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Major Kentucky Derby Preps begin March 25

Mar 23, 2023 at 08:39 pm by Danny Brewer

  The serious runs at the immortality a win in the Kentucky Derby brings are about to begin. Over the next three weeks, races like the Louisiana Derby, Jeff Ruby Steaks,.... Read More

Friday Pony Picks with Danny Brewer for 3-17-23

Mar 17, 2023 at 09:34 am by bryan

Angel of Empire looks heavenly in Risen Star

Feb 20, 2023 at 09:40 pm by Danny Brewer

  As the road to the Kentucky Derby widens on the way to Louisville and the first Saturday in May, just what are you looking for?   As is the case with any athlete,.... Read More

Rachel Alexandra Stakes may have Kentucky Derby implications

Feb 14, 2023 at 08:53 pm by Danny Brewer

  Wait a minute…hold the King cake…is that headline right?... The Rachel Alexandra Stakes at the Fair Grounds on February 18 is for three-year-old fillies..... Read More

Romans hopes for Cyclone upgrade in Holy Bull Stakes

Feb 02, 2023 at 07:27 pm by Danny Brewer

  Some may be wondering just when Thoroughbred training mastermind Dale Romans became a meteorologist. Well, it might have been about last September when a Cyclone came i.... Read More

Art Collector turns in a masterpiece in Pegasus

Jan 29, 2023 at 09:59 am by Danny Brewer

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Pegasus Cup a big opportunity for someone

Jan 25, 2023 at 09:43 pm by Danny Brewer

The sixth running of the Pegasus World Cup may be the most balanced affair in this grade 1 race’s brief history. As twelve evenly matched runners go to post on January 2.... Read More

Amoss might be holding a pocket pair

Jan 18, 2023 at 08:51 pm by Danny Brewer

  One of the great things about the Thoroughbred racing game is the year-round excitement. Of course, this part of the calendar can add a little more juice to the poker g.... Read More

Tennessee Turf Awards for 2022

Jan 11, 2023 at 08:17 pm by Danny Brewer

  Each year we like to recognize some noteworthy performers in the wonderful world of Thoroughbred racing. As a native and resident of the Volunteer state, we like to put.... Read More

Victory Formation looks like a winner in Smarty Jones

Jan 02, 2023 at 07:27 pm by Danny Brewer

  What’s the end-game goal on New Year’s Day?... Of course, it is to be able to line up in a Victory Formation.   On a day normally associated with coll.... Read More

Music City Bowl delivers again

Jan 01, 2023 at 10:16 am by Danny Brewer

For twenty-five years now the Music City Bowl has done what it was supposed to do...deliver a post-season bowl game between big-time programs. The quarter-century marker that.... Read More

Bowl win adds to Blue Raider resume

Dec 28, 2022 at 09:33 pm by Danny Brewer

  In the increasingly tough and changing world of college football, what does winning a bowl game mean for a program? With all things considered, for Middle Tennessee Sta.... Read More

Kentucky Downs adds another graded stakes for 2023

Dec 18, 2022 at 09:37 am by Danny Brewer

  Recent announcements have told some what they already knew. The live racing meet at Kentucky Downs is good and just keeps getting better.   Last week the Thorough.... Read More

Kentucky Downs adds another graded stakes for 2023

Dec 18, 2022 at 09:37 am by Danny Brewer

  Recent announcements have told some what they already knew. The live racing meet at Kentucky Downs is good and just keeps getting better.   Last week the Thorough.... Read More

MTSU uses alphabet to punch their Hawaii Bowl ticket

Dec 07, 2022 at 09:40 pm by Danny Brewer

  For the sixth time in the past eight seasons, Middle Tennessee State (7-5) will be participating in a post-season bowl game. To top that, the Blue Raiders are going to.... Read More

Clark Stakes answers questions at Churchill Downs

Nov 27, 2022 at 08:30 am by Danny Brewer

    As is the case with most races, the Clark Stakes provided some answers on November 25. Here is a quick look at what we may have learned from the 148th runni.... Read More

Justique a WOW in Desi Arnaz Stakes

Nov 20, 2022 at 10:03 am by Danny Brewer

  The thrill of a talented two-year-old horse is something special. The thoughts of future glory makes for excitement, to say the least. When that runner turns in a WOW p.... Read More

Flightline...how does he stack up???

Nov 14, 2022 at 09:18 pm by Danny Brewer

  Now that Flightline has been officially sent to the breeding shed, the debate can begin. Where does this unbeaten runner rank as far as the all-time greats are concerne.... Read More

Flightline...how does he stack up???

Nov 14, 2022 at 09:17 pm by Danny Brewer

  Now that Flightline has been officially sent to the breeding shed, the debate can begin. Where does this unbeaten runner rank as far as the all-time greats are concerne.... Read More

Salute to Veterans win gives Blue Raiders a chance

Nov 13, 2022 at 09:56 am by Danny Brewer

The annual Salute to Veterans game at Floyd Stadium was meaningful in more ways than one for MTSU football. First and foremost it gave area folks an opportunity to say thanks.... Read More