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Romans keeps it real with Keep It Easy

Dec 01, 2024 at 09:57 am by Danny Brewer

  Thoroughbred trainer Dale Romans has long been a man of wise words. Brilliant at conditioning winners and caring for horses, this Louisville native is second on the lis.... Read More

Kingsbarns was royal in the Stephen Foster

Jun 30, 2024 at 11:06 am by Danny Brewer

 The grade 1 Stephen Foster Stakes was all about the royalty on June 29 as we saw a perceived talent solidify his place in the top tier of older classic distance horses..... Read More

Hoist The Gold hopes for a good Landing

Jun 25, 2024 at 09:18 pm by Danny Brewer

  As we matriculate through the many layers of the sports world, from time to time you come across those “special” competitors. The one who clearly loves to c.... Read More

Foster Day full of fireworks on closing weekend at Churchill Downs

Jun 23, 2024 at 08:10 pm by Danny Brewer

  This time of year brings thoughts of a great fireworks display. We are not talking about cousin Jethro and his Roman candle trick. We mean a real display with flowering.... Read More

Tennessee Turf Awards for 2023

Jan 10, 2024 at 08:58 pm by Danny Brewer

    The sport of kings is just that…royalty. With that in mind, let’s take a look in the rearview at the 2023 racing year and dish out a few accolades..... Read More

Running down the 149th Clark Stakes

Nov 20, 2023 at 10:11 pm by Danny Brewer

  On November 24 the Clark will be run at Churchill Downs for the 149th consecutive year. Always the centerpiece of a spectacular fall meet, this mile and an eighth drive.... Read More

Big weekend of racing sheds some light on Breeders' Cup

Oct 02, 2023 at 08:32 pm by Danny Brewer

  The weekend that was on September 30 and October 1 told us a few things about the upcoming Breeders’ Cup…we think…   A plethora of stakes race.... Read More

Running down Kentucky Derby 149

May 02, 2023 at 08:19 pm by Danny Brewer

  Life can often be about answering questions. Does my boss approve of my work? How much is that doggy in the window? Will that girl give me the time of day? And what in.... Read More

Wet Paint has kick for Kentucky Oaks

May 01, 2023 at 09:17 pm by Danny Brewer

  When considering your selection for the 149th running of the Kentucky Oaks, what’s the biggest attribute you are looking for? If it’s a closing kick for tha.... Read More

Southlawn a real Kentucky Oaks contender

Apr 16, 2023 at 02:29 pm by Danny Brewer

  Having a horse running in the Kentucky Oaks is a huge accomplishment for any Thoroughbred conditioner. Of course, all the entrants have a chance to win. But if you are.... Read More

Major Kentucky Derby Preps begin March 25

Mar 23, 2023 at 08:39 pm by Danny Brewer

  The serious runs at the immortality a win in the Kentucky Derby brings are about to begin. Over the next three weeks, races like the Louisiana Derby, Jeff Ruby Steaks,.... Read More

Clark Stakes answers questions at Churchill Downs

Nov 27, 2022 at 08:30 am by Danny Brewer

    As is the case with most races, the Clark Stakes provided some answers on November 25. Here is a quick look at what we may have learned from the 148th runni.... Read More

Determined Hot Rod Charlie delivers in Lukas Classic

Oct 02, 2022 at 07:35 pm by Danny Brewer

  The thrills of the Thoroughbred game can be immeasurable. The excitement generated is off the charts and the adrenaline rush is like no other. Competing triggers all th.... Read More

Determined Hot Rod Charlie delivers in Lukas Classic

Oct 02, 2022 at 07:35 pm by Danny Brewer

  The thrills of the Thoroughbred game can be immeasurable. The excitement generated is off the charts and the adrenaline rush is like no other. Competing triggers all th.... Read More

Hot Rod Charlie revving up for another courageous run

Sep 27, 2022 at 05:56 am by Danny Brewer

    Can a Hot Rod have courage? Pumping pistons, positive traction rear end, turbocharged with racing slicks can equal lots of courage if it is a Hot Rod with t.... Read More

Walsh adds it up in the Arlington Million

Aug 14, 2022 at 10:09 am by Danny Brewer

  If you really think about it, sports are not hard to figure out. In some games like football, basketball, and baseball, you simply score more than your opponent. Simple.... Read More

Mandaloun looks to measure up in Stephen Foster

Jun 27, 2022 at 09:37 pm by Danny Brewer

   Since 1982, the Stephen Foster at Churchill Downs has been a two-turn test for some of the best in the Thoroughbred racing game. In recent years it has been made.... Read More

Was Rich Strike supposed to win the Kentucky Derby ???

May 08, 2022 at 02:41 pm by Danny Brewer

  The 148th Kentucky Derby was a real head-scratcher…or was it? Let us expound upon a theory that should have told us all how this miraculous mile and a quarter wa.... Read More

Hillbilly Take on Kentucky Derby 148

May 04, 2022 at 06:25 am by Danny Brewer

  On May 7, twenty of the best three year old Thoroughbreds in the world will gather for a run at immortality. A win in the Kentucky Derby is truly a life altering achiev.... Read More

Locals make their Kentucky Derby picks

May 02, 2022 at 09:14 pm by Danny Brewer

It's Kentucky Derby Week! See how some locals pick. If we are going to be real about things, there are some important questions we ask ourselves each and every day. As we pon.... Read More