Category Archives: Horseracing

Never Did I Ever Or How A Kid From Philly Lived The Kentucky Derby Dream On One Of Its Most Historic Days.

Posted on May 1, 2020 by horseracingsupporter

“Never did I ever dream in a million years that I would ever go to the Derby with my own horse…that I bred! That just didn’t happen to poor kids from Philly! I still can’t believe it sometimes!” Continue reading →

Posted in Horseracing, Horseracing Fans, Pari-Mutuel, Racing | Tagged #iamhorseracing, #KentuckyDerbyAtHome, #wesupporthorseracing, Genuine Risk, Jack Klugman, Jaklin Klugman | Leave a comment

Racing Lost One of Its Biggest Fans and I Lost an Irreplaceable Friend

Posted on September 17, 2016 by horseracingsupporter

This past week, those within driving distance said goodbye to our friend Herbie Knecht. Those of us who couldn’t be there in body, were definitely there in spirit. Herbie’s son, daughter and sister, not only knew their father and brother well, but made … Continue reading →

Posted in Horseracing, Horseracing Fans, Racing | Tagged American Pharoah, Barbara D. Livingston, Churchill Downs, Colonel John, Daily Racing Form, Horseracing, Kentucky Derby, Liza G. Fly, Resthaven Memorial Park, Secretariat, Spend a Buck, Strike the Gold, Triple Crown, University of Kentucky, Wildcats, Zenyatta | Leave a comment

NEWSFLASH!!! – That “Free” Horse is NOT Free!

Posted on October 5, 2013 by horseracingsupporter

A few years ago, I got a call from a broodmare owner, telling me that his mare was a fabulous match for my stallion and would really “move him up.” Ok. I’m listening. At this level, the threat of a … Continue reading →

Posted in Horse Rescue, Horseracing, Pari-Mutel Betting, Pari-Mutuel, Racing | Tagged Auction Horse Rescue, Caroline Betts, Cymple Rhythm, Quick Della, Southern California Thoroughbred Rescue, U.C. Davis | 1 Comment

“Can you help us help this mare?”

Posted on September 27, 2013 by horseracingsupporter

September 22, 2013 I helped save a life, last night. It wasn’t how I intended to spend my evening, and I can’t take credit for any heroic actions that saved this life, but I was a participant in saving a … Continue reading →

Posted in Horseracing, Racing | Tagged Adam Landeros, Apple Valley Equine Hospital, Caroline Betts, Cymple Rhythm, Cymreig, Ferndale, Fresno, Habitat For Horses, Lear Fan, Rhythm, SCTR, Southern California Thoroughbred Rescue, Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance, Thoroughbred Charities of America, Thoroughbred Retirement Foundation | 6 Comments

One Way to Grow a Fan

Posted on June 25, 2012 by horseracingsupporter

Yesterday morning, as I sat in front of the TV, DVR remote in hand, to watch the pageantry of Royal Ascot in anticipation of Black Caviar’s expected 22nd victory, I couldn’t help but feel wistful. As TVG first showed us … Continue reading →

Posted in Horseracing, Racing | Tagged Arcadia, Australia, Belmont Stakes, Bill Christine, Black Caviar, Breyer, Chavez Ravine, Churchill Downs, Citation, Curlin, Dodgers, Federation Square, Hollywood Park, Kentucky Derby, Los Angeles Times, Melbourne Cup, Rachel Alexandra, Royal Ascot, Santa Anita, Secretariat, TVG, Zenyatta | 1 Comment

Planting the Seed for Racing’s Rescue

Posted on June 19, 2012 by horseracingsupporter

Ok, so here’s the blog I intended to write to launch this blog, last week. Currently, there is a lot of talk about what can be done to rescue horse racing in North America, particularly the United States. Recent stories … Continue reading →

Posted in Horseracing, Pari-Mutuel, Racing | Tagged betting, Bodemeister, czar, horse racing, Jockey Club, NASCAR, pari-mutuel, Paynter, racing, takeout, Triple Crown, wagering, Zayat | 7 Comments