Opinion
On Breeding: British Idiom goes the distance
A Breeders’ Cup victory by two-year-old British Idiom bespeaks the distance influences in her pedigree – and is a boost to her PA-based sire Flashback.
Piassek: Industry must fill big gap in fan education
There’s plenty of info for the novice fan of horse racing. But what about those looking to take the next step: It’s the next big step in fan education.
On breeding: Golden start for Golden Lad
Golden Lad, whose first crop are newly minted three-year-olds, is off to a fast start, with stakes winners and sales toppers among his first to hit the track.
Genaro: Not be a racing Grinch, but…
Not to be a Grinch, but unless those involved with horses see them as more than profit centers, 2020 won’t be much to look forward to.
The almost-good story racing’s not telling
Under fire for equine fatalities, racing’s leadership is flailing for responses — while ignoring the almost-good story it could be telling.
On breeding: Sharing early to the party
Maryland-bred Sharing is – like her sire and dam – a Breeders’ Cup winner, but unlike her pedigree suggests is impressively precocious.
Piassek: Criticizing PETA won’t save horses, or racing
The racing industry’s criticism of PETA and other antagonists has been swift, harsh — and a distraction from the issues that really matter.
Genaro: Breeders’ Cup shows sport I love – and hate
The Breeders’ Cup provided the outcome that Teresa Genaro wanted — and the one she feared – and has her wondering about the future.
On breeding: The (Avani) Force is strong
Hard-hitting sprinter Call Paul – a multiple graded winner – and promising juvenile Pink Caddy are half-siblings whose lineage didn’t presage greatness.
Genaro: Mountaineer questions need answers
The euthanized Mountaineer Park horse dumped in a landfill raises troubling questions, opines Teresa Genaro. Why won’t anyone in the industry answer them?
Op-Ed: New Pimlico needs the old
Racing fan/historian April I. Smith is jumping for joy at The agreement to keep Pimlico in Baltimore — but says more must be done to meld new and old.
Md. Million: Hugs, cheers, and tears at mini-Breeders’ Cup
Maryland Million has grown into exactly what Jim McKay envisioned: a mini-Breeders’ Cup for Maryland that for many participants represents the pinnacle.
On breeding: In with the… old?
While the stallion and breeding business often focuses on what’s new and shiny, several regional sires are striking a blow for the tried and true.
On breeding: No headache for Hangover Kid
First crop stallion Hangover Kid has only six named two-year-olds — but at least one of them looks to be a real runner, in On Breeding.
On breeding: Help is on the way in Maryland
The MHBA may be cause for optimism that Maryland’s new stallions are going to have a major impact, in on breeding.
Belmont analysis and observations
A grab bag of Belmont thoughts: why Tacitus won’t win, how much Chad will we see, which Midlantic-breds are in action, and more.
One strange Preakness season kicks off… strangely
Derby winner Country House won’t contest the Preakness – first time in 23 years that’s happened – and that’s only one part of the strangeness.
Some thoughts on the Kentucky Derby DQ
The first-ever Kentucky Derby disqualification for an in-race infraction has generated plenty of controversy. Our thoughts…
Santa Anita situation underlines need for crisis response protocols
The Santa Anita Park situation needs to be a lesson to the Thoroughbred industry: define a crisis response protocol now, and not after an issue becomes a disaster.
An apology
We went silent for a week — quite by accident — and we owe our readers an apology, and a promise.
