Friday, July 03, 2009
It was announced this week that racing lost one of the best in the game, champion race mare Snow White was euthanized after suffering a bout of colic.
Thursday, July 02, 2009
Involved in my first Race Night program for Cup XXVI gave me a whole new way to enjoy the race. It was very exciting to see the crowd and dominating performance by Well Said from a perfect spot trackside.
Wednesday, July 01, 2009
There are very few trainers that can say they claimed horses early in their racing career and watched them go on to win over a million dollars. Sid Attard has done this more than once.
Wednesday, July 01, 2009
This year's Pepsi North America Cup winner was aptly named with driver Ron Pierce saying many times leading up to the race that he had the best colt in North America this year.....
Tuesday, June 30, 2009
We can’t start anywhere else other than the feature event for the night. Having had Somebeachsomewhere as the headliner in 2008 and all that he meant to the event it was unrealistic to think that this year’s edition...
Friday, June 26, 2009
There’s so much happening in the world of horse racing right now on a variety of fronts that I couldn’t see writing my weekly column on any one specific topic.....so here’s a medley of bits and pieces of racing stuff.
Friday, June 26, 2009
Post Queen’s Plate, once the horses and trainers have had a chance to catch their breath; journalists ask the connections where they are headed next.
Wednesday, June 24, 2009
This year's edition of Canada's richest harness race has no shortage of intriguing storylines...
Tuesday, June 23, 2009
When I woke up on Sunday I had a feeling it was going to be a good day. Maybe it was because after days of cool temperatures, rain and some scary incidents on the track, I knew we were due for some racing luck, and we got it.
Tuesday, June 23, 2009
Over the coming days you will be inundated with stats and stories leading up to this Saturday’s Pepsi North America Cup. All the coverage for the competitors in Canada’s richest harness race is well deserved but with all that coverage to come, I...
Tuesday, June 23, 2009
The draw is complete and a talented group of 10 three-year-old pacers has been assembled for Saturday's Pepsi North America Cup. I though I would share who I feel could get the victory in Canada's richest harness race.
Sunday, June 21, 2009
Turbo-Charged Pick 6 pot kicks off today. Here's a try at the big prize.
Saturday, June 20, 2009
A record number of 40 pacing colts and geldings will spar in tonight’s quartet of Pepsi North America Cup eliminations, and it looks as though Mother Nature has settled on a wet night for the sport’s Glamour Boys...
Friday, June 19, 2009
This week, Woodbine Entertainment Group announced a significant change to its wagering profile. The Turbo-charged Pick 6 is the latest example of WEG's commitment to innovation...
Friday, June 19, 2009
If your brain is not already overloaded with Queen’s Plate stats, I thought I would give you more information to cram in. Here are the ABC’s of the Queen’s Plate:
Friday, June 19, 2009
The longest continuously run race in North America goes for the 150th time on Sunday...it's Queen's Plate. 13 horses will line up to chase the big prize and collect all the glory.
Thursday, June 18, 2009
I thought with six major prep races over the weekend for the NA Cup that someone would emerge as 'the one to beat' but that wasn't the case. It sure does make this weekend's eliminations just that much more intriguing.
Thursday, June 18, 2009
Many of the sport's brightest stars will take to the track as part of a power-packed program this Saturday at Mohawk...
Thursday, June 18, 2009
This morning Woodbine hosted the Queen’s Plate breakfast, one of our traditions as the post positions are determined for the 1st Jewel of Canada’s Triple Crown.
Tuesday, June 16, 2009
The draw has been completed for the Pepsi North America Cup Eliminations that are to be held this Saturday and when the dust settled there were enough horses entered for four eliminations. This means that in order to guarantee yourself a spot...
Friday, June 12, 2009
Sad news on the passing of a young stallion who had not only impressed many on the racetrack but also in the breeding shed.
Friday, June 12, 2009
Top racehorse Mobil had his first winner at Woodbine yesterday......is this a harbinger of things to come regarding the Ontario stallion picture???
Thursday, June 11, 2009
When it comes to watching races at Woodbine/Mohawk on a nightly basis, I’ve got the best seat in the house...
Thursday, June 11, 2009
I’m not Eugene George of C. E. C. Farms, nor am I trainer Scott Fairlie. I’m also not Milwaukee Appeal. As a fan though and a long time viewer of thoroughbred racing I know when I see a good horse and an authoritative win.
Thursday, June 11, 2009
Saturday night both here and south of the border, we will have the chance to enjoy some great stakes races that serve as major prep events for this year's Pepsi North America Cup.
Wednesday, June 10, 2009
We all watched the Preakness Stakes a few weeks ago with a little more interest because the race included a filly taking on the boys. It seems whenever we have this occurrence a bigger buzz is created around the event with a little...
Wednesday, June 10, 2009
Do you sense a trend? Hamilton has filed ANOTHER "Tight Lines" column. Sure, he claims that its "back by popular demand", but we all know that he just wants to mention the fact that he was all over Oaks winner Milwaukee Appeal in his last column.
Tuesday, June 09, 2009
There may have been some doubt as to Art Colony's readiness this season after two lackluster qualifying efforts, but his first start of the season sent a message to the competition that he's back as good as ever...
Sunday, June 07, 2009
Calvin Borel piloted Kentucky Derby winner Mine That Bird through a fifth quarter in :22 3/5. It's no wonder he didn't last 1 1/2 miles.
Friday, June 05, 2009
it's a busy time of year if you follow racing whether t-bred or s-bred, and if you're a fan of both......get tied on!