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Minnesota-Bred Money Makers

A question was posed this morning by a renowned trainer as to which Minnesota-bred mare has the most career earnings.  He knew where the question and the eventual answer likely would go  and he was correct. A quick fact-checking mission found the numbers below. If there are errors, feel free to comment with corrections.   MN-bred […]

CAM, POLAR PLUNGE AND A TABLE UP ABOVE

BY JIM WELLS   People who knew her quickly sized up the situation Saturday afternoon. “Oh, Cam’s watching from above, as nervous as always.” What irony!  In other words, she was now doing what she didn’t allow herself to do while still here. The person in question passed away last winter and was known for […]

Opening Night Elicits Excitement

The planets are back in the proper orbits, circling the heavens in their celestial splendor. The stock market will take off like a rocket in the coming days. Peace has come to this little corner of the world. Just like that, horse racing is back on the Minnesota sports and entertainment calendar. Under gray, wet, […]