Archive for 2009

By Gene Williams Rising Star Joel RosarioBenoit Photo In a country where “beisbol” is king, there’s little call for a 5-foot-2, 109-pounder to step up and take his swings with the bat. But if Joel Rosario continues to take his swings with his riding crops, Dominican sports fans are probably going to have to find […]

August 6, 2009 – “The great question… which I have not been able to answer… is, “What does a woman want?” Dumas

July 23, 2009 – “Think of how stupid the average person is, and realize half of them are stupider than that.” George Carlin

By Jude T. Feld Top Class Thoroughbreds, sand, surf and turf dominate the Del Mar racing seasonDel Mar Photo For over 30 years, Del Mar’s opening day has been like a national holiday for my family. This year, we’ll be spread all over the country, but everyone will be there in spirit and we’ll all […]

1ST) Mc Preview – First time in claimer Scoopie Bye Bye – Always right there Lil Dancing Corona – Could win if ready 2nd) Tac It Like a Lady – Wins big if fit Valorie Cause – Has shown good improvement Jollas Gold Run – Good works for debut 3rd) Little Bit Whimsy – Been […]

By John Engelhardt Owner, trainer, jockey Sherry Kirk galloping one of her horses at River DownsJohn Engelhardt/River Downs Photo Fifty-year-old Sherry Kirk rode Dadoway to a fifth-place finish in the first race at River Downs on Friday. She is quite familiar with the 4-year-old gelding as she is also his owner and trainer. With 12 […]

June 26, 2009 – “The advantage of taking an instant dislike to somebody is that it saves time.” Spike Milligan

June 20, 2009 – “Economists were created to make weather forecasters look good.” Rupert Murdoch

By Jude T. Feld Michael House’s three-year-old gelding, Battle of Hastings, will be favored to win Saturday’s $500,000 Colonial Turf Cup (G2)Benoit Photo “Stormy Weather” is a great song but that forecast is usually not good for turf racing or the U.S. Open. Today’s best races are all scheduled for the sod, which makes handicapping […]

June 18, 2009 – “I wouldn’t know a steroid from a reefer.” Lou Pinella