Andrew Champagne
@andrewchampagne.bsky.social
Marketing/comms/content-type, horse racing media's version of Joe Hendry ("say his name, and he appears"), decent bowler, and dad joke/Oxford comma enthusiast.
Went through some old stuff this morning and found an article I wrote back in 2023. Unfortunately, this part of it has never been more relevant.
Here's the full one if you're looking for some dark day reading: andrewchampagne.com/2023/04/02/s...
#horseracing #racingsky
Here's the full one if you're looking for some dark day reading: andrewchampagne.com/2023/04/02/s...
#horseracing #racingsky
May 27, 2025 at 3:23 PM
Went through some old stuff this morning and found an article I wrote back in 2023. Unfortunately, this part of it has never been more relevant.
Here's the full one if you're looking for some dark day reading: andrewchampagne.com/2023/04/02/s...
#horseracing #racingsky
Here's the full one if you're looking for some dark day reading: andrewchampagne.com/2023/04/02/s...
#horseracing #racingsky
I probably needed a reminder to come here more.
As always, thanks to #horseracing Twitter for the whole "get angry at someone for merely existing" thing. #racingsky
As always, thanks to #horseracing Twitter for the whole "get angry at someone for merely existing" thing. #racingsky
May 5, 2025 at 3:02 PM
I probably needed a reminder to come here more.
As always, thanks to #horseracing Twitter for the whole "get angry at someone for merely existing" thing. #racingsky
As always, thanks to #horseracing Twitter for the whole "get angry at someone for merely existing" thing. #racingsky
Ladies and gentlemen, boys and girls, children of all ages...happy #LordMilesDay. #horseracing #racingsky
April 8, 2025 at 2:23 PM
Ladies and gentlemen, boys and girls, children of all ages...happy #LordMilesDay. #horseracing #racingsky
15 years ago today, I started the experience of a lifetime by flying to Vancouver to intern with NBC at the 2010 Olympic Games. This shot was from a dress rehearsal for the opening ceremony.
I've done a lot of cool stuff in my career. This'll always be near the top.
I've done a lot of cool stuff in my career. This'll always be near the top.
January 31, 2025 at 4:17 PM
15 years ago today, I started the experience of a lifetime by flying to Vancouver to intern with NBC at the 2010 Olympic Games. This shot was from a dress rehearsal for the opening ceremony.
I've done a lot of cool stuff in my career. This'll always be near the top.
I've done a lot of cool stuff in my career. This'll always be near the top.
Greetings from Moraga, CA, and one of the most fun small gyms in the country. I’m here to see Saint Mary’s host Loyola Marymount, and tonight’s ticket was dirt cheap because most students are off for winter break! #collegebasketball
January 8, 2025 at 3:45 AM
Greetings from Moraga, CA, and one of the most fun small gyms in the country. I’m here to see Saint Mary’s host Loyola Marymount, and tonight’s ticket was dirt cheap because most students are off for winter break! #collegebasketball
Your periodic reminder that everyone needs an editor. #horseracing #racingsky
January 6, 2025 at 3:27 PM
Your periodic reminder that everyone needs an editor. #horseracing #racingsky
Come for the “Andrew seat” photo.
Stay for a rant: Two passengers tried to board with the wrong boarding passes. Two families tried to jump the line. (I was A30 in boarding; may have been more nonsense behind me.)
Boarding a plane isn’t hard, people. Stop making it difficult.
Stay for a rant: Two passengers tried to board with the wrong boarding passes. Two families tried to jump the line. (I was A30 in boarding; may have been more nonsense behind me.)
Boarding a plane isn’t hard, people. Stop making it difficult.
December 24, 2024 at 12:51 AM
Come for the “Andrew seat” photo.
Stay for a rant: Two passengers tried to board with the wrong boarding passes. Two families tried to jump the line. (I was A30 in boarding; may have been more nonsense behind me.)
Boarding a plane isn’t hard, people. Stop making it difficult.
Stay for a rant: Two passengers tried to board with the wrong boarding passes. Two families tried to jump the line. (I was A30 in boarding; may have been more nonsense behind me.)
Boarding a plane isn’t hard, people. Stop making it difficult.
A live look from Rye, NY, on a snowy morning. Can’t say I have to deal with this much anymore living in California!
December 21, 2024 at 1:22 PM
A live look from Rye, NY, on a snowy morning. Can’t say I have to deal with this much anymore living in California!
Since it might be the last time I can do this…here’s a Periwinkle Page for closing day at Pleasanton.
Strongest opinion: I think the seventh falls apart and a decent-priced closer rallies to pick up the pieces. Good luck, all! #horseracing #racingsky
Strongest opinion: I think the seventh falls apart and a decent-priced closer rallies to pick up the pieces. Good luck, all! #horseracing #racingsky
December 18, 2024 at 6:50 PM
Since it might be the last time I can do this…here’s a Periwinkle Page for closing day at Pleasanton.
Strongest opinion: I think the seventh falls apart and a decent-priced closer rallies to pick up the pieces. Good luck, all! #horseracing #racingsky
Strongest opinion: I think the seventh falls apart and a decent-priced closer rallies to pick up the pieces. Good luck, all! #horseracing #racingsky
This is the current state of Golden Gate Fields.
