Friday and Saturday at Gulfstream Park features the Hutcheson Stakes, the Holy Bull Stakes, and the Donn Handicap. But don’t miss some exciting allowance races, including the debut of Nicanor.
Posts by Jamie Newell:
The Cautionary Tale of Revolutionary Road
Revolutionary Road serves up a platter of powerhouse performances by Kate Winslet and Leonardo DiCaprio — so why the Oscar snub? Jamie Newell suspects the film is just too smart for the Academy.
Expectations Are Too High for Barbaro’s Little Brothers
The 2006 Kentucky Derby winner, Barbaro, captured the hearts of a nation. Will his little brothers, Nicanor and Lentenor, carry on his legacy? And if so, which part?
A Look Back and a Peek Forward
Horse racing fans experienced the highest of highs and the lowest of lows in 2008. Here’s a look back on some of the most profound moments of last year, and a peek at what exciting things may come out of 2009.
Juveniles Set for Cashcall Clash
Is it time to begin thinking about the 2009 Derby? Yep. The field for the Derby will begin to be thinned at the Cashcall.
Why Not Horse Racing Dear Sports Fans?
Some days, the writing flows out of me as quickly as a Colorado rapid. And then there are other days, like this one, where there’s nothing of excitement pulling me to my computer to …
Horse Racing Loses Heroic Figure in Wanderin Boy
The old saying, “God giveth and He taketh away,” echoed in the minds of horsemen all last weekend, where three days of big races was marked by both brilliance and tragedy. While we witnessed the …
Goodbye Curlin?
Steve Asmussen’s barn must be a lot quieter right now. The Breeders’ Cup buzz has diminished, the Big Brown rivalry has been shelved as one more story for “what might have been” and, in general, …
Spend a Night with Bruce Campbell
Tickets are still available to see actor Bruce Campbell live screening his new film, My Name is Bruce at the Avon Theater in Decatur, Ill., on Dec. 1. You know Bruce. As a cult and …
The Bad Cat is Back
God love the geldings. Honestly, if he was a colt, El Gato Malo probably wouldn’t be stepping foot onto another race track in his lifetime. Injured in his last start back in May, the bay …