by Anne Peters
Black Caviar raced from ages 2 to 6 with 25 starts, and was never beaten. She's just been retired, and thoughts now turn to which stallion her owners will send her to in the upcoming breeding season.
Tze Ming Soong, Senior Vice President, talks about how racing has developed in Singapore to what it is today and what the Singapore Turf Club has to offer.
Intro To Exotic Bets with Tom LaMarra and Pete Denk. Sponsored by HRTV.
Wednesday, May 08, 2013
Evan Hammonds recaps the Southwest Stakes, Sabin Stakes, El Camino Real Derby, and San Vicente Stakes from the weekend.
Evan Hammonds recaps the Holy Bull Stakes as well as a few other stellar performances from the weekend. What did you think of the Holy Bull Stakes?
Trainer Vaughn Marshall talks about horses he has running in South Africa and the Cape Thoroughbred Premiere Yearling Sale.
Cape Town trainer Mike Bass talks about how he is a big fan of the Cape Thoroughbred Premiere Yearling Sale. He discusses how he shops for horses.
Evan Hammonds recaps the Sunshine Millions Classic, Lecomte Stakes, and Silverbulletday Stakes.
Apprentice jockey Jose Ortiz won the first three races and brother Irad Ortiz Jr. took races 4 through 7 to give them a sweep of the first seven races Jan. 20 at Aqueduct Racetrack.
Sunday, January 20, 2013
Trainer Allen Man Chau Tam talks about his trip to Dubai and racing in the Carnival.
Trainer Mike de Kock is at Meydan and discusses South Africa and racing at the Dubai Carnival.
But here's the thing about racehorses and horse racing in general: not much goes according to plan.
At year's end we typically see many of our favorite stars move into retirement or second careers. In spite of the many fan favorites and talented athletes who have left the track, one thing remains...their finishes.
Race seven at Laurel Park in Maryland literally went down to the wire Oct. 8 as four horses arrived at the finish line together, resulting in a rather unique climax, a dead heat for first and a dead heat for third.
Monday, October 08, 2012
Evan Hammonds recaps the weekend races that could impact the 2012 Breeders' Cup races including a performance by Wise Dan in the Ricoh Woodbine Mile Stakes.
Famous Name, A.P. Indy, Mr. Greeley, and a Familiar Nick in India
In a world where tradition and sportsmanship are eroding with each passing year, McGaughey and the Phipps family are the last remaining pillars of strength.
From state to state, the significant disparity in racing is in enforcement.
Evan recaps Wise Dan in the Fourstardave Handicap and Executiveprivilege in the Sorrento Stakes.
Pete and Evan examine the Fourstardave Handicap at Saratoga.
Racing does have its version of the 'Sunshine Boys' in the form of geldings
Adding weight to horses racing on Salix would eliminate 'advantage'
Evan recaps the American Derby, Man o War Stakes, and more from the weekend's races.
Tom and Pete handicap the Suburban Handicap and the Princess Rooney Handicap this weekend.
So, you've had it with drugs and wish racing was like it used to be -- just hay, oats, and water
Evan Hammonds recaps the Met Mile, Acorn Stakes, and Ogden Phipps Handicap.
The cheers that accompany his star pupil, I'll Have Another, are always within ear shot, and Lava Man has no reason to believe they are not meant for him.
The ominous shroud that has engulfed Thoroughbred racing recently is starting to lift, at least temporarily, thanks to the heroics of a golden chestnut colt named I'll Have Another...
Evan Hammonds recaps the Preakness Stakes and Pimlico Special. Evan dissects the race run by I'll Have Another to achieve victory.
The bread-and-butter meets in Kentucky are teetering on the brink
Kenny and Sue McPeek, past winners of the Big Sport of Turfdom Award, announced the launch of their iPhone, iPad, and iPod Touch application Horse Races NOW!
Wednesday, April 04, 2012
Team Valor International's State of Play, winner of the With Anticipation (gr. IIT) last September at Saratoga, heads the $100,000 Transylvania Stakes (gr. IIIT) on opening day at Keeneland April 6.
Tuesday, April 03, 2012
Gaining more poise with each day she trains at Meydan, champion Royal Delta was able to share some of her self-assurance with another American runner in Dubai on March 26, guiding UAE Derby (UAE-gr. II) contender Lucky Chappy
Even in the dim half light between night and morning, there was no mistaking her.
How long will racino operators, legislators support racing's side of the business?
Evan Hammonds recaps the Tampa Bay Derby and San Felipe Stakes from the weekend.
Synthetic experience key to decisions to ship to Dubai
Hansen and Empire Way shift Steve's Derby Dozen this week
As witnessed time and time again, the trainer pops with 3YOs when least expected
Evan Hammonds recaps the Risen Star and Fountain of Youth Stakes.
Tom and Jason handicap the Fountain of Youth and Risen Star Stakes.
Steve Asmussen has a trio of intriguing Derby prospects
Jason and Tom handicap the El Camino Real Derby and Gulfstream Park Turf Sprint.
Should the general sires list include North American earnings only?
Tom LaMarra and Ian Tapp handicap the Florida Sunshine Millions Stakes at Gulfstream Park and the Santa Monica Stakes from Santa Anita.
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo wants to eliminate the state's chief racing industry regulatory body and merge it with an agency that now runs the state's lottery and racetrack VLT programs.
Tuesday, January 17, 2012
Jason Shandler, Tom LaMarra and Ian Tapp handicap the Marshua's River Stakes at Gulfstream Park this week.
Tom, Ian and Les from Twinspires.com handicap the Malibu Stakes on opening day of the Santa Anita winter/spring meet.
Concept isn't new...but worth revisiting...