What Shirreffs left behind was more than enough

“No individual has any right to come into the world and leave without leaving clear and legitimate reasons for passing through it.”—George Washington Carver The size 42 Ariat sanding boots were neatly grouped together under the practical metal desk. Stored in a corner were their companion Hilfiger duck boots, caked with mud from the most […]

Ed Brown Society launches veterinary cohort

Last Wednesday, The Ed Brown Society (EBS) launched the Ed Brown Veterinary Cohort (EBVC), with the first session of a new veterinary-focused virtual speaker series. The session was attended by 27 students, including several Ed Brown Scholars, Fellows and Student Network members. This initiative is designed to provide profession-specific exposure and mentorship to Ed Brown […]

Tampa Bay is celebrating

100 years of racing By Eduardo Cofino This past weekend, Tampa Bay Downs celebrated their 100e years of racing. Since 1926, Tampa Bay Downs has been the hidden gem of Florida Horseracing, showcasing great horses and racing in a charming Florida setting. What started as a small, humble circuit has grown into a century full […]

Phantom income and horse racing

More the appearance of a controlled story I’ve always said that we have two groups that put money into the game while most take it out: owners and gamblers. The current discourse surrounding the health of horse racing has reached a tipping point, exposed by two diametrically opposed perspectives. On the one hand, we have […]

Mondego comes home to G2 San Marcos

Mondego takes G2 win for McMcarthy, Benoit Photo Santa Anita Park Press ARCADIA, CA—After being limited to minor awards in four consecutive stakes categories, Mondeo scored a breakthrough victory for trainer Michael McCarthy on Saturday in the Grade III, $100,000 San Marcos Stakes for seniors going 1 and 1/4 miles on grass at Santa Anita. […]

Old friendships, new winners for the O’Sullivan and Mullan families

The bond between two respected Victorian running families, first forged in the late 1970s, has continued into a new generation and was once again in the spotlight at a recent country meeting The O’Sullivan and Mullan families first became friends in Toolern Vale, near Melton, when Hall of Famer and Interdominion-winning raceman Jim O’Sullivan moved […]

William Hill – Wolverhampton Bet & Get (in-shop) offer – Matched betting blog

Description Bet £10+ in store during Monday’s race in Wolverhampton and receive a £5 free bet. Get this offer at William Hill Suitable events All races in Wolverhampton on Monday 16 February 2026. Key concepts The promotion runs from store open until the last race (8 p.m.) on Monday, February 16, 2026. Applies to bets […]