Tag Archives: commentary

Go the the Breeders’ Cup and MMA Breaks Out…

Yup. Fantastic publicity for racing. This will draw the young-male demographic!

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Additional Eurocentric Screeds

The New York Times has been doing us a literary service all week, what with Jane Smiley contributing to their “Rail” blog and now the esteemed Bill Barich offering his two bucks.

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Aha! Instant Case in Point!

Well, that was quick.

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Race Oddity

When’s the last time you saw this?

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Picks PPV Menu: Tuesday, Nov. 2, 2010

On this Election Day, it is well to remember that Right, Left or Center, the truest democracy of all is the mutuel windows. They care not for whom you voted (er, wagered on) but whether you won or not. Racetrack … Continue reading →

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The Trained Euro Eye

Yea, verily, they’re all Socialists over there — right? But the economy of words, lack of screaming, as well as their politeness of delivery — well, we quite like it, mate. It’s reminiscent of the efficiency of the one-touch attractive … Continue reading →

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Hey, No Fair!

Um, no Fair Odds, that is.

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Nice Writing on Zenyatta

This is by Jane Smiley, a Pulitzer Prize winner, for Personal Ensign’s sake!

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Your Sunday Stakes Sweep: Oct. 31, 2010

Let’s try this properly. Or something like that.

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A Pre-Halloween Treat

V6 Seminar in a Box devotees couldn’t have had much trouble with this diagnosis.

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