July 27, 2012 - 9:32am
Several of this year's Kentucky Derby competitors take center stage in major stakes races this weekend
Several runners from Kentucky Derby 138 will be competing in two key races this weekend: the Grade 2, $600,000 Jim Dandy at Saratoga on Saturday and the Grade 1, $1 million Haskell Invitational at Monmouth Park on Sunday.Gemologist, diagnosed with a foot bruise after his 16th place finish in the...
July 29, 2012 - 7:50pm
Every once in a while, there is a horse race that reminds me of why I love this sport.
With the Breeders' Cup returning to historic Churchill Downs in just more than two months, your humble correspondent could no longer resist posting last Sunday's wonderful seventh race from New Jersey's Monmouth Park and the amazing call by announcer Larry Collmus. A hat tip goes to Churchill's...