Railbird 2004–2019

Miscellany Archive

Headlines: November 10

– Better Talk may start again this year (TT)
– “Young and beautiful” boost Keeneland (BH)
– BHB plan for future in doubt (Guar.)
– NY OTB running out of money (NYP)
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Posted in Miscellany on November 10, 2004

Headlines: November 7

– Eleusis captures LI Handicap (Globe)
– Whilly wins Bien Bien Stakes (NYT)
– Lady Tak one tough lady (LAT)
– Dettori crowned champion (Guar.)
– Cronley: Jockeys must do homework (ESPN)
– Wall: KY must not change history (LHL)
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Posted in Miscellany on November 7, 2004

Bubbly vs. Brewskis

“And finally, horseracing may be the sport of kings, but it’s the vice of the common man. The best barometer of that is the alcohol breakdown. On Breeders’ Cup day, Lone Star sold five cases of Dom Perignon champagne. They sold 60,000 beers.” (Dallas Morning News)

Posted in Miscellany on November 6, 2004

Headlines: November 6

– Ghostzapper seduces McNamara too (ESPN)
– Arvada vulnerable in LI Handicap (NYP)
– Lady Tak Churchill Distaff favorite (DRF)
– Perfect Moon tries the turf (LAT)
– Afleet Alex done for year (TT)
– Birdstone returns to Gainesway (LHL)
– Trainer Baird reaches 9000th win (BH)
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Posted in Miscellany on November 6, 2004

Inspiring Names

“The Red Sox have inspired a number of thoroughbred names in the past couple of weeks, according to The Jockey Clubs Registry of Lexington, Ky., the organization that approves and registers thoroughbred names in North America. In addition to Curse Reversed, Red Sox Parade, Sweep the Series, Bambino’s Curse and Walkoff Homer have been registered.” Sure to be registered soon: We Believe and Who’s Your Papi? (Boston Globe)

Posted in Miscellany on November 5, 2004