Archive for 2010

July 22, 2010 – “It is a characteristic of wisdom not to do desperate things.” Henry David Thoreau

Baseball is taking a little hiatus and so am I. In the meantime, here are a few links to some of our archived articles that I thought you might enjoy whilst I’m gone. See you on the weekend. Jude Jockey agent Richie Silverstein just celebrated his 1000th Hollywood Park victory with jockey Martin Pedroza. Richie […]

July 9, 2010 – “The secret to success, whether it’s women or money, is knowing when to quit. I oughta know: I’m divorced and broke.” Miami Vice’s Sonny Crockett

Mill House’s 4-year-old filly Hour Glass, winner of the Vagrancy Handicap (G2) last out at Belmont Park for trainer Todd Pletcher, and Paul Pompa, Jr.’s 3-year-old D’Funnybone, a five-time Graded stakes-winner for trainer Rick Dutrow, are prominent among the nominees for the rich races to be run on the $1.35 million Summit of Speed program […]

By Jude T. Feld HRH Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother enjoyed her trips to the Queen’s Plate probably more than anyone ever has. The Queen and Prince Philip are continuing their Canadian tour back in Ontario where they will spend Sunday morning in church and their afternoon at Woodbine. A sharp Thoroughbred owner and breeder, […]

July 2, 2010 – “It is better to deserve honors and not have them than to have them and not deserve them.” Mark Twain

By Jude T. Feld Is Regal Ransom ready to show his championship form? We’ll find out in Belmont’s Suburban (G2).Godolphin Photo Summer racing is the absolute best and this weekend kicks off what looks like a much better than average season of Thoroughbred sport. Pay attention, watch the replays if you miss a race or […]

I proposed the following scenario to a few Thoroughbred racing experts who like to bet a bit: Let’s just say they’re running The Race of This Century So Far (G1) at Upsand Downs, a one-mile track of sandy loam and carpet fibers and popcorn that owners, trainers and handicappers have been raving about since its […]

June 23, 2010 – “Money can’t buy happiness, but it can make you awfully comfortable while you are being miserable.” Clare Boothe Luce.

June 12, 2010 – “Life is a gamble at terrible odds. If it were a bet, you would not take it.” Tom Stoppard