Thiskyhasnolimit winning the Louisiana Handicap at the Fair Grounds on Saturday January 21.
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Black Caviar wins her 17th straight race - The mighty mare from Down Under won the Australia Stakes (G2) at Moonee Valley by 4 1/4 lengths on Friday to remain undefeated in her first start since November. Find out more about Black Caviar, her career, and connections here. New!
"Road to the Derby" Kickoff Day at the Fair Grounds - Mr. Bowling won the featured Lecomte Stakes (G3) for the 3-year-old colts while Believe You Can won the Silverbulletday Stakes for the 3-year-old fillies. Get the results, charts, and photos for all six stakes races on the card here. New!
Willowdale and Snowshoe Pacing Series Finals - Westwardho Hanover held on to win the 2012 Willowdale Pacing Series final at Woodbine on Saturday over Mystician who won the first two legs. Also on the card, Modern Legend won the Snowshoe Pacing Series final to sweep all three legs of the series. Get the results, charts, and photos here. New!
Review: The Sport of Kings and the Kings of Crime - Horse Racing, Politics, and Organized Crime in New York 1865-1913 by Steven A. Riess. A look at the early history of racing in New York and how it may have died out if not for an alliance between organized crime and policitians. New!
2012 Kentucky Derby Future Wager Dates - There will again be three future wager pools for the Kentucky Derby on February 10-12, March 2-4, and March 30-April 1, with both exacta and win wagering. There will be a single pool for the Kentucky Oaks on March 11-13 with also with win and exacta wagering. New!
2011 Eclipse Award Winners - Havre de Grace was named Horse of the Year and Champion Older Female at the ceremony on Monday night. Acclamation won Champion Older Male and Animal Kingdom won Champion 3-year-old Male. Get all the winners with photos and vote totals here. New!
2011 Eclipse Award Finalists - The finalists for the 2011 Eclipse Awards were announced Thursday. The winners will be announced and trophies presented on Monday January 16 in Beverly Hills. Check out all the finalists for both the equine and human categories here. New!
2011 Eclipse Media Award Winners - The winners of the media categories for the 2011 Eclipse Awards have all been announced including writing, television, radio, and photography. Also included here are the Special Eclipse Award and Eclipse Awards of Merit which were also announced already. New!
Review: Kinane - A Remarkable Racing Family by Anne Holland. The story of the famous Irish family of horsemen, from patriarch Jim down to the recently retired champion rider Mick, regular rider for Coolmore for many years. New!
2011 Year in Review - As we near the end of the year, it is time to take a look back at the highs and lows of 2011. New!
2012 Triple Crown Trail - Here is the schedule for all the preps leading to the 2012 Kentucky Derby and Triple Crown. This will be updated with results weekly. New!
Indian Charlie euthanized at age 16 - Top stallion Indian Charlie, sire of three champions including Uncle Mo, had to be euthanized on December 15, 2011, at Airdie Stud in Kentucky after a battle with cancer. Find out more about his career both on and off the track here.
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California Memory wins the 2011 Cathay Pacific Hong Kong Cup - At Sha Tin on Sunday, California Memory and jockey Matthew Chadwick won the last Group 1 flat race in the world by a length over Irian and Zazou, while favorite Ambitious Dragon was fourth. Get the results, chart, and photos
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Dunaden wins the 2011 Cathay Pacific Hong Kong Vase - Melbourne Cup winner Dunaden defeated locally trained Thumbs Up by 3/4 length, while Melbourne Cup runner-up Red Cadeaux and Silver Pond dead-heated for third. Favorite Campanalogist checked in fifth. Get the results, chart, and photos here. New!
Able One upsets in the 2011 Cathay Pacific Hong Kong Mile - Nine-year-old horse Able One and 50-year-old jockey Jeff Lloyd captured the world's richest turf mile race at odds of 65-1, by a neck over late-running Cityscape and favorite Xtension. Get the results, chart, and photos here. New!
