Anyone with half an eye could see that this is racing’s finest hour: when two racing industries from opposite sides of the fence have come together in one Queen’s Plate horse: Lucas n’ Lori. Lucas n’ Lori, a 3-year-old chestnut gelding that cost the princely sum of $9,000 at a yearling sale, is the tale of two cities, the crossing of a bridge, the meeting in the middle, … [Read more...] about Two hearts as one at the Queen’s Plate
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The Legend of Ratface Macdougall
There once was a horse called Ratface Macdougall. A well-loved horse, despite the name. He’s a bit quirky. Of course he is. And he is a horse that blossomed under the care of owner-breeder-trainer Angus Buntain. So who is Angus Buntain, you might ask? Well, he’s the guy who trains Ratface Macdougall. In only his fourth year as a trainer (he had been part of the corporate … [Read more...] about The Legend of Ratface Macdougall
Pinkie’s Redemption
Sighs of relief all around. After his first loss in 12 starts, Pink Lloyd slinked back to his barn a few weeks ago. Bob Tiller said he knew that first loss would happen sometime. He even thought of scratching Pinkie, as he's known in the barracks, from the Vigil Stakes at Woodbine last Sunday. But the rangy chestnut was feeling so bouncy, Tiller entered him. A little bit … [Read more...] about Pinkie’s Redemption