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June 2009 - Posts

• A Tale of Misunderstanding
  Jun 23 2009, 10:42 AM

  The BC Understands : The most lucrative property in all of North American horse racing is the Kentucky Derby, and the Breeders' Cup will do everything they can to put the BC on the same level of awareness. They understand the inherent advantages the... Post Reactions

• The HOTY Race Could Be Over in August
  Jun 19 2009, 12:53 PM

  Here's a very simple scenario that echo's the thoughts of Pricci: No Older Male wins any races of consequence leading up to a win in the BC. Mine That Bird loses the West Virginia Derby Zenyatta wins the Ladies Classic Rachel Alexandra wins the... Post Reactions

• Perception of Gambling
  Jun 17 2009, 12:08 PM

  I love to hear how the industry should focus on the gambling. At this point it's comical how wrong headed it is. People that make money in sports know you can't sell gambling even though millions do it. Quote from Joe Browne NFL spokesman: "If... Post Reactions

• Rachel Alexandra in the Mother Goose
  Jun 17 2009, 12:02 PM

  LEXINGTON, KY—Rachel Alexandra, will race in the 1 1/8 -mile Mother Goose Stakes at Belmont Park, Saturday, June 27. She is expected to arrive at Belmont Park on Tuesday, June 23. The race will mark the first competition for the super filly since defeating... Post Reactions

• Higher Authority Runs Today
  Jun 15 2009, 10:46 AM

  Isn't a shame they don't list who came up w/ the name? I mean that's a thing of beauty right there. Yes, Higher Authority will make her debut today at Delaware a little after 2pm. We're not expecting anything big (we're co 5th choice... Post Reactions

• What Happens to Fans when they become Owners?
  Jun 15 2009, 09:12 AM

  Let me clean up that title: What happens to some fans when they become really successful owners. And I'm looking at you Mr. and Mrs. Moss. Mr and Mrs Moss may do as they wish with the mighty Zenyatta, there is nothing I nor anyone (outside John Sherriffs... Post Reactions

• Summer Bird in the Haskell
  Jun 10 2009, 11:25 AM

  Well this news came fast. Summer Bird is a go for the Haskell . Read More... Post Reactions

• Gambling & Betting
  Jun 09 2009, 11:52 AM

  Gambling is done on random games, the house edge always wins over time. Betting is just another word for investing. You form your best opinion and back it up with cash. The house (clearing houses, vig, mafia, whatever you use) still makes their money... Post Reactions Filed under: sports books, online gambling

• What is a Deep Crop
  Jun 09 2009, 11:11 AM

  joedrape: This was among the better crop of 3-year-olds in Triple Crown History. Should be a tremendous second season. http://bit.ly/hFrtC tbablogs: Yeah, Joe, not sure if I think this is one of the better crops. You have to be able to follow through... Post Reactions

• Haskell Watch
  Jun 08 2009, 12:01 PM

  Ok, on to the real race this Summer, the 2009 Monmouth Park Haskell on Aug 2nd (Yes a Sunday). I'm sure track secretary Mike Dempsey is hard at work working the phones and seeing if there's anything he can do to get a great field set for the Haskell... Post Reactions

• So, That Was Fun
  Jun 08 2009, 10:56 AM

  And again the craziness of Triple Crown season is over. 3 races 3 separate winners. This has now happened 3 out of the last 4 years and I gotta say I was dead wrong about this group of winners. I thought we had a deep crop, but looking back what have... Post Reactions

• Horses Aren't Golfers
  Jun 03 2009, 09:42 AM

  I'm a big fan of Fred Pope, think the guy is usually within spitting distance of a right answer. His newest rant over on Thoroughbred Times though I think misses a pretty big point. Golfers get to the PGA after a lifetime of playing, honing their... Post Reactions

• Belmont Trends
  Jun 02 2009, 10:43 AM

  Da' Tara, Jazil, Sarava. Those 3 names don't really ring the bells even for true racing fans. They were decent horses who caught a favorable race at the right time. The race just so happened to be the Belmont, the final jewel in the crown. Again... Post Reactions

• Gary Stevens the Trainer
  Jun 01 2009, 04:35 PM

  This press release is a little confusing, is he an owner or trainer. I'm guessing it's as a trainer, but it never really lays that out. Isn't there a ton of stories about how jockeys always think they know better than the trainer, though invariably... Post Reactions