A Leg Up: Winslow Homer

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Tuesday, February 2, 2010

Homer Out

The first big injury of Derby contenders was reported today. Winslow Homer is out 3-6 months due to a stress fracture of his cannon bone. Too bad. I liked the way Winslow powered between horses to win the Holy Bull. Too bad because I like and often bet on Anthony Dutrow-trained horses.

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Let me 'splain

For those not totally immersed in the Thoroughbred horse racing world, trainers give "a leg up" to the jockeys contracted to ride their horses.

You may remember giving your friend ten fingers - both hands clasped together to be used as a stepping stool or launching pad - in order to reach a tree branch, jump a fence or to be vaulted into a swimming pool. In the real world "a leg up," may mean gaining a foothold into a competitive marketplace or receiving much needed help or advice from friend.

It is in this spirit of friendship both the childhood kind and the kind formed trackside that I launch and hopefully maintain this blog. In the midst of it all, maybe you'll find an advantageous betting angle or learn about a new jockey on top a hot horse. One can only hope.

I am no expert in blogging nor do I pretend to be a horse racing expert (betting or conditioning). Just a fan with probably too much to say. But if you're willing to read, I'm willing to write.