Archive for February, 2010

  • Global Warming Ain’t a Sham

    Yesterday, February 27th was Celebrate Polar Bear Day, according to the National Wildlife Federation. This got me thinking … what do polar bears and horses have in common? Both have been left stranded by global warming. To be fair, global warming is far scarier for...

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  • Ain’t Nothin’ Like A Dame

    It would appear that an agreement has been reached that means Zenyatta v. Rachel Alexandra is going to happen. At Oaklawn Park. In the Apple Blossom. On April 9th. I wish I could say I was thrilled. Because I am. I’ve become one of those...

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  • What $2 is Really Worth

    Many racetracks nowadays offer free admission. I imagine the thought behind this decision is relatively simple: if we can just get people through the gate, they’ll be more inclined to wager at the windows. The logic for this sits somewhere between the theories of Reciprocity,...

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  • Hitting the Dirt

    I showjumped for 15 years and, during the later stages, earned the barn’s coveted Fall Off Award back-to-back-to-back. It was a giant, beautifully made oak plaque given to the person who had fallen off the most - or most impressively - during the year. Why...

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