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Osterman’s ‘Sick Of The Whip’ Column Stirs Debate; Former Trainer-Gallop Boy Rose Makes His Case

Warren Eves | March 22, 2013

By Warren Eves Former trainer Bobby Rose takes issue with one of horse racing’s best turf writers Tim Osterman. Osterman wrote in his “Sick of the Whip” column for Today’s Racing Digest: “In a sport that is in dire need of more folks in the seats, racing continues to [...]

It’s Past Time To Hold Racetrack Stews Accountable; Non-Action By Parx & Oaklawn Judges Unacceptable!

Warren Eves | February 11, 2013

By Warren Eves Stewards need to be held accountable. There were two atrocious non actions on the part of judges in the past two weeks. 1.) Race eight at Parx on February 3rd found the judges doing nothing when Mad Magic was denied a fair start [...]

Apex Looks Like 2YO To Be Followed Off BTL Debut; Fort Larned Gives Hernandez Richest Win Of Career

Warren Eves | August 4, 2012

By Warren Eves Fort Larned wired ‘em in the Whitney. It was a romp Saturday at famed Saratoga Race Course. Jockey Brian Hernandez was aboard to score the biggest and richest win of his career. “I just stayed out of his way and he took us [...]

Apprentice Irad Ortiz Jr. Is Catching Our Attention; 19YO Puerto Rican Making Most Of Limited Chances

Warren Eves | September 16, 2011

By Warren Eves Rudy Rodriguez, one of the leading claiming trainers at Belmont Park, knows young talent when he sees it. He gave 19-year-old apprentice jockey Irad Ortiz, Jr. a leg up on Flying [...]

Valdivia To Ride Pomona; Repole’s ‘Thirsty Says ‘Yes’; Uncle Mo A ‘No’; Will Shackleford Or Coil Run Again?

Warren Eves | August 27, 2011

By Warren Eves           Jose Valdivia is returning to California and will ride at Fairplex Park.           Veteran jockey agent Vince DeGregory made the announcement.  DeGregory will continue to handle the business of  jockey Alonso Quinonez.  Valdivia won the Belmont Stakes with Ruler On Ice.  He called DeGregory and asked him [...]

Joe Woodard Claims Thabazimbi For $40,000 Off Mott; 6-Year-Old Wires ‘Em On Lawn With Fast Last Fraction

Warren Eves | July 4, 2011

By Warren Eves           Joe Woodard may have made one of the best claims of the young year July 3rd at Churchill Downs.           He put a $40,000 claim slip in for Thabazimbi.  He then watched as Thabazimbi posted an impressive final fraction when taking six rivals wire to wire on the turf.  Thabazimbi [...]

Tony Dutrow Saddles Quantum Miss For New Penn Track Record

Warren Eves | May 28, 2011

By Warren Eves Although brother Dick may be having difficulties with the Kentucky Commission, Tony Dutrow is still in business. Friday night May 27 Dutrow saddled Quantum Miss to win the $77,063 Wonders Delight Stakes at Penn National.  The three-year-old filly romped at 1-to-9.  Racing over a sealed racetrack Quantum Miss [...]

Ritvo Takes Hood Off ‘Macho Man To Win Risen Star; Napravnik And Gaines Make It Huge Ladies Race Day

Warren H. Eves | February 19, 2011

By Warren Eves           The racetracks are no longer dominated by males.          Saturday three females made a big splashes.           Kathy Ritvo sent out Mucho Macho Man to score a significant win in the Risen Star at the Fair Grounds.           Earlier [...]

Bug Pedroza Is Obviously Paying Attention To Peers; Apprentice Kyle Frey Drawing Attention In NorCal

Warren H. Eves | February 13, 2011

By Warren Eves           Apprentice Brian Pedroza has been watching his peers in the east.           Kyle Frey is drawing attention in the west.                    While reviewing the head-on of the stretch run in the second race at Aqueduct on Friday, February 11 we noticed something.  Apprentice Pedroza, who [...]

Hacek Urges Stronach To Stand Tall And Clean House To Bring Order Back To The Once Great Race Place

Warren H. Eves | February 6, 2011

By Harry Hacek To begin I must acknowledge my appreciation for radio host Roger Stein. Much of my information is garnered from his show. His shows can be found on his archives radio page. It is through Stein I stay current with the happenings of California racing. I appreciate him for giving [...]