Dorothy Ours
@horseygort.bsky.social
Wanted to be a horse—turned out to be a writer. Thoroughbred racing history geek. Books "Man o' War" and "Battleship" with St. Martin's Press.
If you're wishing for 318 square feet in the former Riddle "cottage" catty-corner from Saratoga Race Course, this one's for you! Complete with murphy bed. 😊 🏇
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April 28, 2025 at 1:30 AM
If you're wishing for 318 square feet in the former Riddle "cottage" catty-corner from Saratoga Race Course, this one's for you! Complete with murphy bed. 😊 🏇
Puts you right there at the Spaaaa.... 🏇
one of the best pieces I've read involving horse racing in a long time. @thebaffler.com
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And They’re Off | Martin Dolan
Serving winners and losers alike behind the bar of the Saratoga Race Course.
thebaffler.com
April 25, 2025 at 9:25 PM
Puts you right there at the Spaaaa.... 🏇
Congratulations, Hall of Fame class of 2025!
I'm especially glad about trainer George H. Conway, shown here at Saratoga on Aug. 14, 1937 (Travers) during a special exhibition with triple crown champion War Admiral.
(Morgan Photo Services - courtesy of The BloodHorse archive)
I'm especially glad about trainer George H. Conway, shown here at Saratoga on Aug. 14, 1937 (Travers) during a special exhibition with triple crown champion War Admiral.
(Morgan Photo Services - courtesy of The BloodHorse archive)
April 24, 2025 at 7:19 PM
Congratulations, Hall of Fame class of 2025!
I'm especially glad about trainer George H. Conway, shown here at Saratoga on Aug. 14, 1937 (Travers) during a special exhibition with triple crown champion War Admiral.
(Morgan Photo Services - courtesy of The BloodHorse archive)
I'm especially glad about trainer George H. Conway, shown here at Saratoga on Aug. 14, 1937 (Travers) during a special exhibition with triple crown champion War Admiral.
(Morgan Photo Services - courtesy of The BloodHorse archive)
April 23, 2025 at 7:29 PM
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"2025 Kentucky Derby Clocker: Sovereignty impresses in first local drill"
Mike Welsch has the Kentucky Derby Clocker Report for Saturday, April 19. #RacingSky 🏇
www.drf.com/news/2025-ke...
Mike Welsch has the Kentucky Derby Clocker Report for Saturday, April 19. #RacingSky 🏇
www.drf.com/news/2025-ke...
2025 Kentucky Derby Clocker: Sovereignty impresses in first local drill
The Sovereignty bandwagon, already pretty crowded following his victory in the Grade 2 Fountain of Youth and second-place finish in the Grade 1 Florida Derby, likely gained additional passengers in th...
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April 19, 2025 at 9:01 PM
"2025 Kentucky Derby Clocker: Sovereignty impresses in first local drill"
Mike Welsch has the Kentucky Derby Clocker Report for Saturday, April 19. #RacingSky 🏇
www.drf.com/news/2025-ke...
Mike Welsch has the Kentucky Derby Clocker Report for Saturday, April 19. #RacingSky 🏇
www.drf.com/news/2025-ke...
I know Lukas works horses fast but my goodness, his work was blazing-fast!
"Kentucky Derby 2025: American Promise drills seven furlongs from the gate"
Mary Rampellini has the details. #RacingSky 🏇
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Mary Rampellini has the details. #RacingSky 🏇
www.drf.com/news/kentuck...
Kentucky Derby 2025: American Promise works seven furlongs from the gate
Virginia Derby winner American Promise had a major work Friday morning at his Oaklawn Park base as he continues preparations for the Kentucky Derby.
www.drf.com
April 18, 2025 at 10:03 PM
I know Lukas works horses fast but my goodness, his work was blazing-fast!
What a treat! 🐻
Horse of the Year, Thorpedo Anna, @thorpedoanna.bsky.social won graded stakes race Apple Blossom at Oaklawn. Brian Hernandez Jr as usual, had the mount for trainer @kennymcpeek.bsky.social.
April 13, 2025 at 12:26 AM
What a treat! 🐻
Thank you, Jennifer! Red led me on wonderful adventures, seeking him and those who knew him best.
P.S. - For more on Man o' War's great rival, check out "Sir Barton and The Making of the Triple Crown." And meet 2nd & 3rd Triple Crown champs, Gallant Fox and his son Omaha, in "The Foxes of Belair."
P.S. - For more on Man o' War's great rival, check out "Sir Barton and The Making of the Triple Crown." And meet 2nd & 3rd Triple Crown champs, Gallant Fox and his son Omaha, in "The Foxes of Belair."
