I know most don't like the guys on TVG, the girls pick more winners then them, but I worked in a man's world for 30 years, so I'm used to them. I do chuckle at their banter  as it reminds me of my 3 boys. Anyhow, I wasn't aware that Mike Joyce's dad was involved in the rebuild of Arlington and came across this article which Mike discussed his dad's involvement. (BTW-he and his son were at the Cubs game last night!)

http://www.thoroughbreddailynews.com/the-night-and-day-that-arlington-died/

I'm putting this here as I'm not sure it needs it's own thread? I'm a bit confused on this issue. Is this to keep commercial builders from building on the easement? If it is foreign owned, I don't think they qualify?

http://www.kentucky.com/news/local/counties/fayette-county/article98716387.html

Sheikh Mo is wonderful!

Horse Racing News | Paulick Report

Sheikh Mohammed, Newmarket Academy Join Forces To Launch 'Newmarket Academy Godolphin Beacon Project' - Horse Racing News | Paulick Report

An exciting new partnership has been announced between Godolphin, the global thoroughbred horse racing and breeding operation founded by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed, and the Newmarket Academy, a coeducational secondary school and sixth form, located in Newmarket, Suffolk. Entitled the 'Newmarket Academy Godolphin Beacon Project' (NAGBP), the five year collaboration, which includes a £250,000 investment, ...

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What a great idea and project!

Congrats to Barbara!!!

http://www.tca.org/articles/tca-to-honor-barbara-banke-and-backstretch-employee-service-team.html

She is so involved and on so many levels that count!  Well deserved!

Best wishes to Frank!

Frank Mirahmadi–  ‏@FrankMirahmadi

Hope all is well.

Your part time job if you retire now!????

Sequel New York–  ‏@sequelnewyork

Yes, farms in KY are looking also.  Let's go for it, Ger!