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I am honored to have the opportunity to speak on a subject that is important to me as a life-long enthusiast of Thoroughbreds and racing. I previously chaired the Association of Racing Commissioners International (RCI), but the opinions and ideas expressed in this article are mine alone and do not necessarily represent either the RCI or the members themselves.

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THIS ARTICLE FIRST APPEARED IN - NORTH AMERICAN TRAINER - ISSUE 25

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Author: William Koester​​

Momentum raises Eurton to Grade 1 stardom

TRAINER Peter Eurton can only hope that the Del Mar meet this summer can approach that of 2011.

Eurton elevated his stature from solid Southern California conditioner to Grade 1 winner through the accomplishments of Weemissfrankie, who captured the Del Mar Debutante for two-year-old fillies last September.

Steve Schuelein - (Issue 25 - Summer 2012)

Media celebrity Sam Spear knows best

Sam Spear likes the chances of Daddy Nose Best in the Kentucky Derby this year, prized information to his legions of followers who think Spear knows best in Northern California.
Steve Schuelein - (Issue 24 - Triple Crown 2012)

Relative Values - Robbie and Jackie Davis

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Bill Heller - (Issue 24 - Triple Crown 2012)

Harry the Hat - The story of the colorful jockey’s agent

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GARY WEST - (Issue 24 - Triple Crown 2012)

Dermot Weld - the European trainer who won The Belmont Stakes

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Lissa Oliver - (Issue 24 - Triple Crown 2012)

The Meticulous Michael Matz

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FRANCES J. KARON (Issue 24 - Triple Crown 2012)

Ted Mudge - Helping to bring back Maryland’s glory days

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K.T. DONOVAN - (Issue 24 - Triple Crown 2012)

The Asmussen Dynasty

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BILL HELLER - (February 1st 2012 - Issue 23)

Kelly Breen - the leading racehorse trainer in profile

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Amanda Roxborough (February 1st 2012 - Issue 23)

Tom Proctor: The horse listener

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FRANCES J. KARON (17 October 2011 - Issue Number: Issue 22)

Jim Bond: His mission? To go all the way with Tizway

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ALAN SHUBACK (17 October 2011 - Issue Number: Issue 22 )

Top Jock - Johnny Velázquez

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Frances J. Karon (25 July 2011 - Issue Number: Issue 21)

Kiaran McLaughlin

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Frances J. Karon (25 July 2011 - Issue Number: Issue 21)

Keeping up with the Jones' - Marty Jones in profile

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Steve Schuelein - 25 July 2011 - (Issue Number: 21)

FAIR HILL - A training center success story

The 300-acre, 17 barn, two-track training facility has had its ups and downs during its 28-year history, but it is now regarded as one of the country’s most thriving Thoroughbred establishments. And that’s down to the people who have worked there for many years.

By Joe Clancey

First Published (20 April 2011 - Issue Number: ISSUE 20)

Popular “Mr. Cho” enjoys big results from his small stable

Aplethora of thoughts and emotions will flood trainer-owner-breeder Myung Kwon Cho when he watches the Kentucky Derby from his California home on television this year. Cho will remember the excitement of his first two trips to the Run for the Roses with a pair of longshots. He will agonize briefly over what might have been with Premier Pegasus, a homebred colt who was considered a leading contender before being sidelined with an injury a month before the race.
By Steve Schuelein

First Published
 (20 April 2011 - Issue Number: 20)

Stanley Gold - the Florida trainer with the Midas touch

When Stanley Gold was 22 years old he was looking for a career as an accountant. Then, by chance, he opted instead to become a groom, having never even sat on a horse or been to a racetrack. Forty years later the Florida trainer has gone on to saddle Awesome Feather to win at the Breeders’ Cup at Churchill Downs.

By Bill Heller

First Published (02 February 2011 - Issue Number: Issue 19)

Al Stall Jr - the trainer of Blame and a trainer to follow this fall

These days, Al Stall Jr.’s barn is awash with the sweet smell of success. Blame it on Blame. If you want to get literal about it, the scent is coming from the bale-sized hay steamer by the office, where the warm mist creeping out the sides of the box indicates that it’s removing dust and allergens from the hay that is specifically fed to Grade 1 winner Blame. But you wouldn’t be wrong to look down this shedrow accentuated by the bright, historic colors of Claiborne Farm, broken by the occasional head poking over the webbing, and think there’s something more magical in the air than the effects of a hay steamer at work.

By Frances J Karon

First Published (19 October 2010 - Issue Number: 18)

Kinsale King raises Carl O’Callaghan to global prominence

When trainer Carl O'Callaghan returned to Hollywood Park from England with sprinter Kinsale King in July, a surprise gift awaited them. Three six-packs of Guinness ale and a cooler sat in O'Callaghans stable office in Barn 53 North with a note from Joshua Christian, racing program manager for Breeders Cup Limited:

By Steve Schuelein 


FIrst Published (20 October 2010 - Issue Number: 18)