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Analysis: Finding a Match for Black Caviar

Analysis: Finding a Match for Black Caviar

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.

 3 days ago
Singapore Profiles - Senior VP Tze Ming Soong

Singapore Profiles - Senior VP Tze Ming Soong

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.

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 4 days ago
Exotic Bets Podcast Series: The Basics

Exotic Bets Podcast Series: The Basics

Intro To Exotic Bets with Tom LaMarra and Pete Denk. Sponsored by HRTV.

 Wednesday, May 08, 2013
After the Wire - 2/19/2013

After the Wire - 2/19/2013

Evan Hammonds recaps the Southwest Stakes, Sabin Stakes, El Camino Real Derby, and San Vicente Stakes from the weekend.

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 Tuesday, February 19, 2013
After the Wire - 1/27/2013

After the Wire - 1/27/2013

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?

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 Monday, January 28, 2013
South Africa - Trainer Vaughn Marshall

South Africa - Trainer Vaughn Marshall

Trainer Vaughn Marshall talks about horses he has running in South Africa and the Cape Thoroughbred Premiere Yearling Sale.

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 Thursday, January 24, 2013
Cape Thoroughbred Sale - Mike Bass

Cape Thoroughbred Sale - Mike Bass

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.

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 Thursday, January 24, 2013
After the Wire - 1/20/2013

After the Wire - 1/20/2013

Evan Hammonds recaps the Sunshine Millions Classic, Lecomte Stakes, and Silverbulletday Stakes.

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 Sunday, January 20, 2013
Ortiz Duo Wins First 7 Races on Aqueduct Card

Ortiz Duo Wins First 7 Races on Aqueduct Card

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
Dubai Carnival: Trainer Allen Man Chau Tam

Dubai Carnival: Trainer Allen Man Chau Tam

Trainer Allen Man Chau Tam talks about his trip to Dubai and racing in the Carnival.

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 Monday, January 14, 2013
Dubai Carnival: Trainer Mike de Kock

Dubai Carnival: Trainer Mike de Kock

Trainer Mike de Kock is at Meydan and discusses South Africa and racing at the Dubai Carnival.

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 Monday, January 14, 2013
Saving Potesta, an Unlikely Story

Saving Potesta, an Unlikely Story

But here's the thing about racehorses and horse racing in general: not much goes according to plan.

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 Friday, December 28, 2012
Adam's Turf: A Year of Finishes

Adam's Turf: A Year of Finishes

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.

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 Wednesday, December 12, 2012
Laurel Race Finishes With Two Dead Heats

Laurel Race Finishes With Two Dead Heats

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
After the Wire - 9/17/2012

After the Wire - 9/17/2012

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.

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 Monday, September 17, 2012
Famous Name, A.P. Indy, Mr. Greeley

Famous Name, A.P. Indy, Mr. Greeley

Famous Name, A.P. Indy, Mr. Greeley, and a Familiar Nick in India

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 Monday, September 10, 2012
Hangin' With Haskin: Phipps Forever

Hangin' With Haskin: Phipps Forever

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.

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 Sunday, August 19, 2012
What's Going On Here: Punish the Cheaters

What's Going On Here: Punish the Cheaters

From state to state, the significant disparity in racing is in enforcement.

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 Tuesday, August 14, 2012
After the Wire - 8/12/2012

After the Wire - 8/12/2012

Evan recaps Wise Dan in the Fourstardave Handicap and Executiveprivilege in the Sorrento Stakes.

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 Monday, August 13, 2012
THS: Fourstardave Handicap

THS: Fourstardave Handicap

Pete and Evan examine the Fourstardave Handicap at Saratoga.

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 Thursday, August 09, 2012
What's Going On Here: Geldings Make It Go

What's Going On Here: Geldings Make It Go

Racing does have its version of the 'Sunshine Boys' in the form of geldings

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 Tuesday, August 07, 2012
What's Going On Here: Weight for Salix

What's Going On Here: Weight for Salix

Adding weight to horses racing on Salix would eliminate 'advantage'

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 Tuesday, July 31, 2012
After the Wire - 7/15/2012

After the Wire - 7/15/2012

Evan recaps the American Derby, Man o War Stakes, and more from the weekend's races.

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 Sunday, July 15, 2012
THS: Suburban Handicap

THS: Suburban Handicap

Tom and Pete handicap the Suburban Handicap and the Princess Rooney Handicap this weekend.

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 Thursday, July 05, 2012
Hangin' with Haskin: Drugs in America.

Hangin' with Haskin: Drugs in America.