I swung by today to pick up a few items won at their second dispersal auction. One of them, juxtaposed with the state of this property and horse racing in general, probably merits an article coming later this week. #horseracing 🐎 #racingsky
I swung by today to pick up a few items won at their second dispersal auction. One of them, juxtaposed with the state of this property and horse racing in general, probably merits an article coming later this week. #horseracing 🐎 #racingsky
December 8, 2024 at 5:47 PM
This is the current state of Golden Gate Fields.
I swung by today to pick up a few items won at their second dispersal auction. One of them, juxtaposed with the state of this property and horse racing in general, probably merits an article coming later this week. #horseracing 🐎 #racingsky
I swung by today to pick up a few items won at their second dispersal auction. One of them, juxtaposed with the state of this property and horse racing in general, probably merits an article coming later this week. #horseracing 🐎 #racingsky
First serious tournament in almost 20 years at the top of the hour here at the National Bowling Stadium in Reno. Let’s see if I remember how to do this.
December 7, 2024 at 6:56 PM
First serious tournament in almost 20 years at the top of the hour here at the National Bowling Stadium in Reno. Let’s see if I remember how to do this.
This #Vegas trip’s base of operations is the race/sports book at Paris. Shoutout to the crew here for their hospitality!
If you’re in the neighborhood, come say hi.
If you’re in the neighborhood, come say hi.
November 28, 2024 at 4:10 PM
This #Vegas trip’s base of operations is the race/sports book at Paris. Shoutout to the crew here for their hospitality!
If you’re in the neighborhood, come say hi.
If you’re in the neighborhood, come say hi.
Introducing to Bluesky/#racingsky 🐎…the Andrew Seat.
Otherwise known as “the window seat over the wing on most Southwest flights without a seat in front of it,” it’s the only way for tall guys to travel.
Next stop, #Vegas!
Otherwise known as “the window seat over the wing on most Southwest flights without a seat in front of it,” it’s the only way for tall guys to travel.
Next stop, #Vegas!
November 28, 2024 at 4:26 AM
Introducing to Bluesky/#racingsky 🐎…the Andrew Seat.
Otherwise known as “the window seat over the wing on most Southwest flights without a seat in front of it,” it’s the only way for tall guys to travel.
Next stop, #Vegas!
Otherwise known as “the window seat over the wing on most Southwest flights without a seat in front of it,” it’s the only way for tall guys to travel.
Next stop, #Vegas!
I’m half-tempted to send this to a lawyer because, yes, blocked users CAN see my posts.
(For the three who don’t know, this guy is one of the most disgusting trolls on #horseracing Twitter. He went after my fiancée for being Asian, and I probably won’t ever forgive him for it.)
(For the three who don’t know, this guy is one of the most disgusting trolls on #horseracing Twitter. He went after my fiancée for being Asian, and I probably won’t ever forgive him for it.)
November 23, 2024 at 2:45 AM
I’m half-tempted to send this to a lawyer because, yes, blocked users CAN see my posts.
(For the three who don’t know, this guy is one of the most disgusting trolls on #horseracing Twitter. He went after my fiancée for being Asian, and I probably won’t ever forgive him for it.)
(For the three who don’t know, this guy is one of the most disgusting trolls on #horseracing Twitter. He went after my fiancée for being Asian, and I probably won’t ever forgive him for it.)
So if there's no money for purses for SoCal horsepeople, how is an extra day of #horseracing, plus costs to shuttle NorCal horses, feasible?
SoCal + NorCal need to work together. But Stronach threatening to sell Santa Anita was a BAD card to play and it damaged trust they had with folks up here.
SoCal + NorCal need to work together. But Stronach threatening to sell Santa Anita was a BAD card to play and it damaged trust they had with folks up here.
November 22, 2024 at 7:03 AM
So if there's no money for purses for SoCal horsepeople, how is an extra day of #horseracing, plus costs to shuttle NorCal horses, feasible?
SoCal + NorCal need to work together. But Stronach threatening to sell Santa Anita was a BAD card to play and it damaged trust they had with folks up here.
SoCal + NorCal need to work together. But Stronach threatening to sell Santa Anita was a BAD card to play and it damaged trust they had with folks up here.
Pretty sick beat if you rode with me on Georgia Tech/NC State “under 52.5.” Four touchdowns in the last 6:40, with the last one at 0:22 deciding the total. Ugh.
#sportsbetting #badbeats
#sportsbetting #badbeats
November 22, 2024 at 4:27 AM
Pretty sick beat if you rode with me on Georgia Tech/NC State “under 52.5.” Four touchdowns in the last 6:40, with the last one at 0:22 deciding the total. Ugh.
#sportsbetting #badbeats
#sportsbetting #badbeats
Hey, Bluesky #horseracing folks...is this English?
(At some point, I'll stop roasting Twitter trolls on here, but for now, it's good for a laugh.)
(At some point, I'll stop roasting Twitter trolls on here, but for now, it's good for a laugh.)
November 14, 2024 at 11:30 PM
Hey, Bluesky #horseracing folks...is this English?
(At some point, I'll stop roasting Twitter trolls on here, but for now, it's good for a laugh.)
(At some point, I'll stop roasting Twitter trolls on here, but for now, it's good for a laugh.)
Being over at Bluesky makes me feel sorry for this fella on Twitter who cares very much about people he does not follow. Think about the mental state you have to be in to work yourself up to get this angry over someone else just existing.
November 14, 2024 at 3:09 PM
Being over at Bluesky makes me feel sorry for this fella on Twitter who cares very much about people he does not follow. Think about the mental state you have to be in to work yourself up to get this angry over someone else just existing.