Archive for 2008

February 12, 2008 – “The less we know, the longer our explanations.” Ezra Pound

February 10, 2008 – “Sex is an anti-climax after this.” Jockey Mick Fitzgerald upon winning the 1996 Grand National

February 9, 2008 – “There are two kinds of travel: First Class and with children.” Julian Barnes

By Jude T. Feld Champion Filly Indian Blessing Narrowly Edges Golden Doc A and Rafael Bejarano in Santa Anita’s Santa Ynez (G2) Under Garrett Gomez BENOIT PHOTO Comebacks are the order of the day, as almost all the top contenders in Fair Grounds’ stakes are returning from layoffs. Santa Anita’s track has been closed for […]

February 7, 2008 – “Sex is like money.; only too much is enough.” John Updike

February 2, 2008 – “The less we know, the longer our explanations.” Ezra Pound

By Jude T. Feld During the Aug. 19, 2007 Jockey Club Round Table Conference in Saratoga Springs, N.Y., Jockey Club chairman Ogden Mills “Dinny” Phipps said an NTRA survey revealed that of 1,250 racing fans, one-third said Thoroughbred racing has “serious integrity issues,” with alleged use of illegal medication first and foremost. He also said […]

January 25, 2007 – “America’s on bloody sale!” The words of a European horseplayer overheard at the DRF/NTRA National Handicapping Tournament.

January 22, 2008 – “Golf is a game that needlessly prolongs the lives of some of our most useless citizens.” Bob Hope

By Jude T. Feld I often get asked the question, “What is the easiest way to handicap?” In today’s busy world, a lot of players lack the time to sit for a couple of hours with the past performances, perusing every detail of a horse’s chart. These folks still want to play – have a […]