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Tall Tales and a Horse Named Dick Welles

POSTED: September 22, 2019

Orson Welles once said of his father Richard H. Welles, “He had a famous name because of a cigar. The ‘Dick Welles’ cigar was a...

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California Chrome's Soliloquy

POSTED: September 21, 2019

Cannot believe it’s been almost seven years since I stepped unto the California horse races scene. Around that same time I met you and your...

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Death of The Iron Horse

POSTED: September 20, 2019

How Breeding is Killing Thoroughbred Racing Blame it on Secretariat. Before the brief but brilliant career of the 1973 Triple Crown winner, champion Thoroughbreds often...

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Keeneland Fall Yearling Sale Book 2

POSTED: September 13, 2019

Kaitlin Free again spotlights her thoughts on the Keeneland Fall Yearling sale focusing on book 2. Session 4 HIP 828 FILLY (Tapit x Great Hot)...

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TO LISTEN OR NOT TO LISTEN, FOR UNITY! 

POSTED: September 12, 2019

TO LISTEN OR NOT TO LISTEN, FOR UNITY!  If an impartial observer were to comment on the state of horse racing today, it is not...

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The Personal Side of Randy Romero

POSTED: September 12, 2019

The Personal Side of Randy Romero By: Rick Mocklin  I made the 2 1/2-hour drive to Erath, Louisiana this past Tuesday to attend the Memorial...

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From Stately Affairs To Supertracks

POSTED: September 7, 2019

From Stately Affairs To Super-tracks By MB Kalinich  Jerome Park (1866), Rockingham (1906), Bowie (1914), Ak-Sar-ben (1919), Beulah (1923), Longacres (1933), Atlantic City (1946) ......

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An Approach to a Favorable Outcome: Seth Benzel

POSTED: September 2, 2019

An approach to a favorable outcome; Benzel enjoys success in both art and Thoroughbred racing  By Ben Baugh The subject matter and practical experience have...

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Native Dancer, Close to Perfection

POSTED: August 31, 2019

Native Dancer - Close to Perfection By Peter Lee A head. About 20 inches. That's all that prevented Native Dancer from becoming an undefeated, immortal...

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