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A Quick Look at the Hutcheson

Posted on February 11, 2012 by

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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Saturday at Gulfstream

Posted on January 27, 2012 by

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 by

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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LONG ISLAND HANDICAP preview

Posted on November 11, 2011 by

It’s been a weird, transitional week around here. I felt extremely Breeders’ Cup hungover on Monday and Tuesday. I was generally very pleased with the work I did for ATR and the Twinspires blog, but was annoyed with myself for … Continue reading →

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COMPLETE COVERAGE OF THE BREEDERS CUP (Both Days)

Posted on November 4, 2011 by

Just click on a race for my analysis. . .overall thoughts on Friday below. FRIDAY JUVENILE SPRINT, 4:10 ET JUVENILE FILLY TURF, 4:50 ET FILLY AND MARE SPRINT, 5:30 ET JUVENILE FILLES, 6:10 ET FILLY AND MARE TURF, 6:50 ET … Continue reading →

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FULL DIRT MILE PREVIEW

Posted on November 3, 2011 by

I keep hemming and hawing on #1 THE FACTOR. I wrote him up here.. 9/2. #2 SHACKLEFORD sure has had a tough campaign, huh? I don’t think he’s fast enough or good enough and would oppose mightily at the Morning … Continue reading →

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FULL MARATHON PREVIEW

Posted on November 2, 2011 by

#1 BIRDRUN makes a lot of sense here, I have him top ranked over on the At The Races Breeders’ Cup microsite. 5-1. #2 BARYSHNIKOV can neither be tossed out completely with condfidence, nor can he be shortlisted. On turf, … Continue reading →

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FULL FILLY AND MARE TURF PREVIEW

Posted on November 2, 2011 by

With many thanks to my friends Steven Bonnick and Rob Dove for their help with this division. . . Click here for my write-up on #1 DUBAWI HEIGHTS. 8-1. Click here for my write-up on #2 STACELITA. 5-1. #3 HARMONIOUS … Continue reading →

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FULL JUVENILE FILLIES TURF PREVIEW

Posted on November 2, 2011 by

On breeding and overall form, I’m guessing that #1 MY GI GI is better on turf than on dirt but it’s questionale whether she’ll be up to this task. For Maurice Chevalier fans. . .thank heaven for little fillies. . … Continue reading →

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FULL JUVENILE FILLIES PREVIEW

Posted on November 1, 2011 by

Based on her dirt-y pedigree, it definitely makes sense for connections to try #1 QUESTING on the dirt here. Her overall form is solid and it’s posssible she could move up on the surafec switch. I also like that her … Continue reading →

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