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Helen Pitts-Blasi - March 7th

Helen Pitts-Blasi became the first female to train the winner of the Grade I Santa Anita Handicap when she saddled 7yo Einstein to victory.Read More

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A Year of Success at Indiana Downs, Let's Build On It!

Indiana Downs concluded another successful year. The quality of racing in Indiana has improved so much, it's time we cater towards the horse racing patrons!Read More

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BrianZipse · Thanks for the mention, and I agree with what you said, Scott. I enjoyed the visit, and I definitely will be back! · 668 days ago ·

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cpsoren121 · Scott, this is an excellent recap of the Indiana Downs meet!! As far as the pre-show goes, you'd be a great candidate as host!!! EXCELLENT ARTICLE! · 668 days ago ·

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RogerCaine · Scott, nice article. Another thing they should look at is starting the meet a little earlier and carding a stakes race the same day as the Bluegrass. If they can get it graded, they would be able to attract horses trying to make the Derby! · 668 days ago ·

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Indiana · Roger,beautiful point! There's been talks about making Indiana Downs the home of thoroughbred racing in Indiana completely, while having hoosier being all harness. I really don't see that happening. But I love your idea for having a Derby prep! · 668 days ago ·

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gocashking · Scott: I think Indiana Downs should seriously consider hiring you as the "pre-game" host. You are a great ambassador for that track. Have you considered approaching them? You should. GB · 668 days ago ·

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indyjack · Scoot, good analysis and comments on racing at I.D. But you were much too soft in your critique of the venue. The truth is there are so many basic things that need to be changed/improved to provide better service to the trackside customers that would require a full blog page to describe. It all boils down to an obvious lack of skilled management that do not recognize the basic services to increase and hold fans is sorely missing. When it takes 10-15 minutes to get served a draft beer, on a slow night, that's a management proble. I agree with you, the food available is terrible, and often what they do offer runs out half way through the races. As many times as I've been there I don't recall ever seeing a managerhanging out there to help staff, meet customers or to even just watch what goes on. Oh sure the current decision makers would say it's a lack of $$ to make improvements. Horse dung. It doesn't cost any more to serve good food than it does bad, and you can hire friendly, competent bartenders for the same pay as their bad ones. This place has such a golden opportunity to make this a truly enjoyable venue for both serious and casual race fans but there seems to be such a lack of desire for decision makers to make an effort. It's almost as if they want to lose money. Perhaps there are reasons for that? Anyway thanks for prompting some need for change. Perhaps if more people would express there concerns to the right people at I.D. some improvements will eventually be made. · 666 days ago ·

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indyjack · Ok, so I know your name isn't Scoot. Sorry about that. · 666 days ago ·

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ScottDick · I actually, totally agree with you, Jack. But you always should try to put a positive spin on it.. The track offers great racing, it's time management utilize's it. · 665 days ago ·

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Distorted Love Shows Way at Churchill

Arianne de Kwiatkowski’s Distorted Love rallied from last to draw even with favorite Bizzee Mizzee at the head of the stretch and kicked clear of that rival in the final 300 yards en route to a 5 ½-length victory in Thursday’s $50,825 feature at Churchill Downs. Trained by Helen Pitts-Blasi ...Read More

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Homeister enjoying Churchill Downs meet

After 181/2 years of riding and 2,395 victories, Rosemary Homeister Jr. still encounters trainers who say they can't use her because the horse owner doesn't want a female rider.“Just tell 'em Homeister Jr. is riding their horse,” she tells them, “and I'll put hair in my helmet and they'll never know...Read More

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Churchill Downs suspends morning training

A hole about eight to 10 inches across and a couple of feet deep mysteriously appeared on the Churchill Downs racetrack Wednesday morning, halting training for two hours while it was repaired.Track superintendent Butch Lehr speculated it was a sinkhole of some fashion and said he had not seen anythi...Read More

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Einstein Retired

Einstein, a five-time Grade 1 winner during a career in which he banked nearly $3 million, has been retired from racing and will stand the 2010 breeding season at Adena Springs in Paris, Ky. According to a press release from Adena, Einstein suffered a minor soft tissue injury while training for the ...Read More

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ruby · This just in. Einstein is unretired again. Wait, no, he's retired again. Okay, I'm confused. · 1220 days ago ·

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Einstein not done running

An advertisement playing on the in-house television system at Gulfstream Park on Friday afternoon talked about the newest stallion coming to Adena Springs this breeding season. That horse is Einstein.Read More

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Fair Grounds Today - Dec 21st