So, you've had it with drugs and wish racing was like it used to be -- just hay, oats, and water

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 Sunday, July 01, 2012
After the Wire - 5/28/2012

After the Wire - 5/28/2012

Evan Hammonds recaps the Met Mile, Acorn Stakes, and Ogden Phipps Handicap.

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 Monday, May 28, 2012
Hangin' With Haskin: Lava Man Revisited

Hangin' With Haskin: Lava Man Revisited

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.

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 Wednesday, May 23, 2012
Haskin's Preakness Recap: Purple Reign

Haskin's Preakness Recap: Purple Reign

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...

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 Monday, May 21, 2012
After the Wire Preakness Stakes 5/20/2012

After the Wire Preakness Stakes 5/20/2012

Evan Hammonds recaps the Preakness Stakes and Pimlico Special. Evan dissects the race run by I'll Have Another to achieve victory.

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 Sunday, May 20, 2012
After the Thrill Is Gone - By Evan Hammonds

After the Thrill Is Gone - By Evan Hammonds

The bread-and-butter meets in Kentucky are teetering on the brink

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 Tuesday, April 10, 2012
Horse Races NOW! App Launched

Horse Races NOW! App Launched

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
State of Play Heads Keeneland's Transylvania

State of Play Heads Keeneland's Transylvania

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
Royal Delta and Lucky Chappy Hit the Track

Royal Delta and Lucky Chappy Hit the Track

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

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 Monday, March 26, 2012
Morning Line Goes to Dubai - Royal Delta

Morning Line Goes to Dubai - Royal Delta

Even in the dim half light between night and morning, there was no mistaking her.

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 Sunday, March 25, 2012
The Camel Is in the Tent

The Camel Is in the Tent

How long will racino operators, legislators support racing's side of the business?

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 Tuesday, March 20, 2012
After the Wire - 3/11/2012

After the Wire - 3/11/2012

Evan Hammonds recaps the Tampa Bay Derby and San Felipe Stakes from the weekend.

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 Sunday, March 11, 2012
What's Going On Here: All-Weather Cup

What's Going On Here: All-Weather Cup

Synthetic experience key to decisions to ship to Dubai

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 Tuesday, March 06, 2012
Steve Haskin's Derby Dozen 3/5/2012

Steve Haskin's Derby Dozen 3/5/2012

Hansen and Empire Way shift Steve's Derby Dozen this week

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 Monday, March 05, 2012
Triple Crown Talk: Don't Sleep on Romans

Triple Crown Talk: Don't Sleep on Romans

As witnessed time and time again, the trainer pops with 3YOs when least expected

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 Tuesday, February 28, 2012
After the Wire - 2/26/2012 (video)

After the Wire - 2/26/2012 (video)

Evan Hammonds recaps the Risen Star and Fountain of Youth Stakes.

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 Sunday, February 26, 2012
THS: Fountain of Youth Stakes

THS: Fountain of Youth Stakes

Tom and Jason handicap the Fountain of Youth and Risen Star Stakes.

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 Thursday, February 23, 2012
Triple Crown Talk: Three of a Kind

Triple Crown Talk: Three of a Kind

Steve Asmussen has a trio of intriguing Derby prospects

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 Tuesday, February 21, 2012
THS: El Camino Real Derby

THS: El Camino Real Derby

Jason and Tom handicap the El Camino Real Derby and Gulfstream Park Turf Sprint.

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 Thursday, February 16, 2012
Slideshow: Hialeah Park

Slideshow: Hialeah Park

Spend a day visiting Hialeah Park.

 Wednesday, February 08, 2012
Redefining the List (blog)

Redefining the List (blog)

Should the general sires list include North American earnings only?

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 Tuesday, January 31, 2012
THS: Sunshine Millions Classic Stakes 2012

THS: Sunshine Millions Classic Stakes 2012

Tom LaMarra and Ian Tapp handicap the Florida Sunshine Millions Stakes at Gulfstream Park and the Santa Monica Stakes from Santa Anita.

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 Thursday, January 26, 2012
Cuomo: Create N.Y. State Gaming Commission

Cuomo: Create N.Y. State Gaming Commission

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
THS: Marshua's River Stakes 2012

THS: Marshua's River Stakes 2012

Jason Shandler, Tom LaMarra and Ian Tapp handicap the Marshua's River Stakes at Gulfstream Park this week.

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 Thursday, January 05, 2012
THS: Malibu Stakes 2011

THS: Malibu Stakes 2011

Tom, Ian and Les from Twinspires.com handicap the Malibu Stakes on opening day of the Santa Anita winter/spring meet.

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 Thursday, December 22, 2011
What's Going On Here - National Focus Needed

What's Going On Here - National Focus Needed

Concept isn't new...but worth revisiting...

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 Tuesday, November 29, 2011
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