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Issue 2 • May 13, 2007 |
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| View From A Broad No. 2 |
| I don't know about other breeds of horses, but our beautiful Thoroughbreds are nuts for peppermints. The wrinkle of a single cellophane wrapper can induce a Thoroughbred to near-delirium. They'll practically dance for you. Their child-like glee is a precious thing to witness. Continue |
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| Track Talk , by Sherry Burgin |
| The sounds and smells at the race track are invariably rich and plenty, to the point of distraction. On any given day, you'll hear a myriad of assorted sounds to tickle your senses that thankfully surpass most of the smells. Continue |
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| The Beginning Of The Rest Of My Life, by Hannah Penfold |
| One day, when I was 17 years old, a foal, out of a mare named Miralda was born. This foal was poorly. A bit of a wobbler and didn’t have full flexibility in his neck, therefore couldn’t suckle on his own. I spent as much time as I could with this gorgeous chestnut colt, and the owner named him Hannabal--meaning Grace Of God, which is also the meaning of my name. Continue |
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| Azeri, by Marion Altieri |
| Azeri, the highest-earning female Thoroughbred in the history of the sport in North America, retired in December 2004 after a singularly spectacular career, during which she proved time and again that she's one of the greatest Thoroughbreds in the sport, ever. Continue |
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Alpha Mare Media is The world's first and only website and only radio show by, for and about women in Thoroughbred racing. |
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| Helen B. (Penny) Chenery by Marion Altieri |
| Penny, born in 1922, was 51 when Secretariat won the Triple Crown. She's accomplished virtually everything possible in this sport: the list of the ways in which she tore down barriers is long... Continue |
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| Rags to Riches by Marion Altieri |
| She's raced only four times in her young life, including three races this year—but already turf writers are running out of ink and superlatives to describe the big, beautiful filly. Continue |
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| Racing 101 - Lesson Two |
| Weekly lessons in the sport, a safe place to learn everything you need to know about our equine (Thoroughbred) athletes; the sport; the culture and even where to get the most bang for your buck at the concession stands! Our first lesson. Continue |
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| Women: Join our community! |
We hope to create a community of women who love Thoroughbred racing, and share our desire to see this glorious sport from a new vantage point. Join our community today |
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Featured photograph of the week. "Street Sense at the Kentucky Derby Finish Line " by Joe Gleason
© 2007 Joe Gleason |
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"I don’t think the question needs to be genderized. It would feel great to anyone. But whether you’re a girl or a boy or a Martian, you still have to go out and prove yourself again every day." -- Hall of Fame Trainer, Julie Krone |
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| UPCOMING EVENTS |
| Stay tuned... |
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| RECENT RELEASES |
| Listen online or download: |
| Interview with Empire Racing executive vice president Dennis Brida (MP3) |
| Interview with Marshall Cassidy (MP3) |
| Interview with Jeremy Edge (MP3) |
| Voices from the Crowd at Siro's on Derby Day (MP3) |
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Photo of Azeri © Joe Gleason |
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| RACING, SALES, AND WORTHY CAUSES TO FILL YOUR SOCIAL CALENDAR! |
May 5, 2007
Kentucky Derby Day!! Watch The Most Thrilling 1 ½ Minutes in racing, live from Churchill Downs.
May 19, 2007
The Preakness. IF the winner of the Kentucky Derby wins this second leg of the Triple Crown—we may have hope for an actual Triple Crown winner…cross your fingers…
June 9, 2007
The Belmont Stakes. Did some win both the Kentucky Derby and the Preakness? If so, this Belmont may mark the first time in 29 years since we've had a Triple Crown winner. Hope reigns supreme…
July 25, 2007
Opening Day, Saratoga
The most magnificent six weeks in racing begins the last Wednesday of July: come to Saratoga, and see what all the fuss is about!
July 27-28, 2007
Hats Off Festival, downtown Saratoga Springs. Saratoga Springs, New York (USA) throws an annual party—an enormous street festival—on the first Friday and Saturday nights of the meet. Hurl yourself into the throng of revelers, and par-tay!
July 28, 2007
The Diana, the Whitney and the Jim Dandy, Saratoga Race Course. Three of the most prestigious events in racing take place on the same day this year, covered live by ABC. Hint: last year, the Jim Dandy was won by the brilliant Bernardini. Get up-close and personal with some of North America's greatest Thoroughbred stars, and go home with memories to last a lifetime.
August 4, 2007
The Darley Test, Saratoga Race Course
Allen Jerkens' Swap Fliparoo took home the prize in 2006; who'll pass Sheikh Mohammed's challenge this year?
August 6-7, 2007
Fasig-Tipton Saratoga Sales: Selected Yearlings, Fasig-Tipton Pavilion, Saratoga Springs. What's a Fasig-Tipton? What's a "Selected" Yearling? What's a Yearling?
Fasig-Tipton is a renowned auction house; Yearlings are one-year-old Thoroughbreds. If you've never attended a Yearling Sale—you haven't experienced thrills beyond words. The atmosphere is electric; the participants and observers, eclectic. After a day at the races—this is the only place we'll be at night…perched at a patio table with an industrial-sized Coke; an unusually great cheeseburger and our catalogue chock-full of next year's potential two-year-old Champions. August 8, 2007
The Giving Circle's fund-raiser to benefit Waveland, Mississippi (Saratoga Springs' Sister City, hit first by Hurricane Katrina) and the Race Track Chaplaincy of America. Cajun cocktails; dancing and meeting real, live jockeys. Call 518 226 0104 to request your invitation! |
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