Tag Archives: Kentucky Derby
THE EVOLUTION OF RACINGB*TCH
By Hans Ebert There’s a scene in the brilliant suspense thriller “The Marathon Man” where Lawrence Olivier as Dr Christian Szell has Dustin Hoffman, playing Thomas “Babe” Levy, pinned to the dentist chair, and with drill in hand and aimed … Continue reading
A MONGOL WITHOUT A HORSE IS LIKE A BIRD WITHOUT WINGS
By Jenny Bridle While Triple Crown winner American Pharoah with jockey Victor Espinoza won the Breeders Cup Classic on Halloween day at Keeneland Racecourse in Kentucky, a big story had unfolded earlier in the day with some interestingly dressed men … Continue reading
HORSE RACING MARKETING: GETTING SERIOUS ABOUT CREATIVITY
By Jenny Bridle (Courtesy of http://www.fasttrack.hk) Recently, the Indiana Racing Commission Executive Director, Joe Gorajec, was fired after 25 years of service to the State. One primary reason given by Indiana Racing Chairman Thomas Weatherwax for Gorajec’s dismissal: he spent … Continue reading
CHINA HORSE CLUB: MORE BEATING OF THE DRUMS
By Jenny Bridle In a recent news report, China Horse Club (CHC) owner Teo Ah Khing discussed his Club’s recent race meeting at Wuhan on Mainland China. Aside from the usual commentary by Teo on how, through his involvement in … Continue reading