Since that little guy snarled and sniffed his way into my life, I've learned about the ins and outs of paramutual wagering, more than I'll ever need to know in one lifetime. It doesn't get any bigger or any better for The Dawg, who pokes his cold, wet little nose out of his homestead and lets us know each year whether there will be six more weeks of spring or an early summer harvest of C-notes headed our way. I taught you about the pure science that is betting the ponies. A few weeks ago...

Curlin the horse actually might wind up the post-time favorite: no surprise, given Curlin is undefeated going into a wide open race. But the story behind this intriguing Derby hopeful is much larger than one colt's perfect record going into America's greatest horse race. One of his duties could have been to patrol the Bluegrass farms to keep other slaves from running away. For, although Charlie Curlin's confusion over his wartime identity might seem strange to us, it could have been more...

Riding in the event known as equitation, McCoy caught the eyes of the judges, earning the most points based on position, smoothness and fluidity. The CRMS junior is a serious equestrian rider, winning two championships in the last six months. She has the potential to be one of the top riders in the country. McCoy is also a rock climber for CRMS and loves partaking in all of the outdoor programs the school has to offer. I love going on all the trips, backpacking and all that, she said. CRMS...

About 200 government departments and agencies including passport and tax offices, courts, job centers, galleries and driving-test centers will be hit by the walkout, the Public and Commercial Services Union said. Today's action involves more than a third of the civil service, which employed 550,000 people in the fourth quarter of 2006, according to the National Statistics office. The union is protesting plans to cut a fifth of the civil service by 2008, pay increases below the retail-price...

Veteran Mario Baillargeon, Canada's third-leading harness driver and a Woodbine and Mohawk regular, grabbed top spot with 68 points and the other nationals berth by winning four of his eight races. Standardbred Canada's new point system for determining national contenders was designed to give drivers from smaller raceways a shot at the big prize. The introduction of slots to raceways and the subsequent increase in purses has allowed horse enthusiasts like the 31-year-old to make a career...

They won the championship tricolor after finishing with three firsts and a second over fences and first under saddle. They were both double clear, and it was their first show of the year because they did not compete in Florida. Along with the tricolor, they won two firsts and a fourth over fences and third under saddle. Beacon Hill Show Stables Takes Top Ribbons. Posted: Monday, April 30, 2007 Beacon Hill Show Stables, located in Colts Neck, NJ, competed for high ribbons this past weekend...

While the adrenaline rush that you get from seeing high-class sprinters is unquestionable, and the thrill of witnessing those that possess the requisite balance of speed and stamina to excel in the top middle distance races is exhilarating, their is just something about seeing top milers in action that sets them apart. While the adrenaline rush that you get from seeing high-class sprinters is unquestionable, and the thrill of witnessing those that possess the requisite balance of speed and...

Edwards has confirmed a deal has been done, but it allows him to train the horse for one more start before being shipped off overseas. Connections were reportedly offered around $400,000 prior to the St Leger but after he came out and won that race by six lengths, the offer was lifted considerably. But with a three-year-old Classic this weekend seemingly at his mercy, connections have struck a deal to keep all parties happy. He s still on the way up, won t have any problems with the trip...