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Mixto is another Classic dice roller

Oct 21, 2024 at 08:20 pm by Danny Brewer

The joys of winning the Breeders’ Cup Classic are immeasurable…well, one of the measures is a $3.1 million winner’s purse. The money and the glory br.... Read More

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

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

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

The Chosen Vron is the real deal

Jan 15, 2024 at 07:08 pm by Danny Brewer

What is the mark of a real star athlete? Obviously, big performances are important. But, in reality, to define really good it is all about consistency. Who can bring it.... Read More

Tennessee Turf Awards for 2023

Jan 10, 2024 at 08:58 pm by Danny Brewer

The sport of kings is just that…royalty. With that in mind, let’s take a look in the rearview at the 2023 racing year and dish out a few accolades..... Read More

Cotillion a big test for Ceiling Crusher

Sep 20, 2023 at 07:32 pm by Danny Brewer

In the Thoroughbred racing game, every trip to the starting gates is a test. When it’s a Grade 1 worth $1 million it is definitely more than a pop quiz. For one f.... Read More

A pair of streakers earn grade 1 glory in Sprint division

Jul 30, 2023 at 09:43 pm by Danny Brewer

Question of the day…Are all streakers sprinters?... I think in some cases the answer is yes…depending of course on the type of streaker we are referencing.... Read More

Del Mar magnificence begins July 21

Jul 18, 2023 at 09:07 pm by Danny Brewer

There are special places and then…there is Del Mar. All sports have venues that seem to echo greatness and the Seaside Oval in Southern California is tha.... 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

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 provides a Classic answer

Sep 04, 2022 at 11:06 am by Danny Brewer

Athletes always face questions, that’s the nature of sports. They answer on the playing field. The 2022 Pacific Classic at Del Mar provided more than just a simpl.... Read More

Sn Diego and Bing provide positive results at Del Mar

Jul 31, 2022 at 08:52 am by Danny Brewer

The magnificence that is the Del Mar meet provided another positive test result on the second Saturday of operation in 2022. Wait a minute…don’t get too ex.... Read More

Knicks Go enjoys a classic run in the Classic

Nov 07, 2021 at 07:07 pm by Danny Brewer

How many times can we use the word “Classic” in a sentence and it still be okay? Hopefully four is permissible so here we go…The 2021 Bre.... Read More

Corniche was brilliant in Breeders' Cup Juvenile

Nov 06, 2021 at 09:48 am by Danny Brewer

Future Stars Friday at the Breeders' Cup featured upsets, big runs, and a little of the bizarre. But the best of a big day was a brilliant run by one of the favorites..... Read More

Astronaut shooting for the stars in Breeders' Cup

Oct 26, 2021 at 09:33 pm by Danny Brewer

The Breeders’ Cup is a great opportunity for Thoroughbreds to gain glory. Runners from across the globe will descend on Del Mar for the 2021 edition with ey.... Read More

Looking for Mo at the Breeders' Cup

Oct 24, 2021 at 09:12 pm by Danny Brewer

The Breeders’ Cup is always a huge showcase for talent in the Thoroughbred racing game. Often times it also can crown champions as a win against this type competit.... Read More

Dr. Schivel writing a Breeders' Cup prescription

Oct 18, 2021 at 09:49 pm by Danny Brewer

A certain type of fever has been well documented over the years when it comes to the sport of Thoroughbred racing. Kentucky Derby fever has gripped many ove.... Read More

Medina Spirit alive and well in Shared Belief

Aug 30, 2021 at 07:39 pm by Danny Brewer

If there were any questions about the quality of Medina Spirit, they were answered in the Shared Belief Stakes at Del Mar on August 29. A determined runner with.... Read More