Controlled Narrative and the Hypocrisy of "Open Debate"
POSTED: March 9, 2026
The Thoroughbred industry has developed a fascinating relationship with “open discussion.” Sometimes you just create your own echo chamber. In the latest "Keeping Pace" column...
The Illusion of Unification: Control is Not Stewardship Horse racing talks a lot about transparency. We hear about unity. Collaboration. Leadership. Doing what’s best for...
The Allegiance Gap: When Keynotes and Ledgers Don’t Align
POSTED: March 4, 2026
Everett Dobson, the new Chairman of The Jockey Club, just delivered a keynote at the HBPA conference in Arkansas. He spoke about "collaboration." He spoke...
Built to Survive: Governance, Reserves and Racing’s Power Structure
POSTED: March 2, 2026
The math simply doesn't add up. Why would our most powerful institutions sit on record reserves while the industry faces a structural hurricane? If leadership...
The Jockey Club: Guardian of the Breed… or Guardian of the Reserve?
POSTED: February 27, 2026
Short Arms, Long Speeches Show Them the Money Two of the biggest and most powerful organizations in the industry with significant payrolls are sitting on...