Lucky Nine wins the 2011 Cathay Pacific Hong Kong Sprint - Locally-trained Lucky Nine closed in the final furlong to win by a head over Joy and Fun and Entrapment at Sha Tin in Hong Kong, with favorite Little Bridge finishing fourth. Get the results, chart, and photos here. New!
2011 Cathay Pacific Hong Kong International Races Workout Photos - Photos and comments for 22 of the international horses at Sha Tin this week, including Melbourne Cup winner and runner-up Dunaden and Red Cadeaux. New!
2011 Cathay Pacific Hong Kong International Races Entries - Post positions were draw on Thursday for the Hong Kong Cup, Vase, Sprint, and Mile, worth a total of HK$20 million. All the races have 13 or 14 horses except the Hong Kong Cup which has 10, headed by French runner Cirrus des Aigles. Get the fields for all 4 races with post positions here. New!
Review: Peter Pan - The Forgotten Story of Phar Lap's Successor by Jessica Owers. An interesting and well written biography of the two-time Melbourne Cup winner who may have been even better than his more well know predecessor Phar Lap.
Frankie Dettori wins the 2011 Cathay Pacific International Jockeys' Championship - He won 2 legs of the 4 race series to take the title over New Zealand jockey James McDonald. This was the third win for Dettori in the event. Get the results and photos here.
2012 Horse Calendars - A look at what is available for 2012 from Calendars.com and Cafe Press. Both racing and other horse calendars are here including my annual thoroughbred and harness racing calendars. Also check out my Christmas cards and other items: "Let It Snow" and "Happy Holidays".
Norse Ridge Farm Open House - They held an open house on December 4 to show off their stallions including Perfect Soul (sire of Breeders' Cup Filly & Mare Turf winner Perfect Shirl), Gayego, Not Bourbon, and Rebellion. Check out photos of each and their stats.
Cigar Mile and Gazelle Stakes results - To Honor and Serve won the Cigar Mile (G1) by 1 3/4 lengths over Hymn Book and Calibrachoa. Also on the card, favorite Awesome Feather romped in the Gazelle Stakes (G1) by 5 1/4 lengths over Draw It and Love and Pride. Get the results, charts, and photos here.
Remsen and Demoiselle Stakes results - O'Prado Again rallied to win by 3/4 of a length in the Remsen Stakes (G2) for the juvenile colts. Favorite Disposablepleasure overcame a stumble at the start and an objection to win the Demoiselle Stakes (G2) for the fillies. Get the results, charts, and photos.
Run in Aruba wins the Kingarvie Stakes - He came from last to win by 3 1/2 lengths over Ultimate Destiny and True Executive at Woodbine on Saturday. Get the results, charts, and photos here plus photos of Court Vision's retirement appearance earlier in the day.
Delta Downs Jackpot Stakes day results - Sabercat rallied to win by 4 lengths in the $1 million Delta Downs Jackpot Stakes (G3), one of 6 big stakes on the card Saturday. Get the results, charts, and photos for all 6 here.
Atlantic Hurricane romps in the Bessarabian Stakes (G3) - She blew them away by 5 lengths at Woodbine Sunday with longshot Mullins Beach second and favorite Embur's Song third. Get the results, charts, and photos here.
Hit It Rich wins the Long Island Handicap (G3) - She held off Mekong Melody to win the Long Island Handicap (G3) at Aqueduct by 1 1/2 lengths with Musical Rain third. Get the results, charts, and photos here plus bonus photos of the new Resorts World Casino that is now open.
Straight Story upsets in the Autumn Stakes (G2) - He went wire-to-wire to win by 1 3/4 lengths at odds of 38-1 at Woodbine on Saturday. Pender Harbour was 2nd, Stunning Stag 3rd, and favorite City Wolf a dismal 8th. Get the results, chart, and photos here.
