Noted: January 17
– Andrew Beyer is no fan of the new Gulfstream: “[Stronach] has destroyed the old Gulfstream — not only its infrastructure but its atmosphere. He has replaced it with what is being described as an entertainment center with overtones of Las Vegas. I’d call it bizarre and perverse.”
– Motivator is named British Horse of the Year. The Epsom Derby winner was retired to stud last October due to injury after finishing fifth in the Arc de Triomphe.
– Blue bridles are crashing the Eclipse awards once more. This year’s ceremony “is poised to honor another bunch of relative bargains.”