The Joker and the Milkman: The Rise of Industrialized Theft in the Sport of Kings: Bone for Tuna
History often repeats itself, but sometimes it rhymes. In the not all that old days, the "Milkman" was a local legend in the UK who delivered more than just dairy—he delivered the "fix." Whether it was a drugged horse or a bribed jockey, the Milkman operated in the shadows of the backstretch, engaging in illegal theft to drain the bookies and the betting public. Fast forward to 2026, and the shadows have been replaced by fiber-optic cables. The methods are cleaner, the bankrolls are in the billions, and the theft...
The Illusion of Independence: Connecting the Dots Between the Jockey Club, West Point, and the Media Status Quo
It was a little insulting My whole life my brother John John has told me "timing is everything" as usual, he's right In this world, there is an old saying: "Watch the hands, not the mouth." Over the past several months, as I have leaned into the friction between Mike Repole and The Jockey Club, my phone has started to ring. The voices on the other end are familiar, powerful, and—on the surface—complimentary. I’ve had constructive conversations with Jim Gagliano, President of The Jockey Club, regarding my critiques of Equibase’s...
Censorship in the Sport of Kings: The TAA’s Non-Disparagement Dilemma
"Shut Up and Take the Money" In horse racing, we talk a lot about the "finish line." But for the horses, the real race starts when the gates of the track close behind them for the last time. We call it aftercare. We call it a "social responsibility." But when you look at the fine print of the agreements governing the organizations tasked with this "noble" work, it looks a lot less like a mission and a lot more like a gag order. First, I support the TAA. I always...
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