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The latest edition of Down The Stretch newspaper has hit the stands! This issue features a Breeders' Cup review, the Legend of Puss N' Boots and much much more! We're very proud of the current issue and would like to put a copy in as many hands as possible. So, the first 50 people to email me with their home address will receive a complimentary copy.
Anyone wishing to subscribe to Down The Stretch for 2009 can get in on the action for only CDN$36. Just drop me a line and I'll make it happen.
(Yael Gottesman and the Woodbine bugler.)
Inside you will find the story of 17 year-old Yael Gottesman, who is on a quest to end horse slaughter in Canada. Yael was motivated to join the fight after reading an article written by Jennifer Morrison of Thoroughblog fame. She is collecting signatures for a petition that will be presented to her Member of Parliament. Read about it in Down The Stretch. To sign the petition, log into Facebook and reach out to Yael Gottesman.
Yours truly contributes not only the Gottesman story, but also a lengthy review of the online racing fantasy game, Digiturf.
The legend of Puss N Boots starts in 1961 on a steaming hot day at Fort Erie. As jockey Ronnie Behrens led Puss N Boots into the stretch, lengths in front on his way to a sure victory, his mount decided he'd had enough and jumped the hedge. To the ground went poor Behrens and into the infield lake went Puss N Boots for a refreshing swim. Trainer Frank Merrill, bent on rescuing his hot horse, went sprinting across the track and dove into the water like a racetrack version of David Hasselhoff. Horse, trainer and jockey were all fine. Well, maybe not fine, the horse clearly had some issues as it was only one of several eccentric incidents attached to the quality steed. In honour, Fort Erie annually holds the Puss N Boots Stakes, where tradition dictates that the winning jockey goes for a swim after the race. If that's not reason enough to keep Fort Erie open, I don't know what is.
On the back page, writer Bob Carson waxes poetic about his encounter with a potential racetrack dream job - collecting horse pee! Needless to say, Down The Stretch is a colourful tabloid in more ways than one.
Anyone wishing to subscribe to Down The Stretch for 2009 can get in on the action for only CDN$36. Just drop me a line and I'll make it happen.
(Yael Gottesman and the Woodbine bugler.)
Inside you will find the story of 17 year-old Yael Gottesman, who is on a quest to end horse slaughter in Canada. Yael was motivated to join the fight after reading an article written by Jennifer Morrison of Thoroughblog fame. She is collecting signatures for a petition that will be presented to her Member of Parliament. Read about it in Down The Stretch. To sign the petition, log into Facebook and reach out to Yael Gottesman.
Yours truly contributes not only the Gottesman story, but also a lengthy review of the online racing fantasy game, Digiturf.
The legend of Puss N Boots starts in 1961 on a steaming hot day at Fort Erie. As jockey Ronnie Behrens led Puss N Boots into the stretch, lengths in front on his way to a sure victory, his mount decided he'd had enough and jumped the hedge. To the ground went poor Behrens and into the infield lake went Puss N Boots for a refreshing swim. Trainer Frank Merrill, bent on rescuing his hot horse, went sprinting across the track and dove into the water like a racetrack version of David Hasselhoff. Horse, trainer and jockey were all fine. Well, maybe not fine, the horse clearly had some issues as it was only one of several eccentric incidents attached to the quality steed. In honour, Fort Erie annually holds the Puss N Boots Stakes, where tradition dictates that the winning jockey goes for a swim after the race. If that's not reason enough to keep Fort Erie open, I don't know what is.
On the back page, writer Bob Carson waxes poetic about his encounter with a potential racetrack dream job - collecting horse pee! Needless to say, Down The Stretch is a colourful tabloid in more ways than one.
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As a final note, on Monday I'm heading to Manhattan on a trip that will end with me visiting Aqueduct for the first time. The feature race that day will be the Discovery Handicap. I look forward to taking many pictures and meeting a few of the locals. By all means, fill up the comments box with tips and biases on wagering at the Big A. If you're at the track that day, keep an eye out for a pale visitor that says "eh" too much. Eh?
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WHAT CAN YOU DO TO HELP END HORSE SLAUGHTER?
Visit Alex Brown Racing and read about the issues and get involved.
Visit Long Run Thoroughbred Retirement Society and adopt a horse or volunteer.
Visit Phase 2 Thoroughbreds and help a race horse find a second career.
Get political with the Canadian Horse Defence Coalition.
Donate funds directly from your HorsePlayerInteractive account to the Long Run Retirement Society. 1500 points can be redeemed for a $5 donation.
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