Pedigree Query

Keep us informed. Despite our troubles, there are some nice new stallions that have come to Texas this year. The SHRP meet was a success and I have high hopes for Lone Star. Hey, we have even gotten some rain lately.

Bedouwia

Beautiful colt. It will be fun to see how her colt and that by Rachael Alexandra actually do in two or three years time. In the meantime, it provides joy for lots of fans.

Bedouwia

I think that SHRP is doing a good job this year.... it would seem that the new partnership is having a good effect. They have full fields, and pretty good attendance numbers. I hope the upward trend continues for Lone Star as well.

Bedouwia

The Texas Tribune Website has a searchable web link that tracks campaign contributions in Texas over the last 12 years. If you are interested in how much money has been wasted in lobbying for slots, check it out.

Bedouwia

Sad that the Texas group is not interested in much unless it is insulting one another? Just wanted to let folks know that LOPE was hit hard by floods today. Lynn had to get out of her house by boat, but all the horses are OK. I just saw some pictures on our local TV station. Horses are about hock de...

Just want to wish everyone a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. Yes, we have our problems and our differences, but I expect that we can all count our blessings as well. May the spirit of the season be with you all.

Bedouwia

This December sale is often a real opportunity. I have bought there in the past. This year, it seems like there was some demand, but no depth in the market. The average was up, but the number unsold was also higher. Sad, if you go to the trouble and expense, and cannot sell. Just my opinion. Bedouwia

I am not sure about the answer to your question Theo, but we are all paying more attention to racing outside of Texas, since we don't have any... :( Yesterday I watched the racing in Trinidad on TVG. Maybe our attendance would improve, along with TV coverage if we had those mostly naked ladies and g...

Happy Thanksgiving everyone.... whatever else we may worry about, folks here have been blessed by knowing and loving horses. Yes, we have a lot to be thankful about.

Bedouwia

Sadly, CrazyHorse is correct. Why indeed? For that matter why not a sports bar with OTB? There are lots of things beyond slots that could bring in some money.

Roger, I don't know but Austin has it's F1 racetrack on hold -- maybe the Austin license could pick it up cheap? LOL

Even after all these years, that is a tough read. I was living in County Kildare at that time and remember the event of the kidnapping very well. Thanks for the post.

Bedouwia

Ajo, apology accepted. Yes, the last couple of years have not been the best that I have known. However, I might have replied that in the past I have served on many boards and committees. That includes six years on a Texas school board, three as President. It taught me a lot of things, including that...

Once upon a time, a long, long, time ago .... the TTA had an online forum. I used to enjoy it. People talked about their horses, pedigrees, and made suggestions about how to improve horse racing in Texas. Then the forum was killed, because often there were critical comments and disagreements. So, Ro...

Wow - I find myself in general agreement with Horsecrazy. From what I understand, the TTA (along with Texas racing) is in financial difficulty. They have cut just about everything except the expensive Director. I have always found the TTA staff excellent. Perhaps the board should consider some perso...