Fair Grounds Preview (Dec 21st): A 9-race program will be run on Monday at the Fair Grounds. The skies are expected to sunny with a high temperature of 64. Pick 6 carryover of $2,037. Read More

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Einstein Not Finished

Einstein will return to the track in 2010 for at least one more race, this according to Adena Springs general manager Eric Hamelback.Read More

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mdracing69 · Glad to hear that the all-surface performer will keep on truckin' · 1256 days ago ·

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cigar · He's lost a step for sure, but he still runs hard. · 1256 days ago ·

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Blame wins Clark

Three-year-old Blame ensconced himself as a leading player in next year's national handicap picture when he seized the lead from fellow sophomore Misremembered at the eighth pole and held on for a neck victory in the $460,600 Clark Handicap Presented by Norton Healthcare (gr. II) at Churchill Downs ...Read More

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Rossington · I was really impressed by Blame's effort in the Clark Handicap today. Not really having the best of trip's and being able to overcome Misremembered and late charging Einstein and Giant Oak. This is definitely a colt to watch for in the future after making his "I'm for real" announcement in the Clark today. · 1270 days ago ·

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Clark a tough challenge for Einstein

They call it a handicap, but not because of post positions, for crying out loud. And yet here's Einstein being asked not only to carry high weight of 123 pounds Friday in the 135th Clark Handicap, but to start from the outside in post 14 of the Churchill Downs starting gate. "What can you do?" asked...Read More

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Einstein heads Clark worktab

Three Clark H. (G2) hopefuls put in half-mile moves on Sunday, gearing up for their runs in Friday's $400,000 test going 1 1/8 miles at Churchill Downs. Stronach Stables' EINSTEIN (Brz) (Spend a Buck) covered four furlongs in :48 3/5 over Churchill's fast main track as he readies for his first start...Read More

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Clark for Einstein?

Einstein, one of the major disappointments of the 2009 Breeders' Cup when he finished 11th of 12 in the Classic last weekend at Santa Anita, could get another chance to end his racing career on a more positive note.Trainer Helen Pitts said Wednesday at Churchill Downs that Einstein is being seriousl...Read More

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Medlocke · I'd really love to see Einstein get one more shot to go out big before he's retired. I really thought he'd run alot better than he did in the Breeders Cup Classic. He deserves better than an 11th place finish for a horse that has continued competing and winning at the highest level, even at seven years old. He's been a great champion and deserves all of the positive thing's being said about him that have been. The last time I remember him running at Churchill Downs was back in June in the Stephen Foster where he finished 3rd in a photo with Asiatic Boy and the race was won by Macho Again. If my memory serves, Einstein and Asiatic Boy went for the same seam about the same time in the race and Einstein got bumped pretty badly by Asiatic Boy if I'm remembering the race correctly. · 1285 days ago ·

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ruby · Couldn't agree more.... what a great, gutsy competitor. Einstein was the wise-guy play for many players on BC day... disappointing and strange he didn't run better... but essentially, the pace was too hot and everything came from behind in that race. · 1285 days ago ·

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Rossington · I just read a story yesterday on NTRA.com that was written and posted by Marty McGee of the Daily Racing Form. The story talk's about how Einstein is already at Churchill Down's and is working well. It also say's that just like in the Stephen Foster, Macho Again will likely face Einstein in the Clark Handicap. But the story goes on to mention Quality Road as a potential contender. Given the nature of his physical injuries, stitches in one leg, knocked out a tooth, a large hematoma on one leg, and a big bruise around one eye, plus the psychological trauma he experienced at the gate, and later trying to load him on the plane, I can't imagine Quality Road being ready or able to race this soon after the Breeders Cup. But, maybe I'm wrong. Maybe Pletcher look's at it as just like riding a bike. You fall off, you get right back on. I do hope, whether in the Clark or further down the road that Quality Road does return to racing fit and sound. I really do believe that this is a colt sitting on a world of talent who's best races have yet to be seen. As for Einstein, I hope he goes out in the Clark like the true champion he's been through the year's. · 1283 days ago ·

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Einstein Sharp in 4f Work

In a move faster than trainer/exercise rider Helen Pitts would have liked, Stronach Stables' Einstein tuned up for the Nov. 7 Breeders' Cup Classic (gr. I) with a half-mile workout in a quick :47 4/5 at Santa Anita Nov. 1.Read More

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Rossington · The old man likes this surface, likes the track, and most of all, likes competition. He always give's 110% every time he races. Counting Einstein out of the Breeders Cup Classic would be a mistake, imo, for anyone who does so. · 1296 days ago ·

