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Hovdey: Hot topics, burning questions
We get letters, emails, troubling texts, and messages in empty bourbon bottles. Sometimes it's best to let them float away. But then there are the questions worth answering.Full Story >>
June 21, 2018
Hovdey: Most everyone loves a parade
By Jay Hovdey
One surefire distraction from harsh reality is the sight of a great horse on parade. Strolling majestically in front of fans, free of pari-mutuel responsibilities, the great horse is allowed to be appreciated in real time, up close and personal.
June 20, 2018
Hovdey: Jockeys and Jeans gives leg up to PDJF
By Jay Hovdey
Racing's most unusual, inspiring reunion will take place at Canterbury Park Saturday evening, when the yin and yang of the riding profession gathers to celebrate the fifth annual Jockeys and Jeans fundraiser.
June 17, 2018
Watchmaker: Pavel shines on otherwise disappointing night
By Mike Watchmaker
It was a humbling evening for some highly regarded horses at Churchill Downs Saturday night.
June 14, 2018
Hovdey: St. Julien gets a lift from Smith's kindness
By Jay Hovdey
Lying in a hospital bed in Iowa, Marlon St. Julien had just finished watching Justify take the Belmont Stakes last Saturday to become the 13th winner of the Triple Crown. He was tired, emotionally drained, and the meds were kicking in. As he began to ...
June 11, 2018
Hovdey: As the Belmont turned, a soap opera was born
By Jay Hovdey
There should be no surprise that the opening quarter mile of the 150th Belmont Stakes last Saturday has become grist for post-race agita.
June 09, 2018
Watchmaker: That's enough talk of changing the Triple Crown
By Mike Watchmaker
Remember when some very influential people insisted something needed to be done to bring the Triple Crown more into line with the realities of today’s game, which really was just a euphemism to dumb the Triple Crown down, and make it easier to win by ...
June 07, 2018
Hovdey: Triple Crown timeline spans Whitaker's life
By Jay Hovdey
With a 13th Triple Crown on the line, it's a perfect time to check in with Jack Whitaker, the Renaissance broadcaster who was doing the Belmont Stakes on CBS when most homes still suffered through prime time on black-and-white Zenith consoles.
June 06, 2018
Hovdey: In the kingdom of jockeys, it's still a man's world
By Jay Hovdey
Over recent years the number of female members in the Jockeys' Guild has hovered around 8 percent or 9 percent. Little wonder then, that such a small segment of a given population would have produced only four women that have ridden in a Triple Crown ...
June 04, 2018
Hovdey: Veitch reflects on changes and lack thereof
By Jay Hovdey
Even four decades on, it doesn't take a phone call to launch Alydar's retired trainer, John Veitch, into a fond reverie. The mahogany red chestnut put Veitch on the road to the Hall of Fame, while allowing the young horseman – he was 32 during the ...
June 03, 2018
Watchmaker: Unique Bella's distance ability still unclear
By Mike Watchmaker
Maybe Unique Bella does have distance limitations. It’s difficult to know for certain because she has not yet had the opportunity to race beyond 1 1/16 miles. However, if Unique Bella does have a limit as to how far she can effectively perform, the ...
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