Sports Brew

Thorpedo Anna readies for Breeders' Cup in Cotillion

Sep 26, 2024 at 08:47 pm by Danny Brewer

    As perhaps the best three-year old horse in training, what could the Cotillion Stakes at PARX do for a fleet-footed filly named Thorpedo Anna? If you saw th.... Read More

Goliad enjoys an old-fashioned double at Kentucky Downs

Sep 08, 2024 at 01:54 pm by Danny Brewer

  What’s better than a double?... Perhaps an old-fashioned double?... Or better yet, an old-fashioned Kentucky Downs double?... Ask the Goliad connections and you w.... Read More

Mixto and Team O'Neill enjoy thrill of victory in Pacific Classic

Sep 03, 2024 at 09:11 pm by Danny Brewer

  The predictable unpredictability of the Thoroughbred racing game certainly makes for plenty of excitement. The unthinkable is always thinkable and the thrill of victory.... Read More

So...Who id number one in the world of thoroughbred Racing???

Aug 25, 2024 at 08:40 am by Danny Brewer

  We ask this question because on August 24, Thorpedo Anna, The Chosen Vron, Vahva, and Silver Knott were all defeated in their attempts to maintain dominance in their re.... Read More

Kentucky Downs THE place to be...again

Aug 11, 2024 at 10:02 am by Danny Brewer

  As the dog days of August bark on and September draws nearer, there is a certain smell in the air. If you travel just north of Nashville and venture across the state li.... Read More

Kentucky Downs will show them the money in 2024

Jul 28, 2024 at 10:46 am by Danny Brewer

  How do you get top flight athletes in today’s sporting world? It’s really pretty simple. Just show them the money.   Over the past few years, Kentucky.... Read More

The Chosen Iron repeats in the Bing Crosby Stakes

Jul 28, 2024 at 09:07 am by Danny Brewer

  From time to time, we see those “special” players in the games we follow. Being recognized as one in a particular field and truly living up to it is not som.... Read More

Del Mar set to open on July 20

Jul 17, 2024 at 08:34 pm by Danny Brewer

  Just being real, there are sporting venues and then there are sporting venues. Now, if you are catching the drift, you understand certain places are just special. If yo.... Read More

Kingsbarns was royal in the Stephen Foster

Jun 30, 2024 at 11:06 am by Danny Brewer

 The grade 1 Stephen Foster Stakes was all about the royalty on June 29 as we saw a perceived talent solidify his place in the top tier of older classic distance horses..... Read More

Hoist The Gold hopes for a good Landing

Jun 25, 2024 at 09:18 pm by Danny Brewer

  As we matriculate through the many layers of the sports world, from time to time you come across those “special” competitors. The one who clearly loves to c.... Read More

Foster Day full of fireworks on closing weekend at Churchill Downs

Jun 23, 2024 at 08:10 pm by Danny Brewer

  This time of year brings thoughts of a great fireworks display. We are not talking about cousin Jethro and his Roman candle trick. We mean a real display with flowering.... Read More

National Treasure pulls a Mike Tyson in Met Mile

Jun 12, 2024 at 09:39 pm by Danny Brewer

  Of course we are dating ourselves a bit, but remember some of those old heavyweight boxing matches featuring Mike Tyson? For those who may not remember the youngest fig.... Read More

Triple Crown Series tells everyone about Thorpedo Anna

Jun 09, 2024 at 11:27 am by Danny Brewer

  For those scoring at home, the title is a bit intriguing. Thorpedo Anna is the wonderful filly that won both the Kentucky Oaks and Acorn Stakes in dominant fashion. So.... Read More

Chasing down the Belmont Stakes

Jun 05, 2024 at 09:44 pm by Danny Brewer

  Ahh yes, the third leg of the Triple Crown. This 156th running of the “Test of a Champion” will be a little different as it will be contested at Saratoga Ra.... Read More

The Grey Seizes the 149th Preakness Stakes

May 19, 2024 at 09:46 am by Danny Brewer

  No, we are not incorrect about the name of the winner of the 149th Preakness Stakes, but instead are simply reiterating the statement this thriving three-year-old made.... Read More

Running down Preakness 149

May 16, 2024 at 08:30 pm by Danny Brewer

Folks at Old Hilltop have long said “they only run the Kentucky Derby to find out who is good enough for the Preakness”. We are not sure if that necessarily applie.... Read More

Kentucky Derby 150 sees people repeat history

May 05, 2024 at 11:57 am by Danny Brewer

  The world history department at Smyrna High School years ago featured an extremely good educator named Al Wilkerson. Mr. Wilkerson was a man that commanded respect and.... Read More

Running Down Kentucky Derby 150

May 02, 2024 at 11:51 am by Danny Brewer

  One thing we have learned from our years of covering the Kentucky Derby is the only predictable thing is unpredictability. When asked who among the 20 runners are the e.... Read More

Kentucky Derby dreams can go on Endlessly

Apr 28, 2024 at 02:50 pm by Danny Brewer

  For some people, Kentucky Derby dreams can go on Endlessly. In 2024, that is the case for the backers of a colt based in Southern California.   Since March 23 of.... Read More

Stronghold looking for a Derby small package

Apr 28, 2024 at 01:34 pm by Danny Brewer

  Remember when you were a kid watching professional wrestling and there was always the big, athletic guy that had that move that ended the match. Then you went and tried.... Read More