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It Stinks Up Here

Handride — Sat, 06 Sep 2008 01:15:00 GMT

The title refers to the fact that people think I have my head up my ass. http://www.thepetitionsite.com/1/ntra-horse-racing-wants-new-fans So, I guess you're not famous until someone hates you, right? Well they've started a petition against the...(read more)

End of Summer

Handride — Fri, 05 Sep 2008 13:31:00 GMT

So that's it. No 5 Grade I stakes this weekend, no riding titles on the line. But it's not the end of the world. Belmont is closer in distance (save on fuel), and beautiful Arlington is well... beautiful. For free past performances of stakes races...(read more)

Green Monkey II

Handride — Thu, 04 Sep 2008 15:05:00 GMT

That's 1 QUADRILLION DOLLARS. No, this money was not spent on a horse, but how many years are away from it happening? Read More......(read more)

The Doctor Continues

Handride — Tue, 02 Sep 2008 16:03:00 GMT

In response to some great comments and questions on the Upper Limits Frank makes a good point about normalizing. If handicappers tend to keep the average TIMEFORM rating the same across years, then the average TIMEFORM rating of the entire population...(read more)

See You Next Tuesday

Handride — Fri, 29 Aug 2008 17:33:00 GMT

I'd like to thank Trainer Magazine for taking the trip from across the pond to America. They have taken over the sponsorship of our 3yo category currently being run away with by Big Brown (635) who is also the favorite for TBA horse of the year. They...(read more)

Sprint to the Finish

Handride — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 14:48:00 GMT

The Sprint category this time last week was deep. Now it's struggling a bit. #2 Benny the Bull and #3 Elite Squadron have been retired with injuries, and Bustin Stones hadn't posted a work since his foot bruise. We were down to In Summation (185...(read more)

Upper Limits - The Doctor

Handride — Tue, 26 Aug 2008 12:38:00 GMT

Research into the genetic basis of racing performance in the thoroughbred population has found a surprisingly high level of genetic variation, which is the raw material on which selection acts to deliver improvement to the breed. Despite the abundance...(read more)

My Idea - Dyrt

Handride — Mon, 25 Aug 2008 17:52:00 GMT

I was just thinking why is Polytrack more like turf racing than dirt racing. So, then I thought what's the difference between dirt and turf. That was an easy answer - roots. Grass roots hold the underlying dirt together. The stuff that sticks out...(read more)

Big Weekend

Handride — Fri, 22 Aug 2008 12:09:00 GMT

I'm excited about Harlem Rocker (15), but I also will be keeping an eye out on Lord Justice a 2yo from the ARV III partnership. Hopefully, we win the summer derby and put another horse on the Derby trail. The Travers has 3 of the top 5 TBA 3yo horses...(read more)

A Shame

Handride — Thu, 21 Aug 2008 15:52:00 GMT

Big Brown to Race on Grass at Monmouth bloodhorse.com Don't get me wrong I'll be there at Monmouth to watch this, but this is conclusive proof that there are major things wrong with the sport. 1 - Only 3 yo's get famous in this country. No...(read more)

2 Olympic Questions

Handride — Wed, 20 Aug 2008 20:47:00 GMT

How can the 100m mark be 9.69 and the 200m be 19.30 (do they really run the second 100m faster than the first?) 2nd I have to laugh at the He Kexin situation. How many horses are literally born on Dec 31st? Like 2. How many our born on Jan 1st? Like a...(read more)

Dream Come True

Handride — Tue, 19 Aug 2008 20:05:00 GMT

So, this is why posting is light. The National Thoroughbred Racing Association's Marketing Summit . To say the TBA is represented well in this group is an understatement. I'll let them chime in exactly who they are, but mentioned is GbG and Aspiring...(read more)

Poll Results

Handride — Mon, 18 Aug 2008 17:39:00 GMT

What are people thinking with about 2 prep races to go before the Breeders' Cup? I asked this question a while back and we have our answers. The Sprint is a 3 horse race with the IEAH guys and Benny the Bull getting 50% of the vote. The F&M Sprint...(read more)

Horse Racing - You Can't Lose

Handride — Mon, 18 Aug 2008 00:58:00 GMT

If you thought this post was about how betting on horse racing is easy you're wrong. It's not about how horse racing is a great day out. It's not about how horse racing will once again recapture the magic of the 20's & 30's It's...(read more)

All Press is Good Press?

Handride — Sun, 17 Aug 2008 00:50:00 GMT

From this week's Entertainment Weekly, TV What to Watch Section: 2008 Breeders' Cup Challenge ESPN 2 Yeah, yeah, horses get ribbons or something in these Del Mar , Calif., races. Hey, ESPN, where's the 2008 Inbreeders' Cup Challenge? Now...(read more)