A half century ago, racing fans were eagerly anticipating another electrifying stretch run, this time at Churchill Downs, by Carry Back, who was named for a provision in federal tax law. He was a small colt, 15.1 hands, a Florida-bred born at Ocala Stud, and not a blueblood by any means, being by Saggy, whose [...]

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Horse Racing Business digresses to the light side today to focus on the “bets” available on Friday’s Royal Wedding in London. This event should appeal to the sporting nature of horse racing bettors, even if they could care less about the social aspects. Serious handicappers like to decipher what is about to happen in a [...]

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Two significant developments in the past several weeks should benefit Thoroughbred horse racing and are worthy of commendation. The first initiative is explained in a press release by the National Thoroughbred Racing Association dated April 20, 2011: “The Breeders’ Cup has conducted a major overhaul of its ‘Challenge’ series that guarantees winners of designated stakes [...]

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