Led by multiple Group 1-winning 3-year-old Mirinaque (ARG),  and the talented 3-year-old filly Joy Canela (ARG), an accomplished field of 24 runners has been entered for Saturday's 1 ½-mile Gran Premio International Carlos Pellegrini (G1) — South America's most prestigious race —  at San Isidro Racecourse. The race winner will receive an automatic berth into the 2020 Longines […]

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One of the biggest complaints we have received on the new Paulick Report has been the oppressive commenting “reCaptcha” box that requires a coded password to be entered after each comment. We agreed that this was a waste of time and has made the commenting process unnecessarily difficult. We are now utilizing an option that […]

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Wherever we go in the industry whether it's tea with the Queen of England or croquet with the Sheikh of Dubai, one subject is always brought up in conversation. “What's with those commenters on your site? Do they have jobs?” After we assure them that at least 30% of our readers are gainfully employed, they […]

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Have you had dreams of becoming a horse racing writer but gave up on them because of the diminishing opportunities in Thoroughbred print? Looking for a fresh start in a fast-paced and positive work environment? Do you want to combine an education in the new media world with your love for horses and horse racing? […]

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Hill 'n' Dale Farm in Lexington, Ky., announced on Wednesday the purchase of undefeated Grade 1 winner Charlatan's breeding rights. “Horses with Charlatan's immense ability combined with superior pedigree, conformation, depth of female family, and star-quality appeal are a very rare commodity,” said John G. Sikura, president of Hill 'n' Dale. Charlatan's career to date […]

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Following is a statement from Rusty Ford, equine operations consultant for the Kentucky Department of Agriculture's Office of State Veterinarian, laying out guidelines for summer yearling inspections in regards to COVID-19. The public health threat presented by COVID-19, otherwise known as coronavirus, is impacting all, and the equine industry has not been immune to it. […]

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The Jockey Club board of stewards today announced that it has adopted a final rule limiting the annual breeding of individual stallions. The rule reflects The Jockey Club's goal to preserve the health of the Thoroughbred breed for the long term and will apply prospectively to stallions born in 2020 or later. Effective today, The […]

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Most know Soledad O'Brien from her work as a journalist/television news anchor on NBC and CNN. She is also a mother of four children, and an avid horse lover. O'Brien's two daughters share their mother's passion for horses. When searching for horses for herself and her daughters, O'Brien somewhat inadvertently discovered two horses that have […]

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In a recent interview with Susan Salk for her website, Off Track Thoroughbreds.com, the Paulick Report's own Ray Paulick sat down with Ms. Salk to discuss the current state of the racing industry, the growing awareness of the 'unwanted' racehorse, and Paulick's love of the sport of racing itself. Read more at Off Track Thoroughbreds […]

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During his racing career, Steppenwolfer was a very talented and competitive Thoroughbred, earning over $650,000 during a career that spanned six seasons. The grey gelding was second in both the G2 Arkansas Derby and Southwest Stakes before finishing third to Barbaro in the 2006 G1 Kentucky Derby. Since he's been retired, Steppenwolfer continues to find […]

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The Hancock family's Claiborne Farm has had a long and successful association with both the Phipps and Janney families. Countless champions and Grade 1 winners that have been bred by the Phippses and Janneys were born and raised at Claiborne. That friendship will be put to the test on Saturday when Departing, owned in partnership […]

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Jockey Joao Moreira, a three-time champion rider in Singapore, capped off his whirlwind U.S. tour at Churchill Downs on Monday, where he rode Judy the Beauty to a second-place finish in the G3 Winning Colors Stakes. Moreira traveled to the U.S. to ride for trainer Wesley Ward, riding at Arlington Park on Saturday before heading to […]

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Part of the joy in breeding or owning horses is choosing their names. J.J. Hysell of In The Money notes that owners of Einstein offspring have been having fun thinking up clever names for their horses. Einstein stands at Adena Springs Farm for a 2013 fee of $7,500. A few of our favorites include: E […]

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In a new post on the ThoroEdge Equine Performance website, Bill Pressey wonders if winning the Belmont Stakes in a time of 2:30+ is now the “new normal”. In the article, Pressey studies the figures and times of the Belmont over several decades. Not only have the winning times gotten slower, they are the equivalent […]

