach has gone and done it. The company is on the brink of bankruptcy and it appears there's not much he can do about it. So given you given your choice which track would you own? I'd put up a poll, but I'd rather hear the reasoning... Post Reactions

• Chantal Sutherland Selling It
  Feb 17 2009, 09:39 PM

  HRTV just released this video on YouTube. I guess they're looking for a Chantal bump as well. It's a great insight into a great jockey. "horses are like little kids" Why did I put it up, well I wanted to show you a great race you might... Post Reactions

• My PDI Top 10
  Feb 17 2009, 02:38 PM

  Making a top 10 list is the height of "look at me, look at me" and I'm usually against that. In fact, I feel dirty having done it, but I did it. I think the idea of a group top 10 sounds pretty good and cleans me up a little, and I'm... Post Reactions

• The Monmouth Stakes
  Feb 17 2009, 11:25 AM

  I like reading about Monmouth Park, so this article made me happy. The Monmouth stakes will now be held on June 13th and be a prep for the UN. I love this move, Monmouth has one of the best turf courses in the country, and you add that they bumped up... Post Reactions

• Thoroughbred Bloggers Alliance Love
  Feb 14 2009, 10:00 AM

  How did you get to this page? Do you have an RSS embedded on your toolbar or on your homepage? Thanks for being one of 74 people. Would you rather get the feed on Twitter? We can do that . Would you be interested in a horse racing specific toolbar ? Have... Post Reactions

• Haskell Hat
  Feb 13 2009, 01:42 PM

  The Haskell Hat is a long and storied tradition that dates back to when the track first opened in the 1700's. Ok, so it's not that long of a tradition, but there's nothing quite like dating yourself by walking around in one of these: And yes... Post Reactions

• Market Forces
  Feb 13 2009, 11:14 AM

  Now that I can see the entire list of HANA's top 10 two glaring things hit me. In the words of Dennis Green, "They were who we thought they were." Keeneland at #1 is a fan's dream. I've been there a couple of times and sitting in... Post Reactions

• Who Says Racing Doesn't Pay
  Feb 12 2009, 02:42 PM

  Even back then racetracks needed the govt' to exist . A great little article about bonds, accounting, pedigree and racing; a quick enjoyable read nonetheless. And the Ponzi scheme hits #2 . That new website might be a long time coming. Read More.... Post Reactions

• Jockeys: Win or Hopefully Someone Dies
  Feb 12 2009, 09:24 AM

  Full Disclosure: The few days before Jockeys came out I received, along with many other TBA members, a media package from Jockeys the TV show on Animal Plant. See, while the show advertised (paid advertising) on Bloodhorse for a fee they knew true fans... Post Reactions Filed under: jockeys

• A Horse Can't Run on Five Legs
  Feb 11 2009, 02:40 PM

  I like Clive Owen. I liked Children of Men, Sin City, Croupier, and I even watched I'll Sleep When I'm Dead. So, when I came across this Esquire article that pairs him w/ horse racing I had to read it. It's not really horse racing related... Post Reactions