To celebrate Man o' War's birthday, I want to sing the praises of the best book on this immortal I've read, @horseygort.bsky.social's 2007 look at his life and career. This is the ultimate book on the horse, his moment, and the people behind him. Pick up a copy today!
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March 30, 2025 at 5:55 PM
Thank you, Jennifer! Red led me on wonderful adventures, seeking him and those who knew him best.
P.S. - For more on Man o' War's great rival, check out "Sir Barton and The Making of the Triple Crown." And meet 2nd & 3rd Triple Crown champs, Gallant Fox and his son Omaha, in "The Foxes of Belair."
P.S. - For more on Man o' War's great rival, check out "Sir Barton and The Making of the Triple Crown." And meet 2nd & 3rd Triple Crown champs, Gallant Fox and his son Omaha, in "The Foxes of Belair."
Excited to see how this develops! 🏇
Chance Moquett on how Equibase is casting a wide net as it crafts a ratings system that will serve as an option for racing secretaries in setting future racing conditions while perhaps providing an alternative to claiming races.
Moquett on Equibase Process of Creating Ratings in U.S.
Chance Moquett on how Equibase is casting a wide net as it crafts a ratings system that will serve as an option for racing secretaries in setting future racing conditions while perhaps providing an alternative to claiming races. Moquett is head of strategic projects and business development for Equibase. This video also was a segment in a recent BH Monday podcast.
www.bloodhorse.com
March 3, 2025 at 11:36 PM
Excited to see how this develops! 🏇
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“The woman, who had been grooming horses in NY for 21 years, texted the trainer’s deputy to ask for a few dollars to cover expenses. She showed me the man’s reply: He insulted her and threatened to send her and her family back to Guatemala.”
A grim look at the sport
www.nytimes.com/2025/02/28/o...
A grim look at the sport
www.nytimes.com/2025/02/28/o...
Opinion | Dead Athletes. Empty Stands. Billions to Keep Horse Racing Alive. (Gift Article)
Let the sport of kings stand on its own.
www.nytimes.com
February 28, 2025 at 11:36 AM
“The woman, who had been grooming horses in NY for 21 years, texted the trainer’s deputy to ask for a few dollars to cover expenses. She showed me the man’s reply: He insulted her and threatened to send her and her family back to Guatemala.”
A grim look at the sport
www.nytimes.com/2025/02/28/o...
A grim look at the sport
www.nytimes.com/2025/02/28/o...
For those who can. 💕
We are grateful to the caring people who have generously helped us so far but we remain in urgent need for hay due to ongoing impacts from our recent harsh weather in Kentucky.
Thank you so much for considering our small lifetime sanctuary.
To donate:
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#charity
Thank you so much for considering our small lifetime sanctuary.
To donate:
paypal.com/donate/?hosted
#kentucky
#charity
February 28, 2025 at 6:13 PM
For those who can. 💕
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February 8, 2025 at 11:27 PM
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People have told me that my tattoo of Francie is upside down, but I specifically wanted it in that spot with that orientation because we sit like this for hours every day. No regrets whatsoever for my “upside down” tattoo! 🤷🏻♀️
February 8, 2025 at 11:00 PM
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Reposted by Dorothy Ours
Imagine you were the richest man in the world. You could have anything you wanted, go anywhere you wished, do whatever took you fancy. How would you spend your weekend? Depriving the poorest people in the world of food and healthcare and boasting about it?
February 5, 2025 at 9:33 PM
Imagine you were the richest man in the world. You could have anything you wanted, go anywhere you wished, do whatever took you fancy. How would you spend your weekend? Depriving the poorest people in the world of food and healthcare and boasting about it?
So pretty! and fuzzy horse makes it A+
Sun taking a long time to break through & disperse the fog & frost in Newmarket. Very pretty, though.
February 6, 2025 at 7:02 PM
So pretty! and fuzzy horse makes it A+
Wishing good healing to Sierra Leone.
🚨 ALERT: Eclipse Award-winning 'TDN Rising Star' Sierra Leone is recovering from an abscess on his coronet band and will be forced to skip the Feb. 22 G1 Saudi Cup. Chad Brown has also ruled out the April 5 G1 Dubai World Cup.
TDN's Alan Carasso has the breaking news.
TDN's Alan Carasso has the breaking news.