Breeders' Cup Saturday Results - There were 9 races Saturday highlighted by the $5 million Classic where Drosselmeyer was just one of many upsets for the day. Biggest upset was was Court Vision who paid $131 to win in the Mile, with favorite Goldikova running 3rd. Get the results, charts, and photos for all 9 races here. Get more photos and comments for each race here: Marathon Turf Sprint Dirt Mile Mile Juvenile Juvenile Turf Sprint Turf Classic
Breeders' Cup Friday Results - There were 6 races Friday highlighted by the Ladies' Classic where favorite Royal Delta drew off to win by 2 1/2 lengths and the Filly and Mare Turf where Perfect Shirl was an upset winner. Get the results, charts, and photos for all 6 races here. Get more photos and comments for each race here: Juvenile Sprint F&M Sprint Juvenile Fillies Turf Juvenile Fillies F&M Turf Ladies Classic
Articles from 2010 - All my articles from 2010 and previous years
Breeders' Cup Virtual Postcards - Also lots of other types of racing postcards are available to send your online friends.
Eight Belles Tribute - A photo tribute to the gallant filly Eight Belles. She will be missed by many. Online postcards also available.
Mariah's Storm - the inspiration behind "Dreamer" - Here is some more info plus the true story of Mariah's Storm which provided the idea for the horse racing movie "Dreamer: Inspired by a True Story"
My Eclipse award-winning photo! - It is still hard to believe I won! Here is the photo along with how I took it and a couple of follow up shots.
Racing Jigsaw Puzzles - a selection of my photos made into online jigsaw puzzles in your choice of difficulty.
Man O'War Trivia Quiz - See just how much Man O'War history you know!
Cavalia, an Unbridled Affair - Ok it isn't racing, but we all love horses anyway. Thanks to Tina Hines and Charlene Keys here is a look at Cavalia, a showcase of human and equine performers currently touring.
The Smarty Jones Story - where he came from and how he almost died before ever getting to race plus the stories of his connections. Updated after the Belmont with more info and new photos.
Racing Wallpaper - a selection of wallpaper for your computer screen including three different ones featuring Smarty Jones.
Man O'War Merchandise - shirts, mugs, a lunchbox, and more with Man O'War on them using my own photos and painting.
Seabiscuit - a timeless classic - shirts, mugs, mousepads, license plate frames, and even a lunchbox for Seabiscuit using my own photos and painting.
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Photo Merchandise - shirts, mousepads, posters, and more featuring my photos.
Trivia Quiz - Test your knowledge of the Breeders' Cup, the Triple Crown races, Seabiscuit, or Canadian racing with this online trivia quiz.
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Recent Reviews:
Peter Pan - The Forgotten Story of Phar Lap's Successor by Jessica Owers
Crushing the Cup 2011 - by Jim Mazur and Peter Mallett
Six Weeks in Saratoga - by Brendan O'Meara
Horse Racing's Most Wanted - by David L. Hudson Jr.
Saratoga Race Course - by Kimberly Gatto
Dancer's Image - The Forgotten Story of the 1968 Kentucky Derby by Milton C. Toby
Sham: Great was Second Best - by Phil Dandrea
Greatness and Goodness: Barbaro and His Legacy - by Alex Brown
Beyond the Homestretch - by Lynn Reardon
Triple Crown Handicapper 2011 - by Jim Mazur
A Racing and Breeding Tradition: The Horses of the Aga Khan - by Philip Jodidio
Affirmed - The Last Triple Crown Winner by Lou Sahadi
Lord of Misrule - by Jaimy Gordon
Thoroughbred Breeding - by Dr. Matthew Binns and Tony Morris
John Henry: The Steel Driving Racehorse DVD
How Kentucky Became Southern - by Maryjean Wall
The Story of Your Life - A History of The Sporting Life Newspaper (1859-1998) by James Lambie
Crushing the Cup 2010 - by Jim Mazur and Peter Mallett
Secretariat Movie
Secretariat's Meadow - by Kate Chenery Tweedy and Leeanne Ladin
Churchill Downs - America's Most Historic Racetrack by Kimberly Gatto
Triple Crown Handicapper 2010 - by Jim Mazur
100 Magic Moments of the Turf - Compiled by Graham Roe
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