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Big Red vs. Big Red: The Ultimate Horse Racing Debate

POSTED: March 23, 2026

Turcotte and Secretariat at the 1973 Preakness at Pimlico Race Course. (Jim McCue) Nick Costa As we approach the birthdays of two of racing’s most...

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When the Record Changes, the Truth Doesn’t

POSTED: March 23, 2026

There’s an old line—one I’ve learned to trust more than anything anyone says publicly: Watch what they do, not what they say. Because what they...

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Who Gets To Call For Reform — And From Where They're Standing

POSTED: March 21, 2026

The conversation about reform in Thoroughbred racing is getting louder. That's a good thing. The sport needs it. The question worth asking — the one...

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Kentucky Just Put The Jockey Club on Notice

POSTED: March 21, 2026

A state legislature didn't just pass a bill. It passed a verdict. The Kentucky House of Representatives passed House Bill [X] by a vote of...

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Crickets, Empty Chairs, and a Name for Bob Baffert

POSTED: March 20, 2026

The Jockey Club can't find time to answer Mike Repole's attorneys, can't find time to sit in our chairs — but found time to approve...

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All Ahead Full Into the Iceberg

POSTED: March 18, 2026

How the Sport of Kings became a Ship of Fools — captained by lawyers, crewed by bureaucrats, and sinking to the theme song of a...

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The HISA Shakedown

POSTED: March 17, 2026

Who Built This System, Who Pays For It, and Who Gets a Pass If you want to find the truth, follow the money. Right now,...

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Aftercare Reality Check: From Ideas to the Trenches

POSTED: March 17, 2026

One of the things I appreciate most about the conversation sparked by Tom Ryan’s recent thoughts on aftercare is that it has done exactly what...

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Ideas Are Better Than Silence: Tom Ryan Weighs In On Aftercare

POSTED: March 14, 2026

I like when major players in this sport step forward with ideas when addressing problems. Ideas are more often helpful than hurtful, whether you agree...

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