Moe Man Takes Bullit
Quite appropriate. Very fitting. The trainer of a Breeders’ Cup Classic winner saddles the winning horse in a $35,000 overnight stake named for John Bullit, Canterbury Downs champion claimer in 1986, a horse ridden by Mike Smith, Julie Krone, Chris Antley, Scott Stevens and Dean Kutz among others. Ian Wilkes, who conditioned 2012 Classic winner Fort […]
Mister Mardi Gras in Mile
The long awaited rains finally arrived Saturday morning, bringing to mind once more the time-worn admonition – be careful of what you wish for. Horsemen, riders and even track management had hoped for rain to brighten up the yellowing turf course that was hardening day by day the past few weeks. With two premier races […]
Race of the Week – Stephen Foster
The Downs After Dark card for Stephen Foster Saturday is a little light on numbers but long on star Power, with a competitive but compact feature. The Foster may not make you millions but it’s a heck of a race. The field’s earned nearly $10,000,000; with likely favorite or second choice Successful Dan ranking fifth […]
Who is Your Horse of the Year?
As 2012 draws to a close, the debate over the Horse of the Year heats up. It’s a contentious group this year without any overwhelming favorite. Who did you think was the best of 2012? Here’s a look at the field: Fort Larned – He’d fit the mold of HOY most years, winning the Breeders’ Cup […]
Breeders’ Cup 2012: The Aftermath
Every year I have mixed thoughts on the Breeders’ Cup. This year it was another up-and-down affair, but overall Saturday went this handicapper’s way more than Friday. Race by race, let’s review: Juvenile Sprint: Anti-climactic at best. Merit Man and Hightail put on a decent stretch duel for us, but the rail was obviously playing […]
