Enjoy playing the Tampa Track? Handicapper Johnny B offers free picks every Wednesday! Checkout the selections for today’s card:
http://thetampabaydownshandicapper.com/
Blogspotter: And Down The Stretch They Come
NEW FEATURE: BLOGSPOTTER
A weekly showcase of blogs or websites dedicated to the sport of Horse Racing.
This week’s selection: SB NATION’s And Down The Stretch They Come.
http://www.anddownthestretchtheycome.com/
In Memoriam – 2011
From Barbara Livingston and the DAILY RACING FORM:
A photo journal of the many beloved U.S. Thoroughbreds who passed away in 2011. They will all be missed.
National Day of the Horse, December 13th
Since 2004, December 13 has been recognized as National Day of the Horse in the United States. The designation was made to commemorate the contribution of horses to the economy, history and character of the United States.
The Diva and all of us at OFF THE PACE want to help promote this day of tribute, celebration and reflection of our deserving, four-legged national treasures.
Read more at The Horse Channel:
And the winner is: Rapid Redux!
Congratulations Rapid Redux, Jockey J.D. Acosta, trainer David Wells, and owner Robert Cole!
For those of you following history in the making: Rapid Redux, America’s Working Man’s Thoroughbred, has captured his 21st consecutive victory today at Laurel Park. He also ties Citation’s record of 19 wins in one year. Read more about Team Redux and watch the replay at DRF.com.
Team Diva IN THE NEWS
OFF THE PACE proudly teams up with HORSE BREEDER DIRECT!
Click the link below to read about Horse Breeder Direct and its owners Nell Scannon and Bodie Paden in the December issue of California Riding Magazine. Their featured article and Diva’s advertising debut appear on page 24!
Learn more about HORSE BREEDER DIRECT and see Diva and Filep featured monthly on the HBD Facebook fan page:
www.facebook.com/horsebreederdirect
And don’t forget to join TEAM DIVA’s Facebook Fan page!
In Racing Memoriam November 2011
Horse Racing Nation presents a heartfelt tribute to the American race horses lost over the Thanksgiving weekend. The entire article can be found on HRN website:
General Maximus, BZ Warrior, Galex, Back Street Heat, Irrefutable and Cloud Man, you don’t suffer alone. Each of us share your loss and cry your tears. Please find peace knowing that all will be remembered for the excitement and joy they brought us…for the very short time they were with us.
Jody Lawrence
2012 Winter Meet for Team DIVA
Official Announcement: OFF THE PACE now appears on THE TAMPA BAY DOWNS HANDICAPPER
Attention U.S. racing fans: for those of you following the Florida winter meets, this new home of TEAM DIVA should peak your interests! Professional handicapper John J. Barile’s (a.k.a. Johnny B.) popular website now offers OFF THE PACE! Johnny B has been exclusively covering Tampa Bay Downs since 2007. His services are available by subscription, but free selections are also offered every Wednesday during racing season.
http://thetampabaydownshandicapper.com/
