Tag Archives: horse racing

Union Rags Gets The Glory, But It’s Still A Horse Story About What Wasn’t

Posted on June 11, 2012 by Shawnee Rivers

I can’t write a better post about the Preakness than Andrew Kulha, so I’ll share this quote — then send you off to read it. He really captures it all. Not many of us knew that we were watching greatness … Continue reading →

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We Won’t Have Another… Or Will We?

Posted on June 8, 2012 by Shawnee Rivers

In shocking news, TMZ reports that I’ll Have Another has been scratched from tomorrow’s Belmont Stakes — and the horse has been retired; due to an injury, the beauty may never run again. (More details here.) Thus ends dreams of … Continue reading →

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Fun Facts: Triple Crown Infographic

Posted on June 6, 2012 by Shawnee Rivers

A cool infographic from Bovada. (Click to enlarge!)

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I’ll Have Another Gambling Link Round Up

Posted on May 21, 2012 by Shawnee Rivers

How exciting that I’ll Have Another and Mario Gutierrez won the Preakness! Can they win the Triple Crown? We’ll find out on June 9th, at the Belmont Stakes, when I’ll Have Another attempts to become the 12th Triple Crown winner … Continue reading →

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Preparing For The Preakness

Posted on May 18, 2012 by Shawnee Rivers

Derby winner I’ll Have Another continues his Triple Crown quest on Saturday going for the $1 million Preakness Stakes. I must say, I do have a soft-spot for this horse and his jockey, Mario Gutierrez… It’s hard not to hope … Continue reading →

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Horse Racing Art Auction

Posted on May 11, 2012 by Shawnee

Auction action is a lot like gambling; you pick a winner and go up against others who want to win. Only this time, you’re the one who pays instead of getting paid. Unless you decide to resell the object. Art … Continue reading →

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Messed Up Systems In Horse Racing

Posted on May 8, 2012 by Shawnee

Writing about the Kentucky Derby last week really messed-up my system. Because I had fancied Union Rags’ name, I decided I should take that as my “gut” and bet on him; which you likely know by now was a bad … Continue reading →

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Little Girls Love Horses; Dames Love The Derby

Posted on May 4, 2012 by Shawnee

Even though I’ve never been to a running of the Kentucky Derby, this is a very special time of year for me. It begins, as most important things do, with early family memories… I think every little girl grows up … Continue reading →

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