The uncomfortable concept of “sportswashing” prevents a full embrace of Saudi Arabia’s deep dive into such endeavors as Formula 1 Racing, soccer, pro wrestling and mixed martial arts, tennis, golf, and even pool, though the kingdom’s human rights record and treatment of women and other minorities have not prevented any number of international sporting figures from enthusiastic participation. Perhaps Thoroughbred racing should be complimented that the sport is on the Saudi shopping list at all.
Yet, while money can buy you love—or at least passing affection—it takes more than a splashy $20 million to acquire credibility. As long the 2020 results of the Saudi Cup dangle in limbo, anything else that happens in Riyadh on the last Saturday in February is tough to take seriously.
Bloodhorse – Hovdey – Way Past Midnight for Saudi Cup Purse Decision
Phil has a question:
Is Maximum Security’s Saudi Cup winning purse money being held in maximum security.
Why hasn’t the purse been redistributed.
What do you think West’s chances would be if he sued in a Saudi Court.
What do you think Midnight Bisou’s connections’ chances would be if they sue in a Saudi Court.
Would the odds be lower or higher than Baffert’s suing in a Kentucky Court.
Will the Saudi legal system get more transparent if Scottie sends the formula for transparent aluminum.
How fast would West have been on the litigation draw if the purse was held up in the USA, UK, France, Australia or Canada.
When Servis dropped Maximum Security in for a tag did the other trainers know what the regulators didn’t, that Servis was juicing.
This weeks races on the Road to the 2023 Kentucky Derby 149
Mar 4, 2023
Gulfstream Park
Fountain of Youth 50-20-15-10-5
Aqueduct
Gotham 50-20-15-10-5
Santa Anita Park
San Felipe 50-20-15-10-5
Turfway Park
John Battaglia Memorial 20-8-6-4-2
Paulick Report – Yakteen Enters Hejazi, Three Other Former Baffert Runners In San Felipe
Bill Dory and Adam Ference’s Chase the Chaos drew the rail in a very tough 11 horse San Felipe field. With his prowess on fake dirt the John Battaglia Memorial over a Turfway Park may have been a easier choice.
TDN – Bill Finley – Report: More Baffert Horses, Including Arabian Knight, Moved to Yakteen Barn
Bloodhorse – Rollins – Arabian Knight, Three Others Transferred to Yakteen
Phil has a question:
Will the trainer line be Bafteen or Yakfert.
Will the trainer line be Tob or Bim.
What is taking so long in the Medina Spirit disqualification appeal.
TDN – Slip Mahoney Works for Gotham
TDN – Arkansas Derby Could be Next for Confidence Game
Horse Race Insider – Pricci – SOGGY REBEL AND HONEYBEE RESULTS ONLY MUDDY THE DERBY-OAKS LANDSCAPE
Bloodhorse – Byron King – Forte, Blazing Sevens Square Off in Fountain of Youth
DRF – Welsch – Forte, Blazing Sevens lead field of 10 for Fountain of Youth
Bloodhorse – McCroskey – Undefeated Red Carpet Ready Steps Up in Davona Dale
NCAA – 5 stunners that rocked men’s college basketball on the last Saturday before March
ESPN – Lunardi – 2023 NCAA Tournament Bracketology
ESPN – AP – Houston returns to No. 1 in men’s college basketball poll
ESPN – Gasaway – Bubble Watch 2023: Brace yourself for NCAA tournament drama
ESPN – Men’s Tournament Challenge
1964 – #22 Joe Kapp Drinking Glasses
Front Office Sports – McCarthy – ‘Yellowstone’ Star Cole Hauser to Become Face of Pro Bull Riders
The only good reason to ride a bull is to meet a nurse.
Cowboy Wisdom
TSN – Poile to step down as Predators GM, Trotz to take over
ESPN – 2023 NHL trade deadline: Grades for every big deal
TSN – Devils acquire Meier from Sharks
Phil has a question:
Is there a worse sports talking head than Craig Button.
ESPN – Barnwell – Predicting 2023 NFL offseason moves: How to improve all 32 teams
Phil has a question:
How many teams really need to be blowed up.
DRF – Hersh – Road to the 2023 Kentucky Derby: Rebel Stakes analysis
Bloodhorse – Byron King – Confidence Game Pulls a Fast One in Rebel Stakes
Paulick Report – Hoyt – Road To The Kentucky Derby: Confidence Game Springs 18-1 Surprise In Rebel
TDN – Candy Ride’s Confidence Game Splashes Home In Rebel
Phil has a question:
Who rode a worse race: Irad Otiz Jr. on Giant Mischief or Florent Geroux on Verifying.
Some people drink from the fountain of knowledge, others just gargle.
Robert Anthony
Bloodhorse – McCroskey – Wet Paint Delivers Finishing Stroke in Honeybee
TDN – Wet Paint Provides Thrilling Finish To Honeybee
Paulick Report – Road To The Kentucky Oaks: Big Late Charge Propels Wet Paint To Honeybee Victory
TDN – Sue Finley – Keeneland Reoffer of Six Two-Year-Old `Collector’s Items’ Opens Monday
Keeneland – Reoffer of Six 2-Year-Olds
Phil has a question:
After listening to and reading all the completely erroneous trade rumours and proposals emanating from the Canadian sports media would you bet on their picks to win any game.
After listening to and reading all the completely erroneous trade rumours and proposals emanating from the Canadian sports media about Karlsson or Kane coming to the Oilers how can those myopic idiots not see that the Oilers need a goalie more than anything else.
Don’t believe the hollow words of sympathy, just look at the actions.
As Phil’s driving down the road the other day Phil saw one of the best car decals showing the driver’s country.
No. It wasn’t Deutschland it was BBQ. Phil appreciated the subtlety.
Bloodhorse – Neil Poznansky on Elite Power’s Riyadh Dirt Sprint
TDN – Panthalassa A First Saudi Cup Winner for Japan
Bloodhorse – Kieckhefer – Japan’s Panthalassa Repels Country Grammer in Saudi Cup
TDN – Carasso – Commissioner King Outslugs Havnameltdown In Saudi Derby
Bloodhorse – Kieckhefer – Commissioner King Denies Havnameltdown in Saudi Derby
Bloodhorse – Angst – Saudi Cup Undercard: Bathrat Leon Holds off Casa Creed
Bloodhorse – Byron King – Saez Captures Saudi International Jockeys Challenge
We can easily forgive a child who is afraid of the dark; the real tragedy of life is when men are afraid of the light.
Plato
Phil M Stockmen
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