It's Anyone's Guess.

Have you ever wondered to yourself what the heck goes on at the back?  Why are those guys who just pops out of no where most of the time to walk the horse and give it water so important in this industry? They are some of the most important people in this game but will continue to take a back seat without collecting any glory.  What they sometimes collect is a good cheque just for knowing the hoofs very well.  

As I watched from my car the horses doing their routine exercises and I guess stretches.  Everything that I am seeing seem like a well rehearsed play without the spotlight and the cheers.  I watch one rider sit on a horse going around the barn as many times as a minute hand on an hour clock.  These guys have their instructions and just like a tick or tock this is some of the unseen things that the curious on-watcher takes for granted.  Everyone has their role to play in order to make these amazing athletes shine like stars.  Some of the riders wave as they go by, its their time to be seen on the stars before the game-day jockeys take over and take praises for guiding the winners in.  Riders engage in conversations while they trot their horses, nothing at all to do with horse racing as it seems.  I often get the curious eye from a suspicious worker and the well known nod just to make sure that I am good.  

It really is quite a thing to watch and not know what the heck is going on back here.  One thing is for sure, the show must go on.  This is a big money industry with small guys relying on their stock to rise very high in a short space of time during the racing season.

The bottom line is when you cheer on your horse next time you are at the track, keep in mind the work done by the hands at the back and all the preparation they put in to make it to the races.

Happy watching and your guess is as good as mine!

April 23rd

Charles Town

Race 12
$1,250,000 Charles Town Classic S., this race looks like a lot of pace and most people think that the speed at this track usually will win.  Stanford is the one that seem like it will take the most money but it's Charles Town, so why not just look else where.  La Macchina is my pick here, this four year old gelding has some finishing speed and I look forward to watching him close.

Woodbine 

Race 6

Splashy gizmo have raced two races at Gulfstream park and seeks the picture time.  These Gizmo horses are really trying to make a name for themselves.

 Race 7
I like Regal Mark here. It's a new year and fresh feet awaits the tepeta surface.  So, on your mark!

Race 8 
Goodoldhockeygame should be very interesting here, he is one speedy character who draws Patrick Husbands.  I like RU watchingbud

Race 9
Lumber man is hoping to upset this field, is he ready is always a question.