“We, as an industry, do not like to change,” Casse said. “But if we continue to cling to tradition, we will be out of business.”
New York Times – Joe Drape – Racehorse Deaths in Saratoga Renew Old Worries and Prompt Reforms
Paulick Report – The Friday Show Presented By Woodbine: Talking Tapeta With Jim Lawson
$125,000 BC Derby GIII

Hastings Racecourse
Saturday, September 16, 2023
Sungold Filly Tops BC Yearling Sale at $61,000.00
Bloodhorse – Eric Mitchell – $150,000 Pink Lloyd Full Brother Tops CTHS Ontario Sale
CTHS Ontario 2023 Sales Results
Phil has a question:
What Alberta sprinter came from the Great Gladiator broodmare line.
When’s the last time you saw a sale topper from a 22 year old mare and a 22 year old sire.
Phil sent an e-mail to Clark Kent asking him the same 2 questions on the BC and Ontario Sales.
Could you please advise which horses in this sale were purchased by Albertans.
Could you please advise how many of these HRA expects to race in Alberta.
Phil’s still waiting for an answer to the last question he asked:
Why are Century Mile and Downs not listed in the tracks while Hastings and Assiniboia Downs are.
Phil has a question:
Do you think that gazing out a window will get the answers.
Try praying differently, and see what happens: Instead of asking for ‘a way to sleep with her,’ try asking for ‘a way to stop desiring to sleep with her.’ Instead of ‘a way to get rid of him,’ try asking for ‘a way to not crave his demise.’ Instead of ‘a way to not lose my child,’ try asking for ‘a way to lose my fear of it.
Marcus Aurelius
Sometimes Phil just has to give into the Urge.
Phil has a question:
How many kids today know what a rewind button is.
Los Angeles Times – Stephen Battaglio – Can ESPN survive while cable TV dies?
TDN – Mark Casse: “I’m Not Proud Of Our Sport”
Garden and Gun – Erik Calonius – The Lasting Power of Larry McMurtry’s Not-So-Secret Texas Truths
Put an end once for all to this discussion of what a good man should be, and be one.
Marcus Aurelius
IGaming Business – Richard Mulligan – BetMakers shares in freefall as earnings falter
Phil has a question:
What fucking asshole coined the phrase negative growth.
Front Office Sports – David Rumsey – Barstool Sports Reportedly Set to Lay Off 25% Of Its Employees
Phil has a question:
Will Portnoy be charging the pizza joints for a review.
Bar Stool Sports – Clem – Power Ranking The Characters From The Dragon Pizza Review
Phil has a question:
How did that owner think he’d win a battle with Dave when Dave’s followers revel in Dave being a loud mouthed misogynist obnoxious asshole.
Will Dragon Pizza be going down in flames.
Was Dragon pizza using Kraft Parmesan or Parmigiano-Reggiano.
Even a fool, when he holds his peace, is counted wise: and he that shuts his lips is esteemed a man of understanding.
Proverbs 17:28 American King James Bible
The Washington Post – Tim Carman – How pizza went from cheap commodity to chefs’ obsession
Forbes – Peter J Reilly – Tax Court Judge Suggests Glue Factory For Retired Thoroughbred Horses
TDN – Ready to ‘Geaux’ for Labor Day Weekend
Paulick Report – Harlan Estate Gives Beckman First Stakes Win In FanDuel Tapit At Kentucky Downs
Phil has a question:
How are you ever going to have any progress when the unforgiving do as I say not as I do asshole scribes don’t believe in rehabilitation.
Could the fucking asshole Sonny Sachdeva live up to the same scrutiny and standards that he wants applied to Bill Peters.
Whenever someone has done wrong by you, immediately consider what notion of good or evil they had in doing it. For when you see that, you’ll feel compassion, instead of astonishment or rage.
Marcus Aurelius
Sports Business Journal – ESPN goes dark on Spectrum during CFB, U.S. Open
Phil has a questioning:
Which is cheaper:
A trial, all the appeals and up to 17 years of housing and meals or a missile to shoot down a plane.
Do those fucking assholes realize just how lucky they are to still be alive today.
Do you think that the obese orange oblong gives one hoot about what’s happening to his foot soldiers.
Do the Proud Boys celebrate Pride.
There’s no difference between one’s killing and making decisions that will send others to kill. It’s exactly the same thing, or even worse.
Golda Meir
“I thought it was indicative of the times that we live in,” Smith said. “People are looking for an excuse to b—- and moan, and so they’re going to have that kind of attitude, and they’re going to feel that way. I didn’t say anything bad about Rihanna. I wouldn’t. I know she’s fantastic. I know she’s phenomenal.
“What’s the problem? I can’t be a fan of a particular artist? That’s what seemed so distorted and utterly ridiculous. But it was a fresh reminder of the times that we’re living in, the high level of sensitivity and how either you have to watch every little thing you say, or most of the time, you simply can’t give a damn about the backlash.”
Phil has a question:
If Stephen A ran for President would anyone in Dallas vote for him.
Have you ever noticed that all the sports commentators sound the same when the volume’s set at 0 and there’s a great tune playing on your audio device.
Paulick Report – ‘Top Jockey,’ ‘Role Model’: Junior Alvarado Wins 2023 Mike Venezia Memorial Award
Front Office Sports – Illegal Streaming Costs Sports Billions, Leagues Want Swift Government Action
Phil has a question:
How much is illegal gambling costing the province of Alberta.
The Bitter Southerner – Mani Basu – The Other Palm Beach
Phil has a question:
If the rollout of Barbie in the Arab world hit a snag, what about the rollout of Golda.
Don’t be humble… you’re not that great.
Golda Meir
I have only one eye. Do you want me to look at the road or the at the speedometer.
Moshe Dayan
Smithsonian – Sonja Anderson – The Real History Behind the ‘Golda’ Movie
There can be no doubt that the average man blames much more than he praises. His instinct is to blame. If he is satisfied he says nothing; if he is not, he most illogically kicks up a row.
Golda Meir
SportsNet – WHL’s Hurricanes hire former Flames coach Bill Peters, Aliu issues statement
Phil has a question:
Do guys like Aliu serve any real purpose other than whining about the past.
If it is not right do not do it; if it is not true do not say it.
Marcus Aurelius
Sports Illustrated – Nick Selbe – Giants’ Alex Cobb Loses No-Hitter With Two Outs in Ninth Inning
Phil has a question:
What word would you use.
Under certain circumstances, urgent circumstances, desperate circumstances, profanity provides a relief denied even to prayer.
Mark Twain
Over my lifetime, heavy usage has woefully eroded profanity’s power.
Lionel Shriver
I had three rules for my players: No profanity. Don’t criticize a teammate. Never be late.
John Wooden
All hockey players are bilingual. They know English and profanity.
Gordie Howe
Bon Appetit – Dawn Perry – BA’s Best Mac and Cheese
TDN – Lucas Marquardt – Op/Ed: Synthetics, Fans, and the Future of Racing
Phil M Stockmen
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