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Cup Chatter: Indian Blessing Takes a Pass

Indian Blessing, '08 Breeders Cup Filly & Mare Sprint runner-up, has decided to take a pass on that same race this year. Her conditioner Bob Baffert has reportedly not been happy with her recent training. She is better on conventional dirt, but it is too bad she is skipping the Cup. Read More

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Einstein preps for Classic over Churchill dirt

EINSTEIN (Brz) (Spend a Buck), one of the top American hopes for the $5 million Breeders' Cup Classic (G1) on November 7 at Santa Anita, zipped five furlongs at Churchill Downs on Sunday in the veteran's final pre-race training move over his home track. Jockey Julien Leparoux was aboard the seven-ye...Read More

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Einstein Flying Under Radar

It can be argued that this year's Breeders' Cup Classic (gr. I) is as perplexing and wide open as any time in the event's 26-year history. Between the parity of the top older horses and the wild card factor of Santa Anita's Pro-Ride surface, handicappers will have plenty of choices come Nov. 7Read More

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Medlocke · He's not flying under my radar. He may be one of the horses I use on my tri-fecta ticket. I haven't forgotten that he won the "Big Cap" there back in March and looked real good doing it. Einstein likes this track. I won't be surprised at all if Einstein hit's the board. He may be the "old man" of the bunch, but there's plenty of lead still left in his pencil. I wish him luck and hope he run's a big race. · 1306 days ago ·

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arazi · Medlocke - I agree 100%. Einstein is as tough as they come and he's right there every time. Not one to be ignored. · 1306 days ago ·

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gardenesque1 · Einstein is a cool horse. He handles any footing and rarely throws in a clunker. · 1306 days ago ·

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Stronach Buys Einstein

Einstein, who is scheduled to run in the Sept. 6 Pacific Classic (gr. I) at Del Mar, has been bought by Frank Stronach's Stronach Stables for an undisclosed sum.Einstein, who was purchased for his ability as a runner and his potential as a stallion, is a grade I winner this year on the main track an...Read More

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Einstein to Pacific Classic

Einstein, the richest North American horse currently in training with more than $2.7-million in purses, will ship to Del Mar on Aug. 31 to compete in Del Mar's Pacific Classic (gr. I) on Labor Day Sunday, Sept. 6.Read More

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Einstein vs. Gio Ponti in Arlington Million

The Arlington Million is a showdown between turf sensation Gio Ponti and the versatile Einstein. Toss a few Euros into the mix and you've got a horse race for the biggest event at Arlington Park each year.Read More

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Tree Hugger

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Smittenwithkitten

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Ode To A Skylark

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03/29/13

Lady Spencer

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Only In America

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Canopy Lane

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I'm So Flattering

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Distorted Love Shows Way at Churchill

Arianne de Kwiatkowski’s Distorted Love rallied from last to draw even with favorite Bizzee Mizzee at the head of the stretch and kicked clear of tha...

Homeister enjoying Churchill Downs meet

After 181/2 years of riding and 2,395 victories, Rosemary Homeister Jr. still encounters trainers who say they can't use her because the horse owner d...

Churchill Downs suspends morning training

A hole about eight to 10 inches across and a couple of feet deep mysteriously appeared on the Churchill Downs racetrack Wednesday morning, halting tra...

Einstein Retired

Einstein, a five-time Grade 1 winner during a career in which he banked nearly $3 million, has been retired from racing and will stand the 2010 breedi...

Einstein not done running

An advertisement playing on the in-house television system at Gulfstream Park on Friday afternoon talked about the newest stallion coming to Adena Spr...

Thoroughbred Fever - Fair Grounds Today - Dec 21st

Fair Grounds Preview (Dec 21st): A 9-race program will be run on Monday at the Fair Grounds. The skies are expected to sunny with a high temperature o...

Einstein Not Finished

Einstein will return to the track in 2010 for at least one more race, this according to Adena Springs general manager Eric Hamelback.

Blame wins Clark

Three-year-old Blame ensconced himself as a leading player in next year's national handicap picture when he seized the lead from fellow sophomore Misr...

Clark a tough challenge for Einstein

They call it a handicap, but not because of post positions, for crying out loud. And yet here's Einstein being asked not only to carry high weight of ...

Einstein heads Clark worktab

Three Clark H. (G2) hopefuls put in half-mile moves on Sunday, gearing up for their runs in Friday's $400,000 test going 1 1/8 miles at Churchill Down...

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