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A Quick Look at the Hutcheson

Posted on February 11, 2012

First off, in case you missed it, twinspires-triple-crown-vidcast-returns.html”>here is a link to the first episode in this year’s TC Vidcast Series, starring my favorite racing pundit. . . me. It pays to not be too literal about speed figures at … Continue reading →

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A Possible Explanation for the Giants Win

Posted on February 6, 2012

(With apologies to whomever on the interwebs I stole and adapted this from. . .) After living a full life, Tom Brady passed away. When he went to seek his heavenly reward, God took him on a tour. They came … Continue reading →

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Saturday: Withers Analysis

Posted on February 4, 2012

I’m going to do a Withers analysis speed-round style as I’m way behind today. The plan was to be out shopping by now as I’m making all manner of good eats for TBO (The Big One) tomorrow. But I watched … Continue reading →

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By Request: My Thoughts on USA Exchange Wagering

Posted on February 3, 2012

Sometimes 140 characters just aren’t enough. . . Based on some Twitter chatter from earlier this week, I wanted to write a bit more (OK, much more) about my thoughts on Exchange Betting, which just might be coming soon to … Continue reading →

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HOLY BULL PREVIEW

Posted on January 29, 2012

I was only “right” about one of the four races I wrote about yesterday, reminding me that I think I like the full previews I do sometimes more than just the quick hits. With the full write-ups, I feel like … Continue reading →

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Saturday at Gulfstream

Posted on January 27, 2012

Business is in the process of picking up. . . Lots of good stuff on both coasts Saturday, and no American Football distractions this week. That means for the first weekend of the year, I’m actually going to do some … Continue reading →

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My Interview With Brad Thomas Parsons, author of BITTERS

Posted on January 24, 2012

As I write this interview up, I have a big old Mason jar full of the makings of Apple Bitters hanging out in my pantry. This is Brad Thomas Parsons’ fault. His new book, Bitters: A Spirited History of a … Continue reading →

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LECOMTE STAKES Preview

Posted on January 20, 2012

I’m not sure where/when the Triple Crown season truly begins in earnest, but there’s a case to be made for the Lecomte Stakes at the Fair Grounds. We’re about 100 days out from the big race now so I guess … Continue reading →

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SATURDAY AT THE BIG A

Posted on January 14, 2012

I’m not going to lie to you. My main sports interest today is the NFL, not horse racing. But since NFL gambling isn’t legal in New York, and I want to get back in the habit of writing something every … Continue reading →

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SATURDAY: You’re My Hierro

Posted on January 7, 2012

Before 9am this morning, I managed to unravel one of THE major Rolling Stones mysteries. . .who REALLY played at that first gig? To get the answer, you’ll have to BUY THE BOOK in a few months’ time, but I … Continue reading →

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