My Soapbox for Equestrian Writings
The 9th race at Saratoga on August 22nd was a nail biter. The first six place finishers crossed the wire together, with the difference between first place and sixth place only a neck. Talk about a photo finish! And in the end, the favorite, Grassy, won. Cherokee Speed was second and Good Prospect came in […]
Read MoreAt 4 p.m. today Governer Rick Perry will sign an official declaration making the American Quarter Horse the official horse of Texas. Read more . . .
Read MoreIf you’ve always thought your horse looked a lot like racing great Secretariat, here’s your chance to find out if he makes the grade. He doesn’t even need to be fast. Walt Disney Pictures is shooting the movie Secretariat later this year and the producer of the film, Mayhem Pictures is conducting an online “casting […]
Read MoreIt’s amazing how many horse racing terms and idioms have snuck into every day speech. Here are a few. Out of the gate: We talk about how someone does at the start of an activity, like breaking from the starting gate. Jockey for position: If you’ve watched the first two legs of the triple crown, […]
Read MoreAfter Borel was on board Mine That Bird yesterday for his half-mile workout yesterday, it comes as no surprise that the team that won the Kentucky Derby is back together for the Belmont Stakes. According to an article in the Blood Horse, Borel: “We’re Going to Win” Belmont, MTB is full of energy and is […]
Read MoreSince moments after she won the Preakness Stakes, there has been much speculation about whether or not Rachel Alexandra would run in the Belmont. Now the wait is over. The filly won’t run. In a statement today, Jess Jackson said: “Rachel Alexandra is an incredible thoroughbred who has proven to be the best three year […]
Read MoreDuring the countdown to the big race I’ve been looking at one of the main spectacles at the Derby: Women’s hats. The competition in this arena is fierce with entries ranging from the fabulous to the fantastical. Here are some of the hats that called to me along with a link to a slide show […]
Read MoreYesterday, Mon Mome won the Aintree Grand National running at odds of 100 to 1. I wish I’d placed a bet. It would have been a great way to offset losses in the stock market! Mon Mome was the first 100-1 shot to win since Foinavon in won the 1967 race after a pile up […]
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