W. Bret Calhoun

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March, 14, 1964 - Grand Prairie, TX USA

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Fair Grounds: Fast Tip Draws Off

Luxair Properties’ Fast Tip, allowed to settle early, commenced a rally entering the lane, took command at the furlong grounds and drew off for a two-length tally in Sunday’s $53,000 allowance/optional $62,500 claiming sprint for older fillies and mares. Trained by Bret Calhoun and ridden by...Read More

Source: horseracingnation.com · Posted 10 days ago ·

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Beat the Blues goes west for Santa Monica

Beat the Blues, an East Coast-based mare that has won half of her 16 career starts, will ship to Santa Anita for next Saturday’s Grade I Santa Monica Stakes at seven furlongs. “She’s booked on a flight Tuesday,” trainer Bret Calhoun said by phone Sunday morning. A Florida-bred mare by Gr...Read More

Source: horseracingnation.com · Posted 17 days ago ·

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Fair Grounds: Speedacious on a roll

Carl Moore Management’s Speedacious, heroine of the $100,000 Louisiana Champions Day Ladies Sprint last month at Fair Grounds, made it two in a row in facile fashion with a front-running 4 1/2-length tally in Thursday’s Fair Grounds feature, a $48,000 allowance sprint for accredited Louisiana-bred f...Read More

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W. Bret Calhoun

Jealous! He's doing just what he loves and is making bunches of money while doing it!!!

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Chamberlain Bridge still has it

Carl Moore Management’s Chamberlain Bridge has still got it, and he proved it in Saturday’s $75,000 Bonapaw Stakes by capturing the sprint at about 5 1/ 2-furlongs over the Stall-Wilson turf course by a length. Although the winner of the 2010 Grade II Breeders’ Cup Turf Sprint, Chamberlain Br...Read More

Source: horseracingnation.com · Posted 52 days ago ·

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Bonapaw: Chamberlain Bridge Back on the Beam

Carl Moore Management’s 7-year-old gelding Chamberlain Bridge showed there was still some “fire in the furnace” when he proved clearly best by a length in the $75,000 Bonapaw Stakes on Santa Super Saturday at Fair Grounds. Although the winner of the 2010 Grade II Breeders’ Cup Turf Sprint at ...Read More

Source: horseracingnation.com · Posted 53 days ago ·

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Chamberlain Bridge in tough spot at FG

Trainer Bret Calhoun, conditioner of 2010 Grade II Breeders’ Cup Turf Sprint champion Chamberlain Bridge, owned by Carl Moore Management, was quick to get to the heart of the matter when discussing Saturday’s $75,000 Bonapaw Stakes – one of three stakes heading up this weekend’s Santa Super Saturday...Read More

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Chamberlain Bridge Set for BC Turf Sprint

Chamberlain Bridge, winner of last year’s Grade II Breeders’ Cup Turf Sprint on the Matt Winn Turf Course, breezed four furlongs around the “dogs” in :50.60 Saturday in preparation to defend his crown in the Turf Sprint next weekend. “He went really well and that was exactly what we wanted,” trainer...Read More

Source: horseracingnation.com · Posted 101 days ago ·

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Hoosier Park: Juvenile Excitement!

Hoosier Park is beginning to make some serious noise for the quality of 2-year-olds on the grounds. When one thinks of talented 2-year-olds, one doesn't generally, think of Hoosier Park as a place that's brimming with them. But the times they are a'changing. Purses in Indiana are on the rise, and tr...Read More

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BrianZipse · Thanks for the heads up on these two, Scott ... I saw the replay of both performances, and I think you are right on! · 169 days ago ·

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ScottDick · You might see both of them on Indiana Derby day! · 169 days ago ·

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ErnieMunick · Have to watch their replays. Sound exciting. You'd be pumped if one of them scored in NY! · 169 days ago ·

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youbet.dereksimon · Did you get those fractions/final time right for Alumni? Wow, you're right, that was a SENSATIONAL debut run. · 169 days ago ·

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ScottDick · Almuni's race replay can be found here http://replays.robertsstream.com/racereplays/playf.php?customer=HoosierPark&t=1314158846&h=cfbeb5e1608108cdb3e4a1d2acf02516&url=201108041914HTN5 · 169 days ago ·

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Winplacsho · 10 & change in the final furlong for Alumni, that's crazy fast...gotta get a 2 turn race for him....maybe the Springboard Mile at Remington? · 169 days ago ·

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cpsoren121 · Scott, hope to see both when I come down to Indiana!! · 169 days ago ·

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CauseForConcern · Scott, I believe that this colt could easily be the best thing to ever be foaled in Kansas(I never knew of a previous Kansas-bred). · 169 days ago ·

