I'll Have Another Tribute [02:54]
I made this for two reasons: 1. to honor what I believe is the best three-year-old in several years. 2. I was bored and had a ton of pictures and a good song. I'll be honest. his retirement today has me really bummed. I've been a fan of this horse since March and watching him come so far has been thrilling. he's such a talented animal and I'm so disappointed that he won't have the chance to make a run in the Belmont. I really thought he was "the horse" and that thirty four years was plenty long. but, you know, that's the game. everything can be perfect one minute and the next, something like this happens. I'm glad they put the horse's welfare first. I admit, it's such a sad day for racing because there was a promise of so much more- especially his rivalry with Bodemiester. but I suppose if you want everything to always go right, you're in the wrong profession. these things happen. yes it's sad, but it could have been worse. I'll Have Another's team prevented a possibly worse injury on live national television. kudos to them, and kudos to I'll Have Another. it was fun. /end serious time. enjoy the pictures. the song is Ain't No Rest For The Wicked by Cage The Elephant
Tags: I'll, Have, Another, tribute, retired, kentucky, derby, triple, crown, Preakness, belmont, racehorse, horse, racing, Race, Horse Racing (Sport)
Top Jockey Jason Maguire has joined Coral to raise funds for Racing Welfare [00:49]
Coral interview top jockey Jason Maguire. Coral are placing £100 on all of Jason's rides between now and the end of The Cheltenham Festival with the winnings being donated to Racing Welfare. Stay up to date on all the latest sporting news with Coral Facebook: on.fb.me Twitter: bit.ly
Tags: coral, tv, television, sport, news, blog, betting, advice, coralvideoblog, fixtures, entertainment, tips, odds, charity, interview, horse, racing, jockey
The crack of the whip at Wexford races, Ireland [00:21]
The debate about jockeys using the whip on race horses goes on. Wexford races 1 July 2011
Tags: Horse racing, Wexford races, use of the whip, ireland, animal welfare, whip debate
Eliza interviews Animal Spinal Therapist Paddy Davies [02:12]
Like any athletes, strains can affect performance so as the welfare of Racehorses is so important all sorts of specialist care is available. Paddy works with trainers all over the country and in Ireland and has treated many famous racehorses. Eliza meets her at the point to point and finds out about her valuable work...
Tags: animal, health, welfare, horses, racehorse, horse, racing, jumps, national, hunt, point, to, veterinary, help, specialist, equine, spinal, therapist, Paddy, Davies, Eliza, lovetheraces, blog
Casino at Silks Ball! [00:32]
An impromptu Casinio was just one of the attractions at the Silks Ball for Racing Welfare!
Tags: horse, racing, silks, ball, welfare, casino, roulette, ladies, playing, evening, wear, gowns, croupier, blackjack