Ray Paulick had an esteemed career in print journalism before launching the Paulick Report, the well-known website that compiles and disseminates news and opinion about horse racing from around the world. Since its inception in mid 2008, the Paulick Report has become a must-read for racing insiders and many fans. Mr. Paulick recently answered questions [...]

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An article in the January 18, 2010 issue of Forbes caught my attention and got me thinking about its implications for racehorses. The article, titled “Holy Cow,” explains how genomics has “revolutionized dairy farming.” Curtis Van Tassell grew up on a dairy farm and later became a geneticist with the United States Department of Agriculture. Through his [...]

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This article is divided into three parts—(1) a factual description of the U. S. economy at present; (2) an analysis of the economy in 2010 and thereafter; and (3) the most likely outlook for the U. S. racing industry in the year ahead. The U. S. economic situation as of January 1, 2010: The U. [...]

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