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Even when she was winning by 20 lengths and defeating a classy field of males by daylight, somehow it always seemed that Rachel Alexandra was up against the odds. There were always the questions: did she over extend herself in her last race? Will she be vulnerable for this big test? Will she overcome the outside post? Will she be as good as the boys? She's only 3-years-old, can she contend against older males? Will she be invincible to the …
| Three graded stakes races for 3-year-olds highlight the first weekend in March. In New York, the Gotham Stakes won't star any standouts on the Derby trail, but you never know what's going to be produced in the building weeks to the first Saturday in May. In California, Big Cap Day also marks the running of the Santa Anita Oaks, where filly star Blind Luck will try to win her third Grade I race in a row. The Sham Stakes, which …
If you needed a chance to catch your breath and digest all of the racing that's been blitzing the past few Saturdays, now is your chance. This final weekend of February, which will hopefully mark the end to the worst winter in recent memory, will bring us only three 3 year old races of great interest, and only one of those is packed with drool-worthy contenders; this race just so happens to be a test against some salty fillies. …
The snowpocalypse of 2010 has affected more than just your ability to leave the driveway. Now it's affecting the trail for the Kentucky Derby and Oaks. While rain stalled the running of the Robert B. Lewis Stakes and Las Virgenes in California two weeks ago, postponing it a week, the Southwest Stakes was affected by a blizzard in Hot Springs, Arkansas, and has been rescheduled to run this Saturday. All of the major contenders are still entered, but the postponement …
It's a good thing Quality Road tore up the headlines with his record-smashing victory in the Donn last Saturday, otherwise racing wouldn't have had anything to talk about. Santa Anita's Saturday card was cancelled once again due to water standing on the track, meaning the big stakes races for Derby and Oaks hopefuls were rescheduled for this weekend. So with the Robert B. Lewis Stakes and the Las Virgenes pushed to this Saturday, you will have to cancel all your …
Ever since his commanding victory in the Grade I Florida Derby, Quality Road has been a presence at the track, a big bay colt oozing with promise. But ever since his crowning victory, 'Road has had one setback after another. He would've been the favorite in the Kentucky Derby, but an onset of quarter cracks a' la Big Brown kept him from entering the gates on the first Saturday in May. In his first comeback race after the Florida Derby, …
The Sunshine Millions kicks off a weekend of competition between the sunniest places in America, California and Florida. Sadly, none of these races are graded, which means you probably won't find the type of competition you would in, say, a normal graded stakes race in California. This is one reason why I won't attempt to handicap these races; that, and I've already caught Derby fever. Forgive me, my immune system is vulnerable to this rampant disease; in fact, it might …
Much, much has happened in the world of horse racing this past week that deserves mentioning in this column. And due to the fact the two first major Kentucky Derby prep races of the year are slated to run this Saturday, I ask for you to please forgive the schizophrenic flow this article is sure to take.
With the calendar rolling into the new year, January 1st marked the day when all 3-year-old race horses turned 4, and all 2-year-olds turned 3. And with a whole new group of 3-year-olds coming onto the scene, we welcome the class of 2010 and the beginning of the road to, you guessed it, the Kentucky Derby.
Santa Anita Park is more than just a racetrack, it's a state of mind. The essence of Santa Anita is in the vast, sweeping view of the San Gabriel Mountains and the full mile-long loop of ground; the long, yawning sea foam green grandstand accented in art deco flair; the signature voice of Trevor Denman echoing throughout the emerald grounds; a flavor of elegance drips from the topiaries to the curved steps of the apron. After making my first visit …
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Sometime between now and their first game in this year’s NIT, the Illini need to practice taking a shot before the game clock expires.
Can we please refrain from ever EVER comparing running a marathon to childbirth? Especially when the comparison is made by someone without a vagina? Kthx.
I think we are in. But being blown out again by OSU might give the selection comittee doubts. I dunno anymore.
Mark: You raise some interesting points. I’m impressed by anyone who runs a marathon, no matter their finishing time. It’s the commitment people show to accomplishing a goal they set for themselves that impresses me most. A sign I saw at the Illinois Marathon last year along…
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Pheidippides wasn’t planning on running a marathon; that’s why he died. If he had known ahead of time that he’d be running 26 miles and followed a good training program for a year, stretched properly before the event, had bands and cheering people along the race route,…
Keep us posted on the latter!
The marathon is certainly a tough distance, but I imagine that it compares to childbirth. In any event, having completed the former, I will agree that it is an excruciating tastk. Should the opportunity arise, I will let you know how the latter compares.
Surprised you think it will take two wins. I think we have a shot to get in with another loss. The bubble is just a disaster this year, and we’ll float to the top even with one win.
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So John is seeing all comments as being authored by John. I am seeing all comments as authored by me. The first comment was Mysterious McDade who evidently acquired an Optimism Hat and is now seeing how it fits.
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WTF guys? Does impersonating a user in the comments section run afoul of your commenting policy?
In general, I think music is much more interesting now than in 1995. I definitely am very glad contemporary music has expanded beyond the four-piece rock lineup that dominated much of the 90’s. The point of the above isn’t so much about a sound or an instrument…
2010 is not 1995. I’m not sure why anyone would expect a music scene to remain stationary as the world of popular music moves around it. Also, today, making popular music with mainstream appeal and being innovative and cutting-edge are usually exact opposites.
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It’s a total shame this is only during working hours! It sounds great, but I’m one of those who can’t slip away very readily during the 9-to-5. Next time, a request: weekend events, please?
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Nuts. Sorry I saw this, um, 15 minutes before CULitFest (my term!) begins. However, one deficit - no beer. SP.com 1, UIUC 0. In all seriousness, hope it goes well!
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Heard there is a new rock band (Crane & Badger-2nd show) playing @ Mike’s this Friday night. Certified rock-styley.
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