Tuesday, November 18, 2008
Let’s start off this column with a little bit of a trivia question. Can you name the only horse to have won six races this meet at Woodbine?
Tuesday, November 18, 2008
As part of the three hour coverage of Super Finals night on Race Night on the Score, an interview with Brent McGrath aired in which he said that he would be disappointed if they were not voted Horse of the Year in the states. At the time I thought...
Monday, November 17, 2008
"A horse of a lifetime"
Sunday, November 16, 2008
It dawned on me that this horse is still growing - getting bigger and stronger. And, as amazing as it sounds, he is just starting to hit peak form at a time when most of the others in the division have had enough for the year
Saturday, November 15, 2008
This week has been a quiet one for me. I have spent the last several days curled up on the couch glued to The History Channel watching documentaries on WWI and WWII.
Thursday, November 13, 2008
When it comes to watching races at Woodbine on a nightly basis, I’ve got the best seat in the house
Wednesday, November 12, 2008
It has been well documented that the Schooner Stables were looking for an Ontario Sired horse when they ultimately purchased the son of Mach Three. So we should not be surprised that he made room in his schedule to race this year in the OSS program...
Wednesday, November 12, 2008
A colleague recently asked, “Hamilton, why do you always have to be so negative?” Okay, where should we start?
Tuesday, November 11, 2008
There are just 20 days left in the 2008 thoroughbred racing season at Woodbine and with each passing week some races have more implications then others. Last week for me was an eventful one on and off the racetrack.
Tuesday, November 11, 2008
Who wants to be a Woodbine commentator?
Thursday, November 06, 2008
When it comes to watching races at Woodbine on a nightly basis, I’ve got the best seat in the house...
Wednesday, November 05, 2008
In his capacity as Racing Analyst, Mike Hamilton logs his fair share of "online time." Here's a highly edited slice of what Hamilton came across on Wednesday, November 5.
Tuesday, November 04, 2008
A lottery-style wager has been discussed for years and something I really started to think about 10 years ago during a tenure with the Atlantic Harness Network. Wouldn't it be nice if we could offer something like this on a weekly basis...
Friday, October 31, 2008
I m sure many of you have heard that the future of Fort Erie Racetrack is in jeopardy. I know I m not the only one who wants to see this historic track survive for years to come.
Thursday, October 30, 2008
Many a racing participant has used the “bad luck” card to avoid a pre-race interview. We’ll never know whether these people really are that superstitious or just using this as a convenient excuse to avoid public speaking. ...
Thursday, October 30, 2008
When it comes to watching races at Woodbine on a nightly basis, I’ve got the best seat in the house...
Wednesday, October 29, 2008
Now that the dust has settled on this year’s Breeders’ Cup I think it would be fun to talk about some of my observations from the World Thoroughbred Championships and to hear yours as well.
Tuesday, October 28, 2008
Being a native East Coaster, I have to admit I was feeling that sense of Maritime pride when I saw Somebeachsomewhere and Shadow Play line up behind the starting gate for the $650,000 Messenger Stakes.
Friday, October 24, 2008
I’ve often thought of what could be done to enhance the racing while continuing to utilize what is currently in place at Woodbine. There are a couple of things I keep coming back to
Thursday, October 23, 2008
When it comes to watching races at Woodbine on a nightly basis, I’ve got the best seat in the house
Saturday, October 18, 2008
Not long after I wrote my last article where I asked the question – where is the next bug for the public to get excited about – I found one!!
Thursday, October 16, 2008
For the first time in a while Woodbine has key contenders in some of the Breeders’ Cup races. What is the reason behind this?
Thursday, October 16, 2008
It's time for another round of Hamilton's "Boos and Bouquets" – a celebration of what was good and not-so-good in the racing industry over the past week.
Wednesday, October 15, 2008
When it comes to watching races at Woodbine on a nightly basis, I’ve got the best seat in the house
Tuesday, October 14, 2008
The players might have changed, but the game remains the same!
Friday, October 10, 2008
People tend to shy away from certain horses when they see post 8, 9 or 10 and, because of that, you may get a point or two higher than you normally would on the same horse leaving from an inside post
Thursday, October 09, 2008
Popular bug rider Catherine O’Brien was involved in a spill on Monday afternoon at Fort Erie. I witnessed the incident live and I’ve got to tell you that she was in a severe amount of pain...
Wednesday, October 08, 2008
With the 2008 Mohawk summer meet now over, it is time to hand out the awards for most wins during the meet for drivers and trainers. No real surprise in either category as the circuit leaders...
Wednesday, October 08, 2008
When it comes to watching races at Woodbine on a nightly basis, I’ve got the best seat in the house. The vantage point from the announcer’s booth allows me to make some great trip notes that you might find useful
Friday, October 03, 2008
“It all started in a 5000 watt radio station in Fresno California”