75th running of
The British Columbia Derby GIII
$125,000
Hastings Racecourse
Saturday, September 16, 2023
The Province – Randy Goulding – Randy Goulding: B.C. Derby contenders run Saturday
Bloodhorse – Byron King – Sunbird Looks to Take Flight in British Columbia Derby
Paulick Report – Catalog Now Available For 2023 CTHS Alberta Thoroughbred Sale
2023 CTHS Alberta Sale Catalogue
Interesting Alberta Bred 2 year old entered in the Summer Stakes GI at Woodbine on Saturday, September 16, 2023 – Bucyk. Bucyk was foaled in Alberta and sold in the 2022 Keeneland September Sale as Hip 1777. He was consigned by Mill Ridge Sales, Agent. Bucyk was bred in Alberta by Daniel Investments Holdings Inc. a name not very familiar in Alberta breeding circles.
Phil won’t waste the ink asking Clark Kent or the Undertaker about this horse or the breeder.
Daniel Investment Holdings raced Bucyk’s dam Delcapem that they purchased at the 2018 Ocala Breeders April 2 year olds in training Sale.
Daniel Investments Holdings Inc. raced 5 mares so stay tuned for updates on other foals.
Phil’s reminded of a couple of Edmonton boys who went on to win the Stanley Cup while playing for the Boston Bruins.
Phil has a question:
Why has the world got so sensitive these days.
27th Alberta Breeders’ Fall Classic
Saturday, September 16th, 2023
Century Downs
Racetrack and Casino
Post Time is 12:45 PM
Canadian Geographic – Geoffrey Hall – The 49th parallel: Our defining line
I am quite prepared, if we can do it without any disrespect to the Crown of England, to bring our titles to the marketplace and make a bonfire of them.
Sir Wilfred Laurier
Front Office Sports – Eric Fisher – The Newcomers That Want To Upend Sports Betting’s Duopoly
Phil has a question:
How does this battle for sports betting dollars affect thoroughbred racing and who is protecting the thoroughbred industry.
Southern Living – Melissa Locker – What Is Worcestershire Sauce And How Do You Pronounce It?
The Divinity could be invoked as well in the English language as in the French.
Sir Wilfred Laurier
SportsNet – Quick Shifts: Why Mike Babcock shouldn’t be the only one under scrutiny
Phil has a question:
If the players don’t want their phones scrutinized why do they bring them to the interviews and games.
‘Kraut Line’ of Bruins honored before going to war
In this country we are a peace loving people, and great tasks lie before us in the peaceful development of our resources. We have no lasting quarrel with the German people, who have great qualities and whose achievements in every important sphere of human progress are conspicuous, although they are temporarily misled by the militarism of Prussia; but we will fight to the death against the vain attempt of an arrogant militarist oligarchy to impose upon the world its ideals of force and violence and to achieve its unworthy purpose by “blood and iron”.
Sir Robert Borden
He’s on the Canadian $100.00 bill.
Canada’s National Observer – Matteo Cimellaro – ‘It can be lonely to be a warrior for the Earth’
When the Earth is sick, the animals will begin to disappear, when that happens, The Warriors of the Rainbow will come to save them.
Chief Seattle
Indecision may or may not be my problem.
Jimmy Buffett
Bloodhorse – Eric Mitchell – New Law Starts Shaping CA Racing Post-Golden Gate
Bloodhorse – Purses, Betting Rise at Completed Kentucky Downs Meet
TDN – Wagering Up 4.3% at Kentucky Downs
Phil has a question:
When will the handle stats for the 2023 Century Mile meet be published.
Are the 2 more useless bureaucrats anywhere in the world than Clark Kent and the Undertaker.
Phil’s doing dedications today. This one goes out to the Blue Jays fans:
Phil’s reprising:
The Ringer – Danny Chau – The NBA’s New Rest Policy Is Built on a House of Cards
Phil has a question:
Is the NBA worried about the fans or the gamblers.
Eater – The 16 Best Cookbooks of Fall 2023
Phil has a question:
Can you hear the Christmas machine motors firing up.
How will we know that Christmas is coming when the electric motors take over and you can’t hear them firing up.
Bloodhorse – Lauren Gash – Keeneland Week 1 Boasts Outstanding Market
Phil has a question:
How does an asshat gaze out a window.
