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Is Age Just a Number With Race Horses

POSTED: November 21, 2019

There is a lot of fuss about Green Gratto returning to the races. I understand that people think it's the wrong thing to do. Let's...

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Medication In Horse Racing

POSTED: November 15, 2019

I've been trying to stay away from this topic because it is so misunderstood. With the recent break downs that have happened at Santa Anita...

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Pre-Race Vet Exams

POSTED: November 15, 2019

I received a few emails about what all is involved in a Pre-Race Veterinary exam. That's a great question. It's basically the same at most...

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Trainer Jockey Combinations

POSTED: November 9, 2019

When you are a horse trainer it is really important to have a good working relationship with your jockey. As a trainer, you put a...

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Adding Blinkers to a Racehorse's Equipment

POSTED: November 7, 2019

I received an email from a racing fan wondering why you put blinkers on a horse? Good question and one of the most important ways...

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Stretching Out a Sprinter

POSTED: November 6, 2019

A racing fan asked me how do you make a sprinter stretch out-meaning, get him to go a mile or further? That's a question that...

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Trainer JJ Graci on New Whip Rules In Horse Racing

POSTED: October 25, 2019

Horse Racing's New Whip Rules Feature Image Courtesy of Steve Heuertz  I was reading a article about how Woodbine Race Course is going to try...

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Racetrack Surfaces How Does it Effect A Horse?

POSTED: October 18, 2019

I received an email from a racing fan who asked me to explain racing surfaces with the Breeders' Cup weeks away and Santa Anita's racetrack...

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What Makes a Turf Horse

POSTED: October 18, 2019

That's the Million Dollar Question! I can explain to you what is supposed to make a turf horse. Probably the number one thing is their...

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