Oct

26

Victory for Synthetic Surfaces

by Barry Roos
October 26, 2008 | 5 Comments

Even the most ardent bashers of synthetic surfaces, have to admit, we just had a very impressive 2 days. The Breeders’ Cup was safe, entertaining, and had an international flair like no other cup. Pro-Ride brought the Euros, and it made the racing far more fun to watch. We don’t have characters like Frankie Dettori [...]

Oct

24

Bill Nader of the Hong Kong Jockey Club

by Barry Roos
October 24, 2008 | 3 Comments

On October 24th there was an article in the Bloodhorse entitled: Hong Kong Hopes to Lure Best in U.S. The article spoke of Jockey Club executive director of racing Bill Nader at the Breeders’ Cup hopeful to lure Curlin and others for the Cathay Pacific International Races in Hong Kong being held on Dec. 14th. [...]

Oct

23

Breeders’ Cup critical to the future of synthetic surfaces

by Barry Roos
October 23, 2008 | 8 Comments

Racing has been forever scarred by the loss of first Barbaro, and this year, Eight Belles. To those of us in the game we have always understood that every starter can end up a fatality. No matter how sound an animal is when we lead them up to the paddock, a bad step is all [...]

Oct

13

Big Brown and Down for the count

by Barry Roos
October 13, 2008 | 4 Comments

Just when you thought it was safe to contemplate a great Classic,  Big Brown is down. …and Out. I have to admit, in my mind I knew the Big Brown v. Curlin Matchup would not take place. I always had this feeling that somehow, someway the Big Brown camp would find an excuse not to [...]

Oct

9

Breeders’ Cup Classic Preview 1

by Barry Roos
October 9, 2008 | Leave a Comment

Curlin – The all time money winning horse. I got on this horse’s bandwagon on the first Saturday in May last year at Churchill and never got off. Though he was beaten that day, I was so taken with his presence, size, and strength. I again returned for this year’s Derby and saw a more [...]