“My Thoughts & Memories of Coach Lukas:” By Guest Columnist Dan Liebman
(Hall of Fame Trainers Nick Zito, D. Wayne Lukas and Bob Baffert / Photo by
Dan Liebman’s KY Derby Memories: As Smooth As A Sip of Woodford Reserve
(The official trophy for the 150th Kentucky Derby / Photo by Coady Media) (Kentucky
Guest Opinion by Dan Liebman: Cody Dorman Brought Tears To All Eyes, Even a Hardened Journalist
(Cody Dorman, draped in a saddle cloth worn by his favorite friend -- Cody's Wish
OPINION: Dan Liebman Takes a Look at 2020 KY Derby & What It Means to Us Kentuckians
(Dan Liebman / Guest Columnist) (Churchill Downs / Photo by Holly M. Smith) Years ago,
A Letter to Gary West: Owner of Maximum Security & Winner of the “Steve Coburn Award”
(Maximum Security crossed the finish line first in the 2019 Kentucky Derby. But the joy
Dan Liebman: Speaking of Disqualifications, Should We Really DQ Lasix?
By Dan Liebman: Trainer Bill Mott is surely right – we will be talking about
Dan Liebman: So Long To My Good Friend Larry Wolken
(Larry Wolken, the former owner of Turf Catering / Photo Courtesy of the Wolken Family)
Opinion: It Is Time To Vote for the 2017 Eclipse Awards With “Some Rules”
(The Pressbox Guest Columnist Dan Liebman) Opinion: When the results of the year’s final major
Dan Liebman Opines: Pegasus World Cup Good Addition to World Racing Scene
(Dan Liebman) Have to admit, when the idea of the Pegasus World Cup was announced
Dan Liebman’s Selections for Churchill Downs — Sunday, Sept. 24
Despite his long-lost love for Farrell, who once again disappointed at Churchill Downs by fading
Dan Liebman’s Selections for Churchill Downs on Saturday, Sept. 23
Dan Liebman is one of the most noted writers of Thoroughbred racing in the world.
Dan Liebman’s Selections for Churchill Downs on Friday — Sept. 22
While my good friend, Gene, is riding the high tides of the Caribbean, I will
Keeneland’s Move to Increase Takeout is a Bad Bet for Track’s Image
Opinion Keeneland is lucky. It has more people stumbling off tour buses to tailgate,
Good Handicapping Means Following The Horse That Impresses You
Like a lot of handicappers, I look for horses that have trouble, but I also look for horses that impress me. Then I follow those horses; see where they run next.
Modest fee on tickets for big racing days to help Thoroughbred aftercare
Speaking at a conference recently, marketing executive Allen Gutterman made an interesting pitch for a
Thoroughbred Racing in Kentucky Stronger Than Ever
The Kentucky Derby is a massive event not only for the Throughbred industry, but for the entire Commonwealth of Kentucky.
Someone “always” gets a good trip at the Derby
One thing I have consistently said over the years about the Derby is someone "always" gets a good trip. Take nothing away from Always Dreaming and his win May 6 in the Kentucky Derby. The son of Bodemeister out of the In Excess mare Above Perfection was a deserving winner.
For Kentuckians, Derby is More than Special
NyQuist won the 142nd running of the Kentucky Derby. Photo credit: Churchill Downs