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Michael Pizzolla’s Handicapping Rant: August In Vegas, Closer At Finger Lakes

September 28th, 2008 (No Comments)

Michael Pizzolla’s Handicapping Rant Autumn In Las Vegas, Closer At Finger Lakes From The Desk Of Michael Pizzolla Las Vegas, NevadaSeptember 27, 20087:43 AM Dear Friend: Autumn this year has a bittersweet taste this year. The Yankees are not in the post season, and what’s worse is that Yankee Stadium is no more. My friend […]

Horse Racing–The Kentucky Derby Trail Report

September 27th, 2008 (1 Comment)

Dana from http://www.GamblersTelevision.com reports on the Kentucky Derby Trail. Duration : 0:3:43

Breyer: Secretariat

September 24th, 2008 (No Comments)

Now you can own the world-famous Thoroughbred you always wanted with the Breyer: Secretariat. If there can be one horse and one race that defines the sport of Thoroughbred racing, that horse would be the world-famous Secretariat, and the race would be his win at the 1973 Belmont Stakes. Listed on two “Athletes of the […]

Phar Lap wins the Agua Caliente Handicap- 1932

September 23rd, 2008 (25 Comments)

The great Phar Lap in his one and only international race winning the Agua Caliente Handicap (“Hundred Grander”) in 1932. As history would have it he died tragically days after the race. Many track observers said that they had never seen a horse cover the 2 furlongs of the back straight that Phar Lap does […]

In your opinion, what thoroughbred race horse was the best ever?

September 23rd, 2008 (19 Comments)

There have been thousands of thoroughbred horses that have raced, but which one stands out the most in your memory and the best ever? Ther Is Two Many To Name. Colin A true rarity in racing, an unbeaten horse, Colin won all his 15 starts in 1907 and 1908, including the Belmont Stakes. Exterminator Beloved […]

one more California Horse Racing commercial

September 22nd, 2008 (1 Comment)

“unfortunately, some things don’t stay in Vegas…” Duration : 0:0:29

The Belmont Stakes Report with Dana Ward

September 21st, 2008 (5 Comments)

From http://gamblerstelevision.com The Belmont Stakes is a punishing race for any potential Triple Crown winner. The 1-and-a-half mile run is a distance that most horses have never even run, nor will they be asked to run this distance ever again in their racing career. Big Brown will make his third start in 5 weeks, up […]

HORSE RACING ACCIDENT FILM

September 19th, 2008 (25 Comments)

Chapman Digital Presents a no nonsence piece showcasing the dangers of Thoroughbred Horse Racing. Jockeys take the mount with Nerves of Steel on every horse race. Duration : 0:9:56

Horse racing oddity: starting gate tractor malfunction

September 18th, 2008 (25 Comments)

http://www.horseracegame.com It may not have been as exciting as Janet Jackson’s wardrobe malfunction, but as Mary Rampelllini reported in the Daily Racing Form: The featured ninth race at Oaklawn Park in Hot Springs, Ark., on Thursday was declared a no contest after the starting gate was unable to be pulled from the racetrack because of […]

Michael Pizzolla’s Handicapping Rant: I Called My Aunt From The Race Book!

August 30th, 2008 (No Comments)

Michael Pizzolla’s Handicapping Rant: I Called My Aunt From The Race Book!   From The Desk Of Michael Pizzolla Las Vegas, Nevada August 23, 2008 7:27 A.M Dear Friend:             On August 21, 2008, the Nevada Gaming Commission lifted the ban on cell phones in Nevada race and sports books.             Happy day.             I […]

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