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tiznow · Indy making noise!! · 168 days ago ·

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TampaBayDowns Fan · Finally my state is on the map with horse racing! · 163 days ago ·

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DBP · Mack the Slew is a great looking horse! · 143 days ago ·

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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! · 201 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! · 201 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! · 201 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! · 201 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 · 201 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. · 199 days ago ·

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indyjack · Ok, so I know your name isn't Scoot. Sorry about that. · 199 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. · 198 days ago ·

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Sassy Image gets up in Winning Colors

Meet-leading jockey Corey Lanerie hasn't made many mistakes this spring at Churchill Downs. But he thought he might have been a tad overconfident in riding odds-on favorite Sassy Image in Monday's $111,600 Winning Colors Stakes.It didn't matter, as the 4-year-old Sassy Image closed from fifth to nai...Read More

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W. Bret Calhoun

Bret, will you e-mail me the list for the Derby when you know some thing? Appreciate it!

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Random Thoughts

This week I thought I would try something different and ‘dial in’ with a few random thoughts that I have so buckle up and enjoy the roller coaster ride. Since I went through my Derby list last week I want to start it off on a good note, Julien Leparoux. This is an A+ jockey.Read More

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zatt · Calhoun is a superb horseman, and Chamberlain Bridge is a star ... hoping for another great year for both of them, in the good ole U S of A! · 329 days ago ·

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BridgetLind · I think Mike Smith deserves mention here also. You don't hear much about him, but he is up there with the likes of Julien Leparoux. Also, you made no mention of the Mosses who have recently won many awards and are one of the examples of "putting the horse first". Just saying, giving credit where credit is due. · 328 days ago ·

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JudiD'Amico · We are both very proud of your knowledge of horse racing and your writting skills. Giving a different view of horse racing and the passion of the race and not just the end result of winning. · 328 days ago ·

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RaTalk_Girl · BridgetLind--you are absolutly right about Mike Smith, I am a big fan of his. I think Smith's accomplishments go without saying, he is a hall of famer and based on what I have seen, a world class person. Do you know of any potential Derby mounts for him? I must admit I pay closer attention to east coast racing so I tend to comment more about it. Let me know about Mike's Derby prospect. I am glad you commented on the blog, I was hoping that making those random thoughts would generate some comments to discuss further. · 328 days ago ·

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TraciPatrick · Julien is awesome! · 328 days ago ·

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nobody · Angela, After reading your March 17th blog earlier today I have a question for you. You offered some vey high praise for two riders, namely Leparoux and Velasquez. Would you please explain what it is about these riders that you feel puts them above the others. · 318 days ago ·

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RaTalk_Girl · Sure, I praise Leparoux and Velasquez because I like to watch them ride. I enjoy watching Leparoux sit patiently and then attacking. I like that Velasquez makes it looks so easy even though we know it is not. I also put Garrett Gomez and Jamie Theriot on my list of favorites. I like to watch how athletic GoGo is on the track. Theriot I like because he gets the job done without being a horseracing household name. I don't know if I would say any of them are above the others, but they are my favorites. · 315 days ago ·

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Chamberlain Bridge wins Dubai prep

Chamberlain Bridge moved closer to a trip to Dubai on Saturday night, when he won his first start since taking the Breeders’ Cup Turf Sprint in the $75,000 Rail Splitter at Sam Houston Race Park.The five-furlong turf race served as his prep for the Group 2, $1 million Al Quoz Sprint at Meydan Race C...Read More

Source: drf.com · Posted 360 days ago ·

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medlocke · Chamberlain Bridge looked brilliant winning the B.C. Turf Sprint and the Rail Splitter Stakes at Sam Houston. I think he's got a huge shot at bringing the Al Quoz Sprint Trophy home to America from Dubai this year. I think one of his biggest threats could be Happy Dubai. Who's already won two 5f sprints on the turf at Meydan during the Carnival. But I'd have say Chamberlain Bridge is much more the class horse of the two. JMO. · 359 days ago ·

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America’s Chamberlain Bridge Keeps Sprinting Along

It’s not often that a Breeders’ Cup winner makes an appearance at Sam Houston Race Park. Nor is it customary to see a horse prep for an engagement on World Cup Night in Dubai by way of Houston, but that is exactly the plan for one of America’s best turf horses. Chamberlain Bridge has always been a r...Read More

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arazi · Yes, Chamberlain Bridge is a game runner and ranked way too low at #97. I will vote him up, maybe some others can help! · 362 days ago ·

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Waya · Turf sprints are so much fun to watch, and this guy is our best of the best. His BC was breathtaking! · 361 days ago ·

