Archive for 2009

May 15, 2009 – “The only sure thing about luck is that it will change.” Wilson Mizner

By Jude T. Feld The Preakness (G1) always seems like the least respected race in the Triple Crown but it usually holds the most intrigue. This year’s edition is no exception, as superfilly RACHEL ALEXANDRA opens up as the 8-5 morning line favorite, while Kentucky Derby winner MINE THAT BIRD is 6-1 early. Much has […]

May 12, 2009 – “You can live to be 100 if you give up all the things that make you want to live that long.” Woody Allen

By Jude T. Feld Preakness week oddly kicks with a couple of big races for three-year-olds – the Peter Pan (G2) and the Lone Star Derby (G3) while unbeaten Rail Trip puts his streak on the line in the Mervyn Leroy (G2) – a race you won’t want to miss. With showers everywhere, track conditions […]

May 7, 2009 – “We are not exactly sure what we saw last Saturday.” Al Stall, Jr.

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By Jude T. Feld 1st Race) MOTHER RUTH ran well in her debut and should get a great trip, right behind the speed, under jockey Garrett Gomez. AWESOME GRANNIE sports a bullet gate work at Churchill and hails from the barn of top debut trainer Steve Asmussen. She is the filly to fear most. 2nd […]

By Jude T. Feld Today is a day for the gals. ZENYATTA and RACHEL ALEXANDRA are both the queens of their division and will square off against their most powerful adversaries. It should be a grand day of racing. 1st Race) SATIN THUNDER possesses class and speed – a powerful combination. She will be tough […]

April 23, 2009 – “There’s a difference between beauty and charm. A beautiful woman is one I notice. A charming woman is one who notices me.” John Erskine

April 21, 2009 – “Never miss a chance to have sex or appear on television.” Gore Vidal