Letters from the Editor current post: June 5, 2009 The Belmont Stakes goes to post without Rachel Alexandra and NYRA predicts the gates will suffer a 25% reduction in her absence. This editor feels racing media and marketing place too much weight on our super-stars. archives
Feature Articles by Guest Columnist current post: April 29, 2009 It's been 32 years since Billy Turner and Seattle Slew captured the Triple Crown. In an up-close interview with ThoroFan Voice the veteran trainer looks back upon his career, share his thoughts on the current state of racing, and reveals what it takes to capture the Triple Crown. archives
Historical Note Look soon for a glance back at an undefeated filly who emerged onto the racing scene and displayed astonishing brilliance only to be fallen by a fatal illness. Landaluce was trained by D. Wayne Lukas and when he purchased the daughter of Seattle Slew at auction his comments were, "She filled my criteria." The pedigree marked her catalog page but something else extracted his winning bid. This morning I called Wayne to be reminded of what that was and he shared this with me, "She had the head of a princess, a butt like a fry-cook and walked like a hooker." She ran like a hole-in-the-wind. -Marilyn Lane archives
Acrostics current post: May 27, 2009,Acrostics #9: PDF | MS Word |Answers Some say that handicapping the races is equivalent to doing 9 New York Times' crossword puzzles in a day. We give you much more time to solve our acrostics puzzles. What are the odds you might solve the next one? archives
Feature Articles by the Editor current post: April 20, 2009 Tin Cup Chalice was a hero. His strong will pulled him through two near-death illnesses as a foal, and later his courage led him to eight victories in ten starts. His tragic death leaves us devastated. archives
Syndicated Column current post: April 10, 2009 Sackatoga Stable's Pastel Gal will attempt to add bold type to her record as she carries a two-race winning streak into the South Beach Stakes at Gulfstream Park. Hooked on Hope made her first start a winning one over a tough field at GP on March 21 and now is in New York to try the state-breds. archives
Women In Racing current post: February 27, 2009: Roles for Female Fans In recent years the age-old pull of women and girls to horses has shown itself through the increased numbers working in the racing industry. This article suggests that it may be time to market our sport differently. archives
Letters from Fans current post: May 5, 2009
Racing becomes a much richer experience when you get to know the players inside of the game. In this look back at a Gulfsteam Park racing vacation ThoroFan Members Christienne & Jeff Budge were able to experience the full gamut of our sport. Reason enough to become an owner and a member of ThoroFan. archives
Journals current post: May 27, 2009
On this road trip through the Triple Crown series we've added some spice from the Southwest. Kelly D. takes us on a photographic tour of Double Eagle Ranch while the connections of Mine That Bird patiently wait to see where Jess Jackson might next leg Calvin Borel up on Rachel Alexandra. archives
Look soon for a glance back at an undefeated filly who emerged onto the racing scene and displayed astonishing brilliance only to be fallen by a fatal illness. Landaluce was trained by D. Wayne Lukas and when he purchased the daughter of Seattle Slew at auction his comments were, "She filled my criteria." The pedigree marked her catalog page but something else extracted his winning bid. This morning I called Wayne to be reminded of what that was and he shared this with me, "She had the head of a princess, a butt like a fry-cook and walked like a hooker." She ran like a hole-in-the-wind. -Marilyn Lane
Some say that handicapping the races is equivalent to doing 9 New York Times' crossword puzzles in a day. We give you much more time to solve our acrostics puzzles. What are the odds you might solve the next one?
Sackatoga Stable's Pastel Gal will attempt to add bold type to her record as she carries a two-race winning streak into the South Beach Stakes at Gulfstream Park. Hooked on Hope made her first start a winning one over a tough field at GP on March 21 and now is in New York to try the state-breds.