Tag Archives: Peter Thomas Fornatale

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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A Possible Explanation for the Giants Win

Posted on February 6, 2012 by

(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 by

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 by

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 by

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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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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SATURDAY AT THE BIG A

Posted on January 14, 2012 by

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 by

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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Hello 2012, It’s Nice to Meet You

Posted on January 4, 2012 by

First off, sorry everybody for bailing on you like that. Won’t happen again. I kept thinking that this December would be different, and that I’d be motivated to preview some races at Gulfstream, or do something for SANTA opening day, … Continue reading →

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Saturday’s races at AQU and CD

Posted on November 26, 2011 by

Unfortunately, I came down with a little bug during the Thanksgiving festivities so my energy level is not up to doing proper previews of any of the big races around the country today. Instead, I’ll just offer a line or … Continue reading →

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