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The Infectious Disease Committee of the American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP) has issued revised guidelines for the administration of selected core and risk-based vaccines to horses. The recommendations are based on the age of the horse and its previous vaccination history and are meant to serve as a reference for veterinarians. Reviewed guidelines include […]

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Mike Dimoff, the new race caller at Ruidoso Downs in New Mexico, spent his first day in the track's announcer's booth on May 6 calling schooling works races as preparations are under way for the opening day of the 2020 meet on May 22. “It feels very comfortable,” Dimoff said, stepping away from the microphone […]

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The Washington Horse Racing Commission on Friday voted to approve a 44-day season for Emerald Downs in Auburn, Wash. Racing was originally scheduled to begin on April 18 but has been delayed because of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. The new opening day is scheduled for Monday, June 22.  Initially, races will be conducted every Monday […]

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The Vikings are one of a handful of teams that, at least on paper in May, got the short end of the NFL's schedule quirks.

Joshua wants to transfer digital photos onto an analog medium and Robert is curious about why color is sometimes shown in a linear way and sometimes in a circle. And how this explains, why the rainbow is missing a color. [sc:podlovebutton] Links: The SKY Slack challenge reviews: Image 1: Robert Oldenburg: Spotted Cow Image 2: … Continue reading "874 The Search for the Missing Color"

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It’s Slack Challenge Time! We’ll also take a photo together (post on your favorite social media with #tfttfnow) and Chris shares a beautiful love story with us. Links: The September Slack Challenge Winners: Cat Fur by John Knight Soft Feather by Eran Pinhasov Soft by Jon Kiphart The November 2019 Slack Challenge channel Not on … Continue reading "881 Falling in Love"

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On this episode Chris dives into a couple of topics that might as well be at home on The Future of Photography, including Sony’s new layered sensor and lenses that are 1000 times thinner than current ones. Chris also holds a new mini assignment (get your 5 minutes of photography in!), and Daniel wonders about … Continue reading "882 Photo Editing in VR"

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Warning: This is not an official photo episode, but rather some background on what’s going on in the world of independent podcasts. So if you’re here for the photography, please skip this episode. I’ve hinted at it before, but here’s some more background. As independent podcasting is under immense pressure to include more and more … Continue reading "885a Protecting My Listeners and Surviving at the Same Time"

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You’re an amazing community. And a big welcome to the new patrons who have decided to support an independent creator. I’m humbled by your support. Let me say a quick thank you to the new patrons: Sid, Jeffrey, Gerald, Wayne, Jacob, CArol, Colin, Chris, Robert, Filip, Roger, Robert-Francois, David, Terry, Earl, Hank, Manuel, Dain and … Continue reading "887 Heartwarming"

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At worst, sending out ballots provides a workable Plan B in case Plan A proves too hazardous in November.

Herd immunity has a cost.

When Courtney Hernandez took to the track for her first start on December 7, she and mount Wildshoes for Me had tougher competition than the horse's $5,000 claiming pricetag would suggest. Hernandez left the gate just two spots away from older brother Colby Hernandez. “My brother rode at the side of me the whole time. […]

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To this day, Mike DeMent isn't sure what drove him to look over the entries at Beulah Park in early January. The Chicago-based art director was idly clicking through a claiming race when he spotted 11-year-old Oh So Awesome. Something about the name seemed familiar to DeMent, who manages his family's small racing operation Brigade […]

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The Communication Alliance for Networking Thoroughbred Ex-Racehorses' Kentucky division took its operation to a new level this month when it opened its first official retraining facility in Georgetown. For both CANTER Kentucky executive director Amanda Graham and trainer Stephanie Calendrillo, the event marks the realization of long-term goals. Graham has been saving money to open the […]

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What would horse racing in the United States become if some 22 percent of the population placed a bet each year? In a world with increasingly diverse entertainment and gaming options and the sport's fan base shrinking by 4 percent annually (according to the 2011 McKinsey Report), the Jockey Club and American racetracks are struggling to […]

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Much like horse trainers, writers are never truly retired from their craft. After a lengthy career that has included seven books, numerous legal articles and time spent as an editor of a regional weekly newspaper in California, Merle Horwitz isn't done writing yet. His latest book, a novel called “Winners,” was released in December. This […]

