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Long-Distance Barcola?

voorheesfriedrich wrote 1 week ago: After watching Barcola get run down in the Stephen Foster Handicap, I would have thought his connect … more »

Tags: curlin, Philadelphia Park, Greenwood Cup Stakes, Stephen Foster Handicap, marathon, einstein, Evening Attire, Barcola, Horse Racing

Last Call for Luke Kruytbosch, Churchill Announcer3 comments

skipaway2000 wrote 1 week ago: I’m just floored.  Kruytbosch was a great caller, good voice, always got the crowd excited.  … more »

Tags: obituary, Luke Kruytbosch

Yes, Virginia--You Really Did See The Police Live4 comments

amart71 wrote 1 week ago: Today marks the first anniversary of a day that completely changed my life. On July 14, 2007, I saw … more »

Tags: Music, pop culture, every breath you take, ::Message in a bottle::, 1983, Andy Summers, Animal Logic, Easter Bunny, Justin Timberlake

Weekend Results

skipaway2000 wrote 2 weeks ago: My birthday was Sunday, so now that I’m over the hangover let’s go over the weekend … more »

Tags: Belmont Park, Brag sheet, Graded Stakes, Handicapping, Hollywood Park, Monmouth Park, Results, any limit, azul leon

Wet Firecracker

glenvargas wrote 2 weeks ago: Well, the sloppy conditions at Churchill today have made things interesting to say the least. Unfort … more »

Tags: Bad Handicapping, Simulcast Wagering, einstein, Firecracker Handicap

Seven Bangtails and a Firecracker6 comments

glenvargas wrote 3 weeks ago: Although the Lex Luthor of the turf (Einstein) won’t have to deal with any Superhorse (Curlin) … more »

Tags: Race Previews, BT contests, einstein, Firecracker Handicap, 'Scuse the Grammer

Two more Thoroughbreds destroyed at Churchill

PortTownGirl wrote 1 month ago: In a story filed Monday, June 23, 2008, by the Associated Press entitled, “2 horses euthanized … more »

Tags: Horse Racing, race horse deaths, race horse injuries, Thoroughbred Racing

Burning Programs: Hollywood Park and Churchill1 comment

glenvargas wrote 1 month ago: Here are some lazy win picks for today: Hol, Race 2–Desert Siren Hol, Race 3–Rapid Goose … more »

Tags: Bad Handicapping, Simulcast Wagering, Hollywood Park

Bad Juju out; Good Juju in (Sorta)2 comments

glenvargas wrote 1 month ago: The only thing worse than actually suffering through a four-week handicapping slump is the debilitat … more »

Tags: Weekend Recap, Simulcast Wagering, Colossal Boners, Lone Star Park, $1 trifecta boxes, Juju

Curlin is unstoppable. 12 comments

Kevin Stafford wrote 1 month ago: Curlin destroys the competition in the G1 Stephen Foster at Churchill Downs on Saturday   Curlin. … more »

Tags: Horse Racing News, curlin, all-time earnings leader, best horse in the world, Curlin wins, Horse of the Year, Horse Racing, News, Sports

Stephen Foster Handicap and My Old Texas Home4 comments

glenvargas wrote 1 month ago: As for the BT favorites at Churchill today (see yesterday’s post)– Red Rock Creek … more »

Tags: Bad Handicapping, pyro, Simulcast Wagering, Red Rock Creek, Lone Star Park, Golden Yank, curlin, Stephen Foster Handicap

triple crown? we don't need no stinkin' triple crown

cmnova04 wrote 1 month ago: So Big Brown failed miserably in the Belmont Stakes, failing to give American racing fans the Triple … more »

Tags: horse racing, Sports, Afleet Alex, big brown, curlin, Horse Racing, Smarty Jones, Thoroughbred, Triple Crown

Curlin's 2008 U.S. debut headlines Saturday Churchill card16 comments

Kevin Stafford wrote 1 month ago: The Saturday racing card at Churchill Downs marks the 2008 U.S. debut of defending Horse of the Year … more »

Tags: Horse Racing News, Handicapping Selections, curlin, pyro, Visionaire, Grasshopper, Texas Wildcatter, Handicapping, Sports

Those Are Some Big Ol' Races You Got There1 comment

glenvargas wrote 1 month ago: Most fans seem to be under the impression that, after this year’s unholy abortion of a Belm … more »

Tags: Simulcast Wagering, pyro, Red Rock Creek, Golden Yank, curlin, Stephen Foster Handicap

Stephen Foster Selection3 comments

lonespeed wrote 1 month ago: The more I examine the Stephen Foster, the more I like EINSTEIN for the win. I’m willing to fo … more »

Tags: Selections, 2008 Summer Season, curlin, Horse Racing Handicapping, Horse Racing Selections, Stephen Foster Handicap, einstein, Red Rock Creek, Jonesboro

Curlin draws the rail for the Stephen Foster3 comments

Kevin Stafford wrote 1 month ago: Things just got a tad more difficult for the defending Horse of the Year in his 2008 U.S. Debut.  A … more »

Tags: Horse Racing News, curlin, Horse Racing, Thoroughbred, Sports, News, HOW TO?, Curlin draws post, Stephen Foster Handicap

Curlin set to return in the Stephen Foster7 comments

Kevin Stafford wrote 1 month ago: Horse racing needs its heroes.  With the debacle of Big Brown in the Belmont Stakes last Saturday, … more »

Tags: Horse Racing News, curlin, Horse Racing, Thoroughbred, Sports, News, Stephen Foster

Billy Reed on Big Brown Bummer4 comments

stateofthecommonwealth wrote 1 month ago: (above photo of Big Brown from the Courier-Journal) We haven’t had a lot of time to write abo … more »

Tags: Horse Racing, media, Sports

Big Brown Has Preakness Stakes At His Mercy

racingandsportsbetting wrote 2 months ago: Kentucky Derby winner Big Brown steps out in the 133rd Preakness Stakes at Pimlico Racecourse in Mar … more »

Tags: USA Horse Racing, Daily Racing News, Triple Crown, Kentucky Derby, Preakness Stakes, BetUS.com, big brown, biggest online bookmakers, US Horse Racing


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