Noble Threewitt is remembered every day at the CTHF clinics where his "Noble" work continues.
Just study what advertising has done for basketball, football, baseball, and, yes, professional wrestling
While Avalyn Hunter takes a rather hopeful view on whether high-class racemares make the best producers in her piece "From Fame to Foals" (The Blood-Horse of Feb. 12, page 390 ), sad to say, I am a bit more skeptical.
The solution is and has always been about building a better product to a new generation.
The Thoroughbred horse deserves a better and brighter future than the slaughterhouse offers.
Bernardini is a plain brown wrapper, yet stunning. To see him simply walking, your vision freezes on him.
Miesque was the standard by which all other European fillies are measured.
Racing is risking the loss of fans by complicating the core purpose of attendance, which is betting.
Recipients of The Jockey Club Foundation represent virtually every facet of the Thoroughbred industry.
You can determine the post-career fate of a horse from day one of his racing career.
At The Morning Telegraph I got to know a group of one-of-a-kind Runyonesque characters.
In a word, Mack could best be described as "genuine."
Many rely on our funding for basic horse care needs, while others may use the grants to build new pastures so they can expand their facilities.
We need to help each potential fan, horseplayer, or owner make that personal connection.
The artificial insemination rule appears to have merit -- in a bygone era.
Minus the expenses, Zenyatta is a trip to Paris, France, or Florence, Italy.
An AHC study says Atlanta ranks behind only Lexington and Ocala, Fla., in terms of horse ownership. By Mike Mullaney.
People want convenience, low prices, and a game that is easy to learn and play; exchange wagering fits that description.
New Breeders' Cup program a major positive for North American breeders.
Sure enough, Real Quiet's early performance was underwhelming; he did not break his maiden until his seventh race as a 2-year-old.
The horse's sociability and intelligence, strong back, and speed are all gifts to humans.
The largest, deepest pool of equine talent ever assembled has arrived in Kentucky. And, no, it's not the contenders for the 2010 Breeders' Cup World Championships.
What do NSAIDs do? They hide pain and reduce inflammation. By Dr. Rick Arthur
Horses bred in Pa. have made their mark, beginning with Iroquois' victory in the Derby at Epsom in 1881.
The simple fact of the matter is that, one way or another, there will always be a Monmouth Park, because the state of New Jersey needs Monmouth Park.
When I sat down at the beginning of the Hall of Fame induction ceremony last Friday in Saratoga Springs, N.Y., a thousand thoughts went racing through my mind.
No class in college ever provided the knowledge that spending an afternoon with Graham Beck did.
It is morally wrong to wash our hands of horses we have bred, owned, or formerly owned.
No matter what's in store, this year's Atlantic City finale had its moments.
It's time for well-run, publicly-listed businesses to be allowed the opportunity to buy the NYRA tracks.
Fred Pope discusses the rise of bet takers, which pull more money from purses than slots push in.
It's not an impossible dream to triple or even quadruple national handle if we can get new players to try our game.
The number of states that permit racino gaming has grown from one in 1990 to 15 in 2010.
There is little optimism the Triple Crown series will be under one broadcasting umbrella.
Final Turn: Granted, it's only been five days, but it looks like we might be on to something that would benefit New Jersey.
Racing's devoted fans ultimately will determine whether the sport disappears from the fabric of American life.
The Belmont Special is even more so when a Triple Crown is on the line.
When the sport loses a man such as Greg Gilchrist, there is but one conclusion to draw: It's in lousy shape.
Breeders' Cup is at a crossroads. Will it continue rotating host sites annually or take the bold step of designating Santa Anita as the permanent venue for the near future? Controversy surrounds this approach.
Digital media editor Evan Hammonds remembers the Derby doings of good friend John Mahan, racing enthusiast, handicapper extraordinaire, and a Thoroughbred owner.
Chick Lang made the Preakness what it was to become and was the race's biggest booster.
Adversity forged the character and the characters that gave the track a flavor all its own.
For years commercial breeders have mortgaged their collective futures for today's cash.
Betty Mabee believed a Thoroughbred should bear a name commensurate with its stature as one of God's noblest creatures.
Is Charles Cella 'overpaying' to bring Rachel Alexandra and Zenyatta together?
Sean Clancy has won the 2009 Media Eclipse Award for Writing in the News/Commentary category for his column "Life's Work," which appeared in the Blood-Horse on Jan. 3, 2009
Tuesday, January 05, 2010by Evan Hammonds - Cold lies the heart of Thoroughbred racing following Eight Belles' untimely end after Kentucky Derby 134. The dark side of the toughest game in town showed itself once again on the national stage, this time in the nation's biggest race.
Tuesday, May 06, 2008by Morton Cathro - Bay Meadows, California's pioneering racetrack, has been this aging fan's delight for nearly my entire lifetime. Now, barring an unlikely last-minute reprieve, it is marching inexorably toward May 11, the final day of its final meeting.
Tuesday, April 29, 2008by Patrice Wolfson - Affirmed was both the focal point and cement that would bind my husband's and my wonderful 35-year relationship. From the outset of our marriage in Miami in 1972, we dearly enjoyed driving up to spend time at Harbor View Farm near Ocala
Tuesday, April 22, 2008by Headley Bell - My mother, Alice Chandler, and I were scheduled to meet with the Editor-in-Chief of The Blood-Horse April 4 to reflect on her life and the transition of our family's Mill Ridge Farm. But it was hard that morning to also not reflect on the life of our dear friend Buddy Bishop, who had passed away the previous night after struggling with cancer for more than two years.
Tuesday, April 15, 2008
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