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Blog Status Update

Posted on April 29, 2012 by

First off, I just want to say thank you to all the people out there who have expressed their condolences to me and my family over my father’s passing. We really do appreciate it. Someday, maybe, I’ll try to write … Continue reading →

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A Quick Look at the Hutcheson

Posted on February 11, 2012 by

First off, in case you missed it, 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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