Champion Sierra Leone To Miss Saudi Cup, Dubai World Cup
Eclipse Award-winning 'TDN Rising Star' Sierra Leone (Gun Runner) is recovering from an abscess on his coronet band, forcing Chad Brown to scrub a key workout, and the conditioner confirmed that the r...
www.thoroughbreddailynews.com
February 5, 2025 at 5:50 PM
Wishing good healing to Sierra Leone.
Better for judges to completely disregard what any horse does with his or her tail while showing, than to artificially alter a horse's tail carriage.
This column was first published in 2017 but the issues it raises are still pertient...
The truth about tail blocks
Altering tail carriage for the show ring is alarmingly widespread, and the effects on a horse’s health can be devastating. It is well past time we worked to stop this practice and other cosmetic…
buff.ly
February 5, 2025 at 4:49 PM
Better for judges to completely disregard what any horse does with his or her tail while showing, than to artificially alter a horse's tail carriage.
In case any of y'all are nearby and interested.
TOMORROW: We’re rallying at the Treasury building with @moveon.org to stop Elon Musk’s hostile takeover and tell this unelected billionaire to get his hands off our money. We hope you can join us if you’re in the D.C. area.
We Choose to Fight: Nobody Elected Elon! · MoveOn
**Rally at the Treasury building to stop Elon Musk’s billionaire takeover.** Nobody elected Elon! We need everyone to fight this hostile takeover at every level—that includes Democrats in Congress, wh...
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February 4, 2025 at 3:30 AM
In case any of y'all are nearby and interested.
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Continuing with the Sir Barton theme this Black History Month, I'd like to recognize the gentleman at Sir Barton's head, his devoted groom Warren "Toots" Thompson. As J.K.M. Ross shared in Boots and Saddles, this horseman was one of the few humans that the first Triple Crown winner liked.
February 3, 2025 at 4:03 PM
Continuing with the Sir Barton theme this Black History Month, I'd like to recognize the gentleman at Sir Barton's head, his devoted groom Warren "Toots" Thompson. As J.K.M. Ross shared in Boots and Saddles, this horseman was one of the few humans that the first Triple Crown winner liked.
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"RIVER THAMES ($3.40) has a gear the others don't have" - Announcer Pete Aiello
Todd Pletcher trains the Maclean's Music colt for owners WinStar Farm. John Velazquez was in the saddle of the undefeated three-year-old.
Todd Pletcher trains the Maclean's Music colt for owners WinStar Farm. John Velazquez was in the saddle of the undefeated three-year-old.
February 1, 2025 at 8:19 PM
"RIVER THAMES ($3.40) has a gear the others don't have" - Announcer Pete Aiello
Todd Pletcher trains the Maclean's Music colt for owners WinStar Farm. John Velazquez was in the saddle of the undefeated three-year-old.
Todd Pletcher trains the Maclean's Music colt for owners WinStar Farm. John Velazquez was in the saddle of the undefeated three-year-old.
Love this.
"The Eddie Truman Library will be based in a backstretch recreation center and will include books donated by Truman. The library will include titles in English and Spanish...
"The track is accepting book donations at the security booth at gate 8, off Baldwin Ave." 🏇
"The Eddie Truman Library will be based in a backstretch recreation center and will include books donated by Truman. The library will include titles in English and Spanish...
"The track is accepting book donations at the security booth at gate 8, off Baldwin Ave." 🏇
"Santa Anita opens Truman Library for backstretch workers"
@drfandersen.bsky.social has the news. #RacingSky 🏇
www.drf.com/news/santa-a...
@drfandersen.bsky.social has the news. #RacingSky 🏇
www.drf.com/news/santa-a...
Santa Anita opens Truman Library for backstretch workers
Santa Anita has opened a library in the stable area for backstretch employees, dedicating the space in memory of Eddie Truman, a retired trainer who died in December.
www.drf.com
January 30, 2025 at 9:46 PM
Love this.
"The Eddie Truman Library will be based in a backstretch recreation center and will include books donated by Truman. The library will include titles in English and Spanish...
"The track is accepting book donations at the security booth at gate 8, off Baldwin Ave." 🏇
"The Eddie Truman Library will be based in a backstretch recreation center and will include books donated by Truman. The library will include titles in English and Spanish...
"The track is accepting book donations at the security booth at gate 8, off Baldwin Ave." 🏇
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Really enjoyed the sunshine which bathed Newmarket Heath this morning. A massive improvement from the grey skies & intermittent rain of the previous few days.
January 29, 2025 at 10:04 PM
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Remi's take on the recent spate of jockeys misjudging the finish line...
January 29, 2025 at 9:12 PM
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