Calendar entry:Two can't-miss screenings in one:Secretariat's Jockey, Ron Turcotte and Penny and Red, the Life of Secretariat's OwnerTHIS Sunday (August 24) at the National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame. VIP reception prior with Secretariat's jockey, Ron Turcotte and other racing...
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What if God…Looks Like a Horse?
A thought came to me a few minutes ago, and it's something I really must pursue. If you're up to it, come along for the journey......
Quaintance House: Natalie Voss Story for “Paulick Report”–Please Read, Watch and Help.
Dear Readers,I'm a big believer in supporting anyone who helps animals. Quaintance House Animal Protective League is one of the most-worthy of your donations and admiration.The organization's second annual "It's Raining Cats & Dogs" event in Saratoga will be...
Technology is Not the Savior of Horse Racing. Stop Drinking the Kool-Aid.
On Saturday I had the privilege of hanging in the Saratoga (Race Course) backstretch with two friends: a dear grrrlfriend and her horse-loving, 10-year-old daughter. (I'm not giving their names, because they know their names and you don't need to.)My...
Truth + the Love of Horses = Healthy Horse Racing.
It seems that I have but three moods: pensive, pithy and pithed-off.The thing that's making me both pensive and pithed-off this morning is the reality that the facts about horse racing in America are greatly exaggerated. The Internet can...
A Soul Too Big for This Earth: RIP, Lavender Road…
It was a Hell of a day. And by "Hell," I do mean, Hell.First I had a car accident, not my fault. The wench hit me, knocked off the front left fender of my car and drove away. Fast.I was...
“50-to-1” in Saratoga: Your Only Chance to See it in New York State
If you're in Saratoga this weekend, and in the near-future, you have a rare opportunity, indeed.Unlike horse racing fans in New York City--Long Island--Western New York or the Southern Tier--you can go to the movies, and see "50-to-1," the beautiful...
Race Track Chaplaincy of America, New York Division: Annual Basketball Game in Saratoga.
Dear Friends,Tomorrow evening, Thursday, July 31, the New York Division of the Race Track Chaplaincy of America, will host their annual basketball game in Saratoga.Admission is free--there's really no excuse for race fans not to attend and support the efforts...
Using Horses as Props. What Fresh Hell is This?
Anyone who knows me knows that when something bugs me, I must express it or I'll explode, leaving shrapnel everywhere.I don't want to explode, so I'll get right to it. Let's start at the beginning of this phenomenon: In October,...
Jose Santos: Hall of Fame Jockey. Jeff Carle’s First Guest in the Gallery.
I'm very excited about the series, "Guests in the Gallery" hosted by Jeff Carle. The interview sessions--which I suspect will feel a great deal like "Actors' Studio"--will take place at the National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame on...