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zatt · Another win for Chamberlain Bridge, he takes the Rail Splitter Stakes by a length. Should be on to Dubai now. · 361 days ago ·

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ruby · Chamberlain Bridge is so awesome. Don't we all feel stupid for not loading up on him BC day? · 360 days ago ·

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luvzenyatta · ruby...yes:) · 360 days ago ·

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Chamberlain Bridge Begins Year in Houston

Breeders’ Cup Turf Sprint (gr. IIT) winner Chamberlain Bridge will make his season debut in the $75,000 Rail Splitter Stakes Feb. 12 at Sam Houston Race Park.A winner of 16 races in 31 starts and earnings of more than $1.5 million, 7-year-old Chamberlain Bridge will ship in from Fair Grounds for tra...Read More

Source: bloodhorse.com · Posted 364 days ago ·

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W. Bret Calhoun

I am desperately trying to find Bret Calhoun!!!

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Taptam wins Star of Texas Stakes

Taptam roared to the rescue, sparing trainer Bret Calhoun a forgettable Saturday night at Sam Houston Race Park.The 6-year-old mare broke quickly from the gate and led the entire 11/16-mile distance to win the $100,000 Star of Texas Stakes. Until that moment, seven Calhoun-trained horses had run. Ea...Read More

Source: chron.com · Posted 381 days ago ·

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Humble Beginnings Pay Off for Calhoun

Bret Calhoun remembers first coming to Fair Grounds Race Course & Slots in the mid-1990s with a small string of runners. He didn’t belong. “I was kind of in awe then because I didn’t have very good stock and it was top racing,” the trainer said Wednesday morning, as he oversaw the ...Read More

Source: horseracingnation.com · Posted 383 days ago ·

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Strike Again Ready for Bradley

Nine players will take the field for Saturday’s Grade III Col. E. R. Bradley Handicap over Fair Grounds’ Stall-Wilson turf course, and one of them, Pin Oak Stable’s Strike Again, is the projected 7-2 second choice in the morning line. The Col. Bradley is one of two graded races among six stak...Read More

Source: horseracingnation.com · Posted 383 days ago ·

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Top Horses

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2012

2011

Current top horses in the wiki.

Dubai Majesty (USA - 2005)

Chamberlain Bridge (USA - 2004)

Euroears (USA - 2004)

Taptam (USA - 2005)

Beat The Blues (USA - 2007)

Chief Of Affairs (USA - 2006)

Jody Slew (USA - 2007)

Gran Lioness (USA - 2008)

Mr. Nightlinger (USA - 2004)

Storm Mesa (USA - 2005)

