The speculation is over. Curlin has defended his crown as Horse of the Year by taking the honor again for 2008. The son of Smart Strike becomes the first horse since Cigar to repeat as Horse of the … more →
THE ASPIRING HORSEPLAYERKevin Stafford wrote 10 months ago: The speculation is over. Curlin has defended his crown as Horse of the Year by taking the honor aga … more →
Voorhees wrote 10 months ago: As with any season, several horses had the potential for a blockbuster season in 2008, only to see t … more →
skipaway2000 wrote 11 months ago: With such a high turnover of stars this winter, who is left for fans to root for next year? Curlin … more →
Kevin Stafford wrote 1 year ago: It’s just about time for me to head out to Vegas and the NTRA marketing meeting. I leave on S … more →
Voorhees wrote 1 year ago: It’s really sad when human beings let it become not about the horses. That’s my take on Mike Iavaron … more →
Kevin Stafford wrote 1 year ago: Proud Spell was able to turn the tables on Music Note in Saturday’s 129th running of the Gra … more →
Kevin Stafford wrote 1 year ago: Saturday’s running of the Grade 1 Alabama Stakes at Saratoga Race Track is supposed to be a sh … more →
skipaway2000 wrote 1 year ago: I hate my real job sometimes. I work every weekend and miss all the live racing action, then when I … more →
Kevin Stafford wrote 1 year ago: Music Note, a highly regarded daughter of A.P. Indy, defeated the top filly of her division in Kentu … more →
Kevin Stafford wrote 1 year ago: Well folks, it’s finally here. Kentucky Derby week has arrived! It seems like centuries have … more →
lonespeed wrote 1 year ago: There is little question now whether COLONEL JOHN is going to be able to handle the Churchill Downs … more →
lonespeed wrote 1 year ago: With less than one-week from the post-position draw for the 2008 Kentucky Derby, there is still quit … more →
lonespeed wrote 1 year ago: Despite my comments recently on the Florida Derby, I believe the race should still be considered amo … more →
Kevin Stafford wrote 1 year ago: This week brought more shakeups to the list. War Pass is officially off the Derby trail with an inj … more →
Kevin Stafford wrote 1 year ago: Big news this Saturday on the Kentucky Derby front. One time favorite War Pass, who has had a 3 yea … more →
Phil J. wrote 1 year ago: So what did we learn this weekend? Plenty of good racing on for both the pacers/trotters and the tho … more →
Kevin Stafford wrote 1 year ago: My apologies for just being able to post this. Last weekend the Aspiring Horseplayer went multi-med … more →
Phil J. wrote 1 year ago: That is how I feel about Wednesdays. In three days, the big stakes races of the weekend will take pl … more →
Kevin Stafford wrote 1 year ago: The top 3 year old filly in the nation, Indian Blessing, was handed the first defeat of her career o … more →