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The calendar says late January but it's now less than 100 days until the Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs on May 7 and it's time to start thinking about springtime and roses. The Kentucky Derby points races get a lot more serious in three weeks with the Grade 2 Risen Star at Louisiana Downs the […]

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Saturday's Grade 2 Xpressbet.com Fountain of Youth Stakes brings up the highly anticipated matchup of three undefeated colts on the Kentucky Derby trail: Mohaymen, Awesome Banner, and Zulu. The Xpressbet.com Fountain of Youth winner will receive 50 points, which likely guarantees a spot in the starting gate on May 7 at Churchill Downs. Trainer Kiaran […]

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Top trainer Mike de Kock has warned of a “grim reality” featuring “loss of jobs and euthanasia” of significant parts of the horse population if the South African racing shutdown continues. On Tuesday, the South African government blocked plans for a resumption when it refused to allow the sport to take place under Lockdown Level […]

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The National Thoroughbred Racing Association (NTRA) Safety and Integrity Alliance today released a document outlining best practices for North American racetracks determined to prioritize the health and safety of all participants and employees, when conducting live racing in a spectator-free environment in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic. The comprehensive document will assist racetracks that […]

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On Friday, May 1 Indiana's Governor released a five-stage phase-in for Indiana businesses to re-open using differing dates through July 4. The Indiana Horse Racing Commission and racetrack management have been working in conjunction with the governor's office to confirm where horse racing falls within this reopening plan and the timeline below outlines those stages. […]

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On Sunday May 10, the UK Government will outline the next phase of its response to the coronavirus pandemic, which may include changes to its current social distancing restrictions and, potentially, a timeline for the resumption of sport. Horse racing industry leaders will then meet on Monday, May 11 to discuss the Government's announcement and […]

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Horse Racing Ireland (HRI) reported Thursday that work is ongoing with Government officials around an appropriate date for the resumption of racing in Ireland, as confirmation came from the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine that June 29th was the date outlined for racing to return behind closed doors. Races have not been held […]

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The Maryland Jockey Club has released a spring condition book for Laurel Park covering a period of 15 days ahead of the still-undetermined resumption of live racing in the state. Specific dates have not been set. As part of Gov. Larry Hogan's statewide shutdown, live racing was paused in Maryland following the March 15 program […]

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The Breeders' Cup, one of Thoroughbred horse racing's most prestigious international events, announced Blessings for the Backstretch, a charitable initiative in partnership with The Stronach Group to support mothers living and working on the backstretch at Santa Anita Park this Mother's Day. On Sunday morning, May 10, the two organizations will hand-deliver Mother's Day Blessings […]

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Horse Racing Reform, an industry initiative led by The Jockey Club and Thoroughbred Owners and Breeders Association, announced today the launch of an updated website, horseracingreform.org,designed to better inform and educate the general public, racing fans, and industry personnel on safety, integrity, and welfare matters in horse racing. The mobile-friendly site includes a range of new […]

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Sand colic in horses occurs when sand accumulates in the large colon. Occurring around the world, sand colic is often treated by a veterinarian, but preventative measures are available, including adding psyllium to the horse's feed. A bulk-forming laxative that absorbs water, psyllium can pass through the digestive system without being completely dissolved. Magnesium sulphate, […]

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Six Shooter will make his next start in the $125,000 Gazebo Stakes for 3-year-olds March 23 at Oaklawn, trainer Paul Holthus of Hot Springs said Friday morning. Six Shooter had been under consideration for the $1 million Rebel Stakes (G2) at 1 1/16 miles March 16, but Holthus said the Trappe Shot gelding will return […]

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Breeders' Cup Ltd., in conjunction with the Japan Racing Association, today announced that the US$2.1 million Victoria Mile, a Group 1 race for fillies and mares, 4-years-old and up, to be held May 17 at Tokyo Race Course, will be a new race in the 2020 international Breeders' Cup Challenge Series. The Breeders' Cup Challenge […]

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The teen was waving around a replica gun.

In addition, residents can expect to see water bills in the mail.

Mike Love has released a new song and video titled, "This Too Shall Pass."

The number of cases of coronavirus in Maryland continues to rise.

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