Stakes Tracker - Probables

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02/25/12

Probable

02/19/12

Probable

02/11/12

Probable

02/09/12

AlwOC

Probable

ruffian65

02/09/12

Port Of Seattle

Claim

Probable

ruffian65

02/09/12

Fire Alarm

AlwOC

Probable

ruffian65

02/09/12

Shineman

Mcl

Probable

ruffian65

02/09/12

Mahogany Storm

Allow

Probable

ruffian65

02/09/12

First Quality

Mcl

Probable

ruffian65

02/09/12

Jericho Hill

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Probable

ruffian65

Trainer W. Bret Calhoun - Race Results & Past Performances

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Horse

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2nd

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02/04/12

Sworovski

3rd

J Theriot

6 f

MSW

3 M

One Survivor

Galloping Game

Sworovski

1:12.54

02/04/12

Inclined To Win

6th

I Ocampo

1 1/16 m

AlwOC

3 M

Cyber Secret

Ring It Up

Red Jack

1:45.43

02/04/12

Donoharm

6th

J Theriot

1 1/16 m

MSW

3 M

Bold Front

Fleurdefortyfour

Attendant

1:45.67

02/04/12

Forty Winks

2nd

I Ocampo

6 f

Mcl

3 M

Dr. Bill

Forty Winks

Stone Harbour

1:12.82

02/04/12

Media Contact

3rd

B Hernandez,

6 f

Claim

4+ M

Major Rules

Even

Media Contact

1:10.08

02/03/12

Scat Chief

4th

C Lanerie

6 f

MSW

3 M

Bourbon Courage

Drago's Best

Revere

1:09.28

02/03/12

Master Rick

7th

M Berry

1 1/16 m

MSW

3 M

Gameday News

Downtown Ghost

Victory Courts

1:47.71

02/03/12

Big Chief Deke

4th

J Theriot

6 f

South Mississippi Owners and Breeders

3 M

Raiseanothergator

Validfromthegitgo

Surley

1:10.90

02/03/12

Up And Out Of Site

5th

R Eramia

1 mile

AlwOC

4+ M

Sadie's Soldier

Wildrally

Kissimmee Kyle

1:39.31

02/02/12

Dare We Dream

1st

R Vazquez

6 f

Claim

4+ F

Dare We Dream

Dangerous Ghost

Indiara

1:12.34

02/02/12

Mycitytip

6th

M Mena

6 f

MSW

3 F

Small Kitchen

Capable Argument

Vuitton

1:10.95

02/02/12

Heavenly Lioness

1st

M Berry

6 f

Mcl

3 F

Heavenly Lioness

Chocolate Latte

Reorganization

0:11.38

01/29/12

Puckappeal

1st

J Riquelme

1 70y

Claim

4+ F

Puckappeal

Gras

Pura Vida

1:46.15

01/29/12

Fast Tip

1st

M Mena

6 f

AlwOC

4+ M

Fast Tip

Sharp Tongue Lady

Miss Dora

1:10.19

01/28/12

Bourbon Kitty

1st

B Hernandez,

1 70y

Mcl

3 F

Bourbon Kitty

Answer The Officer

My Noble

1:45.77

01/28/12

Beat The Blues

6th

M Mena

6 f

Sunshine Millions Filly-Mare Sprint

4+ F (S)

It's Me Mom

Honey Chile

Indulgence

1:08.85

01/27/12

Ali Frazier

6th

M Escobar

5 1/2 f

Claim

3+ M

Saluting Stormye

Hot Speed

Hit It Hard

1:06.54

01/27/12

Beverly Belle

2nd

M Mena

1 70y

Claim

4+ F

Curlin Copy

Beverly Belle

Aubrey's Walk

1:44.37

01/27/12

Cascabella

4th

I Ocampo

1 1/16 m

AlwOC

4+ F

Dawn Lane

Another World

Lady Jordan

1:47.77

01/26/12

Dropped Call

2nd

L Wade

1 1/16 m

Mcl

3 F

Stickawawa

Dropped Call

B K's Ocean City

1:51.04

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Fair Grounds: Fast Tip Draws Off

Luxair Properties’ Fast Tip, allowed to settle early, commenced a rally entering the lane, took command at the furlong grounds and drew off for a two...

Beat the Blues goes west for Santa Monica

Beat the Blues, an East Coast-based mare that has won half of her 16 career starts, will ship to Santa Anita for next Saturday’s Grade I Santa Monica ...

Fair Grounds: Speedacious on a roll

Carl Moore Management’s Speedacious, heroine of the $100,000 Louisiana Champions Day Ladies Sprint last month at Fair Grounds, made it two in a row in...

Chamberlain Bridge still has it

Carl Moore Management’s Chamberlain Bridge has still got it, and he proved it in Saturday’s $75,000 Bonapaw Stakes by capturing the sprint at about 5 ...

Bonapaw: Chamberlain Bridge Back on the Beam

Carl Moore Management’s 7-year-old gelding Chamberlain Bridge showed there was still some “fire in the furnace” when he proved clearly best by a lengt...

Chamberlain Bridge in tough spot at FG

Trainer Bret Calhoun, conditioner of 2010 Grade II Breeders’ Cup Turf Sprint champion Chamberlain Bridge, owned by Carl Moore Management, was quick to...

Chamberlain Bridge Set for BC Turf Sprint

Chamberlain Bridge, winner of last year’s Grade II Breeders’ Cup Turf Sprint on the Matt Winn Turf Course, breezed four furlongs around the “dogs” in ...

Sassy Image gets up in Winning Colors

Meet-leading jockey Corey Lanerie hasn't made many mistakes this spring at Churchill Downs. But he thought he might have been a tad overconfident in r...

Chamberlain Bridge wins Dubai prep

Chamberlain Bridge moved closer to a trip to Dubai on Saturday night, when he won his first start since taking the Breeders’ Cup Turf Sprint in the $7...

Chamberlain Bridge Begins Year in Houston

Breeders’ Cup Turf Sprint (gr. IIT) winner Chamberlain Bridge will make his season debut in the $75,000 Rail Splitter Stakes Feb. 12 at Sam Houston Ra...

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Jealous! He's doing just what he loves and is making bunches of money while doing it!!!

JoDeeAlpiser | 1/8/2012 8:54 PM | - Re: W. Bret Calhoun

Bret, will you e-mail me the list for the Derby when you know some thing? Appreciate it!

JoDeeAlpiser | 4/6/2011 10:48 PM | - Re: W. Bret Calhoun

I am desperately trying to find Bret Calhoun!!!

JoDeeAlpiser | 1/23/2011 6:23 PM | - Re: W. Bret Calhoun