Down to the Wire 

Ever wonder where certain sayings like, “Who’s got your goat?” come from? Or why terms such as “chalk”, “winner’s circle”, and “purse”...

One of my favorite things about horse racing are the morning scenes around the track. Some of the most breathtaking sights can be seen in...

It is never too early to start thinking about the Kentucky Derby. The 2018 run for the roses is still a while away and a lot can change...

This is the time of year when a lot of horses hang up the saddle and retire. I am always looking ahead at what's next in life, and at the...

Ben's Cat was truly a one-of-a-kind horse. He was the total package. He was fast, consistent, determined, courageous, and dependable. He...

Thoroughbreds don’t cry, Samuel Riddle once said. They possess a quality even greater than speed. He called it heart. As the saying goes,...

It is the morning of Breeders’ Cup Saturday. The calm before the storm. The rest of the races will soon commence, and Hell will break...

Post positions have been drawn and the fields are set. The highly anticipated Breeders’ Cup Classic is almost upon us. It will be a major...

I have always been fascinated with pedigrees. It’s interesting to me to look at the bloodlines of a horse and try to figure out what...

The Grade III Bold Ruler Handicap is this weekend at Belmont Park. There are quite a few nice horses lining up to compete in this race,...

With the Breeders' Cup races fast approaching, I thought it would be a good idea to look back at the heart-pounding edition of the 2016...