Category: As I See It Commentary

Horse racing has a plethora of traditions that have been engrained in us which in many ways are taken for granted. Some traditions are so steeped in race culture that any change would seem a blasphemous crime to all who embrace this wonderful sport.  As much as the excitement of racing draws us to keep returning, traditions are some of

Have you ever had the experience of looking forward to visiting a place you have heard so many good things about, and then having your visit exceed your expectations? Well I have just gone through such a feeling when I paid a visit to Old Friends Thoroughbred Retirement farm just outside Georgetown, Kentucky. The farm is a must see attraction

Fort Erie Race Track is one of the more beautiful tracks in North America to watch and enjoy thoroughbred racing. The scenic setting as well as the pleasant and friendly people provides a charming atmosphere at the track which is located one mile from the Canada/US border. My wife and I brought our family last Tuesday to see the Prince

Sixty years young. I say that because I will be turning sixty this year. My favourite place in the world during these sixty years, my happy place so to speak, is Woodbine Racetrack in Toronto. This year Woodbine will turn sixty. Sixty years of world class racing, featuring world class horses at a world class facility. Woodbine was built by

Woodbine Racetrack held their final card of racing for the 2015 season. One hundred and thirty-three days of quality racing which began in April and concluded with yesterday’s fine fourteen race card. It was a day of racing that epitomizes the beauty of this grand sport. Full competitive fields that contained exciting stretch drives, displayed some outstanding performances, and had

This year our favourite sport has been blessed, in North America, with a genuine superstar. American Pharoah has brought a positive light to racing with his heroic Triple Crown achievement. Not since the great Zenyatta has there been a Thoroughbred that could truly be called “Superstar”. Before I go on here, I know that there are many of you out

On a recent holiday we decided to stop at Fort Erie to visit the grand old track and take in the races for a Tuesday twilight card. Having not been to the “The Fort” in many years, I was keen to see for myself how the venerable one hundred and eighteen year old establishment is doing. There have been countless

  The Woodbine Oaks is due to run this upcoming Saturday, June 14 and will pit the best Canadian bred three year old fillies in training. The winner will go a long way to decide which one will be determined as the top filly in the division. This is a very important race on the Canadian racing calendar, but it

It was with great sadness to learn of the passing of one of my personal favourite horses last Wednesday. Smart Strike was humanely euthanized on March 25 due to laminitis, at the age of twenty-three. He was a son of Mr. Prospector out of Classy ‘N Smart by Smarten. Smart Strike was a grade one stakes winner, a two time