Art Parker
Art Parker is the editor of a weekly newspaper in Alabama. He is in favor of independent thinking and believes political parties are the number one threat to our freedom. He has written hundreds of editorials dealing with Alabama politics and national politics. On the sports side, he is an avid baseball fan and a very dedicated horse player. He once finished second in a national handicapping tournament.
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What the Novice Needs to Know About Racing Before and After the Breeders’ CupWhat are the basics of horse racing a person needs to know before watching the Breeders’ Cup on television? It’s the information about the sport that you may not see or hear when watching coverage of racing’s richest day.
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What’s This Breeders’ Cup Thing?Horse racing has done a poor job getting new people involved in the sport. Until the television approach is changed, the sport’s biggest show will do little to secure “involved” players of the game.
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What’s in a Name? Possibly a Breeders’ Cup Winner!Where do they get those names? The interesting names given to race horses can come from just about anywhere. Most names are related to those found in a pedigree. A look past and present at some names in the Breeders' Cup.
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Players Pre-race Mistakes at Breeders’ CupToo many horse players make costly mistakes before the Breeders' Cup first race. Here are the mistakes and how to avoid them.
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The Big Difference at Keeneland’s Fall MeetThere are few races for two year old horses at Keeneland in the spring, but that is not the case in the fall. In 2010, approximately 25 % of the races were for juveniles.
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All-Weather Surface Experience a Key at KeenelandThe prestigious Keeneland fall meet will open soon and understanding the all-weather surface handicapping angle can mean the difference between success and failure.