TDN – Dan Ross – Legislation Leaves Door Wide Open For Extended Golden Gate Operations
TDN – Baffert/Zedan File New Medina Spirit Appeal
Horse Race Insider – RACEHORSE DEATHS IN PA DECLINE IN FIRST FULL YEAR OF NEW REGULATIONS
Paulick Report – The Friday Show Presented By Woodbine: From Turf Champions Day To The Breeders’ Cup
Paulick Report – HISA Names Anjali Salooja New Director Of Operations And Compliance
TSN – Rangers complete four-game sweep as Blue Jays’ playoff hopes fade
Garden and Gun – Larry Bleiberg – Old Bay vs. J.O.: Marylanders Weigh In
Southern Living – Kait Hanson – Miracle Whip Vs. Mayo: A Comprehensive Comparison
Sports Business Journal – Ben Fischer – New NFL committee looks at ownership rules
Bloodhorse – Lauren Gash and Byron King – Half Sibling to Mage Tops Day 3 of Keeneland September
Hakai Magazine – Jude Isabella – The Republic of Cows
Paulick Report – Get Out Of My Space! Pasture Size And Equine Aggression
Paulick Report – ‘Trusted Advocate And Resource’: HISA, HIWU Name Alan Foreman As Ombudsman
Paulick Report – Jennie Rees – Gaffalione, Walsh, Ramsey Claim Kentucky Downs Titles
The Ringer – Charlotte Goddu – To Know Mitski Is to Never Truly Know Mitski at All
Front Office Sports – Eric Fisher – NFL Turf Controversy Grows With Union Push For Grass Fields
TSN – Goodell: Grass vs. turf decision complicated
Phil has a question:
Would the NFL players be willing to contribute a small percentage of their salaries for the upkeep costs on natural grass.
Sports Business Journal – Bears hold off subsidy efforts in Arlington Heights
The Bitter Southerner – Silas House – The Evolution of Tyler Childers
New York Times – Jon Pareles – The Rolling Stones Start Up Again
Phil has a question:
Who turns down free food.
Bon Appetit – Rick Martinez – BA’s Best Pecan Pie
Bloodhorse – Lauren Gash – $3M Into Mischief Colt Becomes New Sale Topper
Bloodhorse – Lauren Gash – Into Mischief Continues to Reign at Keeneland September
Paulick Report – $3 Million Into Mischief Colt Paces Second Day Of Keeneland September Sale
The 11 runners made this year’s Prince of Wales the largest field in two decades, which drove wagering to a record high for the track. For the first time in its history, wagering on the Prince of Wales Stakes topped $1 million, with on-track and off-track wagering combining to reach $1.05 million on the second jewel of the OLG Canadian Triple Crown. The track nearly doubled its previous record of $635,000.
Despite a heavy downpour earlier in the day, the $3.48 million in total wagering on the Prince of Wales card was the largest handle in Fort Erie’s 126-year history.
TSN – CP – Velocitor wins 88th Prince of Wales Stakes at Fort Erie
TDN – Velocitor Upsets King’s Plate Winner Paramount Prince To Win Prince Of Wales
Bloodhorse – Byron King – Velocitor Picks Up Pace in Sloppy Prince of Wales Win
Phil could hear the bettors who wagered on Paramount Prince licking their chops as the late CAW money dropped the odds on Stanley House, the eventual post time favourite to 3/2 while raising the odds on Paramount Prince from 3/5 to even money as they loaded and to 5/2 final odds. Unfortunately, Velocitor rained on their cashing parade rewarding his followers at CAW inflated odds with Paramount Prince fading to third and Stanley House who made an early move on the outside still searching for his Cup. Since the late money inflated the odds for the eventual winner I’m sure there will be no complaints.
Southern Living – Robert F. Moss – The South’s Top 50 Barbecue Joints Of 2023
ESPN – AP – Australian racing investigation finds decades of abuse
The Ringer – Nora Princiotti – There Goes the Jets’ Aaron Rodgers Era. Here Comes Chaos.
Sports Illustrated – Gilberto Manzano – Aaron Rodgers’s Torn Achilles: 10 QB Options for the Jets
The Hustle – Mark Dent – Are superstar athletes good for the economy?
Front Office Sports – Michael McCarthy – Aaron Rodgers’ Brief Appearance Helps Set MNF Record
Front Office Sports – Eric Fisher – NFL Reinforces Lofty Status As American Cultural Centerpiece
Front Office Sports – A.J. Perez – Coco Gauff Powers ESPN to Record Viewership for Women’s Final
The Bitter Southerner – Margo Price – Margo Price’s Infamous Fried Green Tomatoes
It’s time to become more active in your community. It’s time to help the poor and the homeless and the downtrodden. It’s time to become more involved in Moms Demand Action and fight for gun reform. It’s time to create coalitions and donate to the causes that are going to strengthen our children’s future. It’s time for radical empathy. It’s time to shake your neighbor’s hand and have a difficult conversation that might open both of your minds. It’s time to write songs that unite people and spread love. It’s time to grow something in the garden. It’s time to sit down for family dinner and be grateful your loved ones are safe. It’s time to make some fried green tomatoes.
The Bitter Southerner – Margo Price – Letter From Home
Let us put our minds together and see what life we can make for our children.
Sitting Bull
Bloodhorse – Byron King – HISA: No Single Explanation for Churchill Fatalities
The Ringer – Derek Thompson – Why Is It So Expensive to Build Stuff in America?
The Intelligencer – Zeke Faux – That’s What I Call Ponzinomics
Bloodhorse – Lauren Gash – Keeneland September Opening Session Sees Strong Results
Paulick Report – $2.3 Million Into Mischief Filly Tops Opening Session Of Keeneland September Sale
ESPN – Sources: Jets’ Aaron Rodgers has torn Achilles tendon
ESPN – Jets fear QB Aaron Rodgers suffered serious Achilles injury
Phil has a question:
Do the female Jets fans now know what it feels like to get kicked in the Balls.
