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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

Kentucky Derby 150 sees people repeat history

May 05, 2024 at 11:57 am by Danny Brewer

  The world history department at Smyrna High School years ago featured an extremely good educator named Al Wilkerson. Mr. Wilkerson was a man that commanded respect and.... Read More

Running Down Kentucky Derby 150

May 02, 2024 at 11:51 am by Danny Brewer

  One thing we have learned from our years of covering the Kentucky Derby is the only predictable thing is unpredictability. When asked who among the 20 runners are the e.... Read More

Kentucky Derby dreams can go on Endlessly

Apr 28, 2024 at 02:50 pm by Danny Brewer

  For some people, Kentucky Derby dreams can go on Endlessly. In 2024, that is the case for the backers of a colt based in Southern California.   Since March 23 of.... Read More

Stronghold looking for a Derby small package

Apr 28, 2024 at 01:34 pm by Danny Brewer

  Remember when you were a kid watching professional wrestling and there was always the big, athletic guy that had that move that ended the match. Then you went and tried.... Read More

Lexington Stakes a proving ground for Encino

Apr 14, 2024 at 09:52 am by Danny Brewer

  A route on the Kentucky dirt this time of year can tell us a lot about some potential star athletes. The 2024 Lexington Stakes at Keeneland on April 13 spoke volumes ab.... Read More

Mystik Dan working on some Derby Vision

Feb 26, 2024 at 09:50 pm by Danny Brewer

  One of the most mysterious things in the sports world today is finding the formula for a Kentucky Derby winner. How do you make it happen? Bloodlines, workout patterns,.... Read More

2024 Lecomte and Silverbulletday Stakes winner impressive

Jan 21, 2024 at 11:23 am by Danny Brewer

  The popular question this time of year will be…”Is it too early to think about Kentucky Derby/Oaks 150?”…the answer is “I think not&rdqu.... Read More

Milky Way Farm gives Tennessee two minutes to remember

Dec 18, 2023 at 08:41 pm by Danny Brewer

  As the proposed best turf writer in Tennessee, it is my obligation to indoctrinate as many sports fans as possible in regard to the many wonderful aspects of the sport.... Read More

Kentucky Derby 149 like 1983 NCAA Final Four

May 07, 2023 at 02:06 pm by Danny Brewer

  Don’t be confused by the headline. There is a shred of sanity here, but just remember we said shred. My loyal readers understand that sometimes I like to compare.... 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

Pletcher hopes to score in Derby with Phi Slama Jama lineup

Apr 23, 2023 at 10:36 am by Danny Brewer

  Those familiar with the sport realize there are no slam dunks when it comes to winning the Kentucky Derby. There is one trainer from Texas, however, that will be sendin.... Read More

Kentucky Derby contender rundown

Apr 04, 2023 at 09:58 pm by Danny Brewer

  For guys like me, the day you start thinking about the next Kentucky Derby is the day after the current Kentucky Derby. For the casual sports fan, the time is now as fa.... Read More

Kingsbarns runs like top shelf shine in Louisiana Derby

Mar 27, 2023 at 08:43 pm by Danny Brewer

  How does a moonshiner know if his new batch is good? Especially if it is a recipe that has not been tested. Shake it to see how small the bubbles are and of course then.... 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

Angel of Empire looks heavenly in Risen Star

Feb 20, 2023 at 09:40 pm by Danny Brewer

  As the road to the Kentucky Derby widens on the way to Louisville and the first Saturday in May, just what are you looking for?   As is the case with any athlete,.... Read More

Rachel Alexandra Stakes may have Kentucky Derby implications

Feb 14, 2023 at 08:53 pm by Danny Brewer

  Wait a minute…hold the King cake…is that headline right?... The Rachel Alexandra Stakes at the Fair Grounds on February 18 is for three-year-old fillies..... Read More

Romans hopes for Cyclone upgrade in Holy Bull Stakes

Feb 02, 2023 at 07:27 pm by Danny Brewer

  Some may be wondering just when Thoroughbred training mastermind Dale Romans became a meteorologist. Well, it might have been about last September when a Cyclone came i.... Read More

Victory Formation looks like a winner in Smarty Jones

Jan 02, 2023 at 07:27 pm by Danny Brewer

  What’s the end-game goal on New Year’s Day?... Of course, it is to be able to line up in a Victory Formation.   On a day normally associated with coll.... Read More

Forte runs like Tarzan in Breeders' Cup Juvenile

Nov 05, 2022 at 10:02 am by Danny Brewer

  Sometimes looks can be deceiving. An athlete might look like a prime timer but then perform like a re-run. The old saying can be “Looks like Tarzan, runs like Jan.... Read More