Something random…
Have you ever heard someone say they had to “go†like a racehorse? Think it was just an odd saying? Well actually, there is some truth and some history behind that. Just for fun, I thought I’d...
View ArticleThe 2011 racing season is coming up fast
Only five weeks until Derby Day! The Kentucky Derby is always held the first Saturday in May. The 1 ¼-mile race is the first jewel in the Triple Crown and has been ran at Churchill Downs in...
View ArticleNDSU Equestrian team members advance to nationals
I wanted to send congratulations to the two members of North Dakota State University’s equestrian team who will advance to national competition. Seniors Kelly O’Connell and Shannon Voges will compete...
View ArticleDerby draw tonight
Tonight’s draw in Kentucky made most of the trainers in Saturday’s Kentucky Derby fairly happy. According to reports, most walked away with the post, or close to the post, that they wanted. At any...
View ArticleI need a Mucho Macho Man…
Well, maybe. But I’m actually talking about one of this year’s Derby contenders. You’ve got to love some of the names, and this one is one of my favorites. This year especially has some cute...
View ArticleAll bets are off
Although I love racing, I actually rarely bet at the races. I’ve been known to pick a few good ones in my day (at Fargo, I’ve been able to call a whole day’s card right), but for me, the thrill...
View ArticleKeeping an eye on the roses
I don’t like to watch the front of a race. I never do. Tomorrow, when everyone is watching the leaders round the Churchill turn, that’s when I’ll be looking to see who might be making their move...
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Hollywood, The Derby and Minnesota
Gary Stevens Retired jockey Gary Stevens will once again be appearing on the Kentucky Derby pre-show this year. Although many may not have heard of his three-time Derby winning career, a lot of people...
View ArticleIt’s race time
It’s time to dust off the ratty tennis shoes, break out my scuffed up jeans and crappy T-shirts because this weekend Mom leaves for the track, which means racing season officially begins – for us...
View ArticleThanks for nothing shutdown…
Thanks to the Minnesota shutdown, there were no races at Canterbury Park over the Fourth of July. Lucky for us, training hours and the backside is still open. No races meant no spectacular fireworks...
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