Tag Archives: race track

What does it take to win?

Posted on May 23, 2016 by

Saturday’s Preakness really showed what it takes to win a horse race.  Of course you have to start out with a really good horse, but there is so much more to winning a race.  The old Irish saying is “The … Continue reading →

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Hail Hail The Gang’s All Here!

Posted on October 11, 2014 by

Well, not only are all of our horses back at Turf Paradise in Phoenix, AZ, our home base, but they are all settled in and ready for the new racing season. As promised, here are pictures of some of our … Continue reading →

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Off and running again

Posted on September 6, 2014 by

Well, we were fortunate to find a few races for which our horses qualify.  Pursuxit was off and running in the 9th race at The Downs in Albuquerque today, Saturday, September 6th.  He made a gallant effort but the track … Continue reading →

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Time to rest

Posted on June 23, 2014 by

Well, we had a good run at Sunray Park in Farmington and now it’s time to rest.  The next meet is in Albuquerque, NM.  That meet starts the first week of August, so we have time for the horses to … Continue reading →

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Oh no — No Jockey!!

Posted on June 12, 2014 by

On Tuesday, June 10th, we were all set to see Pursuxit run in the last race at Sunray. The horses were all ready and on their way to the starting gate. We had our bets in. We were watching the … Continue reading →

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Finishing up at Turf Paradise

Posted on April 11, 2014 by

Our trainer Drew Fulmer has been working hard getting ready for the move to New Mexico. Everything has to be packed up and relocated. Equipment for the trip has to be inventoried so all necessary supplies are available. Drew can … Continue reading →

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Tonight at Eleven — race results

Posted on January 24, 2014 by

Here’s the latest from Turf Paradise.  It’s me, Tonight at Eleven, affectionately known as 11.  Well, I ran on Wednesday.  I couldn’t believe the odds — I guess my recent races were pretty bad, but at race time the odds … Continue reading →

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