ESPN – Bill Barnwell – Aaron Rodgers’ Achilles injury: What’s next for the Jets?
TSN – Jets stun Bills in OT after losing Rodgers to possible Achilles injury on first drive
The Athletic – MetLife Stadium turf: What Jets, Bills had to say after Aaron Rodgers’ injury
I don’t know, I’ve never smoked AstroTurf.
Tug McGraw of the Mets when asked if he preferred grass or AstroTurf.
ESPN – Mel Tucker denies harassment claims, calls MSU hearing ‘ridiculously flawed’
God gave us all a penis and a brain, but only enough blood to run one at a time.
Robin Williams
A. It cuts like a knife.
Have You ever Really Loved a Woman
Los Angeles Times – Disney and Charter end blackout, returning ESPN and ABC to Spectrum TV
Bloodhorse – Tracy Gantz – Prince of Monaco Captures Del Mar Futurity
TDN – Stefanie Grimm – ‘Rising Star’ Prince Of Monaco Game In Futurity Victory
Paulick Report – Prince Of Monaco Leads 1-2 Baffert Finish In Runhappy Del Mar Futurity
Last week Phil asked if Mirahmadi can run.
He can, but Prince of Monaco can run faster.
Phil has a question:
Does Baffert have a couple of early favourites for the 150th Kentucky Derby that will have to be trained by Tim.
Why doesn’t CDI have a couple of Kentucky Derby Futures in the fall.
I had only one superstition. I made sure to touch all the bases when I hit a home run.
Babe Ruth
Paulick Report – Del Mar’s Average Daily Handle Down 6.2 Percent; Field Size Averages 8.92 Starters
Bloodhorse – Del Mar Wraps Up ‘Terrific’ Summer Meet
Phil has a question:
Do you have to gaze out a window for the 2023 Handle Report from Century Mile.
If you were still wandering why Rico Walcott didn’t ride in the 2023 Canadian Derby:
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Phil has a question:
Do you have to gaze out a window for the 2023 Handle Report from Century Mile.
The Ringer – Ben Solak – The Hot Read, Week 1: Tua Is Back and the Rest of the NFL Is on Notice
Bloodhorse – Lauren Gash – Forward Physicals at Keeneland September Sale
Bloodhorse – Molly Rollins – Paramount Prince Looms Large in Prince of Wales
Paulick Report – Del Mar Summer: For Andie Biancone, The Horses Are Everything
New York Times – Sarah Shepard – Why Erling Haaland and Iga Swiatek are taping over their mouths
Phil has a suggestion:
The world would be a better place if 99.9% of all athletes and celebrities taped their mouths shut during their waking hours.
Star Phoenix – Op/Ed – Horse Racing Ended For Prairieland’s Saskatoon Soccer-Folly
Sports Net – AP – Germany defeats Serbia to claim gold at FIBA World Cup
Front Office Sports – David Rumsey – YouTube Is Betting $14 Billion On Reviving NFL Sunday Ticket
Paulick Report – Natalie Voss – When It Comes To Riding Fouls, What Are The Rules, Anyway?
New York Times – Jon Pareles – ‘Stop Making Sense’ Is Back, and Talking Heads Have More to Say
| Series Race | 2022-23 | 2023-24 |
| Early Prep Season | 10-4-3-2-1 | 10-5-3-2-1 |
| Breeders’ Cup | 30-12-9-6-3 | 30-15-9-6-3 |
| Late Prep Season | 20-8-6-4-2 | 20-10-6-4-2 |
| Early Championship Series | 50-20-15-10-5 | 50-25-15-10-5 |
| Late Championship Series | 100-40-30-20-10 | 100-50-25-15-10 |
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Bloodhorse – Modifications Made to Road to the KY Derby Series
Road To the 2024 Kentucky Derby
Bloodhorse – Dick Downey – Justify Case Set to Again Be Heard by California Court
TIF – Prairie Meadows Hit By Spate Of Pool Manipulations
Bloodhorse – Dick Downey – Bumpy Road in Ward-Ramsey Case Leads to Trial Date
Bloodhorse – Caravel and Dam to Sell at Keeneland November
Southern Living – Melissa Locker – The Story Of Stubb’s Barbecue Sauce–And Why We Love It
Phil has a question:
Why so much sugar.
Front Office Sports – Eric Fisher – NFL Season Start Heightens Sportsbook Battle For Customers
Paulick Report – The Friday Show Presented By Woodbine: What’s News And Why
TDN – HISA Announces New Track Surface Advisory Group
Garden and Gun – Steve Russell – Sean Brock Announces His Next Nashville Venture: A Listening Bar
The Bitter Southerner – Wyatt Williams – Lucinda Williams and the Idea of Louisiana
Bon Appetit – Alma Avalle – How Much Turkey Do You Need Per Person This Thanksgiving?
If you think that articles early Phil saw the first sign of the Christmas season this week – magazines thicker with more Christmas ads.
Phil M Stockmen
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