Adam's Turf

Yutaka Take has a robust resume bursting at the seams, which should be considered when examining his impact on the Kentucky Derby (gr. I) this year....(read more )

http://cs.bloodhorse.com/blogs/adamsturf/archive/2016/05/06/yutaka-take-brings-60-seconds-in-2-minutes.aspx

A visit to Arlington International Racecourse Preview Day and Food Truck Festival....(read more )

http://cs.bloodhorse.com/blogs/adamsturf/archive/2015/07/16/arlington-international-preview-day-2015.aspx

I am not a big player, but do tend to always leave with money in my pocket, consider this a scenario for the common fan. Maybe this will help give some inspiration to someone. Best of luck and ha...

http://cs.bloodhorse.com/blogs/adamsturf/archive/2015/05/02/2015-kentucky-derby-betting-analysis.aspx

In the past several years there seems to be a noticeably large spike in interest of how U.S. horses are moving around the globe, especially online....(read more )

http://cs.bloodhorse.com/blogs/adamsturf/archive/2015/03/09/are-more-u-s-horses-going-to-japan.aspx

On Saturday November, 15, 2014 my wife and I ventured out into the subfreezing temperatures to say hi to the new arrivals and spend time with our old favorites at Old Friends Farm Kentucky. ...(r...

http://cs.bloodhorse.com/blogs/adamsturf/archive/2014/11/18/visiting-the-a-squad-at-old-friend-s-farm.aspx

The Dubai World Cup is quickly approaching. Many of the world's best are likely entrants for the March 29 Dubai World Cup race card. Here are my thoughts on the Dubai World Cup races. Be sure to ...

http://cs.bloodhorse.com/blogs/adamsturf/archive/2014/03/26/dubai-world-cup-2014.aspx

What great things might come from the combination of eventing legend Phillip Dutton and track hero Icabad Crane?...(read more )

http://cs.bloodhorse.com/blogs/adamsturf/archive/2014/01/22/icabad-crane-no-headless-horseman-here.aspx

Recently I had the opportunity to visit Hipodromo Camarero Thoroughbred race track in Puerto Rico. Here is a recap of the trip with over 30 photos!...(read more )

http://cs.bloodhorse.com/blogs/adamsturf/archive/2013/10/21/on-location-hipodromo-camarero-in-puerto-rico.aspx

Saturday April 20, 2013 Arson Squad visited Keeneland with Michael Blowen to help raise awareness of Old Friends Retirement facility and educate fans on the importance of Thoroughbred aftercare.....

http://cs.bloodhorse.com/blogs/adamsturf/archive/2013/04/23/arson-squad-storms-keeneland-paddock.aspx

Let's reminisce the finishes that caught our eye from the past year....(read more )

http://cs.bloodhorse.com/blogs/adamsturf/archive/2012/12/12/a-year-of-finishes.aspx

What do Yuichi Fukunaga and Sunday Silence have in common?...(read more )

http://cs.bloodhorse.com/blogs/adamsturf/archive/2012/06/28/racing-profile-yuichi-fukunaga.aspx

A story of how two horses told me I needed to not skip the Kentucky Derby this year. ...(read more )

http://cs.bloodhorse.com/blogs/adamsturf/archive/2012/05/08/the-shackled-zombie.aspx

With so much speed entered in this year's Kentucky Derby, you have to consider that stalkers, and closers who sit just off the pace this year could pull out a victory. The catch is …with so muc...

http://cs.bloodhorse.com/blogs/adamsturf/archive/2012/05/03/kentucky-derby-analysis-exceed-the-speed.aspx

Though the title sounds like items on a great, and hopefully true, adventure with Indiana Jones...it is more on an adventure of OTTBs training me....(read more )

http://cs.bloodhorse.com/blogs/adamsturf/archive/2012/04/10/a-hot-shoe-and-european-torch.aspx

Holiday Happening If you are planning to entertain guests for the holidays before driving through the Kentucky Horse Park for the lovely Southern Lights spectacle, go see their exibit of The Hors...

http://cs.bloodhorse.com/blogs/adamsturf/archive/2011/12/14/odds-and-ends-2011.aspx

A new Steven Spielberg movie may reach all audiences. Updates on horses of interest....(read more )

http://cs.bloodhorse.com/blogs/adamsturf/archive/2011/09/13/war-horse.aspx

I recently ventured out to Antebellum Farm in Lexington, KY for the Antebellum Combined Test with a couple of co-workers. OTTBs in Second careers proudly succeeded in performing well....(read mor...

http://cs.bloodhorse.com/blogs/adamsturf/archive/2011/08/31/a-good-combination.aspx

Just who is this guest of ours for 60 days from the land of the rising sun?...(read more )

http://cs.bloodhorse.com/blogs/adamsturf/archive/2011/07/27/racing-profile-hiroki-goto.aspx

Corinne Ashton is a world class, four-star eventer and now Grand Prix dressage hopeful...and my first official riding lesson was with her. Hear about how she trains Thoroughbreds, whom a few are ...

http://cs.bloodhorse.com/blogs/adamsturf/archive/2011/06/16/aiken-for-thoroughbreds.aspx

The Bronx Zoo should have been an indicator that the 'Animal' was going to get loose. ...(read more )

http://cs.bloodhorse.com/blogs/adamsturf/archive/2011/05/16/derby-reflection-the-bronx-zoo-knew.aspx

Two weeks ago I wrote about my pre-draw Kentucky Derby picks. Now see how the draw has effected my thinking....(read more )

http://cs.bloodhorse.com/blogs/adamsturf/archive/2011/05/05/post-draw-kentucky-derby-picks.aspx

The first revealing of my Kentucky Derby 2011 Top 5 picks. Stay Thirsty is on top, and you should already know why. The rest of the picks are easy to see, if you don't over think the Kentucky Der...

http://cs.bloodhorse.com/blogs/adamsturf/archive/2011/04/25/the-kentucky-derby-s-most-interesting-horse-stay-thirsty.aspx

Kids from Philadelphia discover horses as an outlet from society, as many of the horses/ponies are also given a second chance in their new career. Also, a few other items that are must read....(r...

http://cs.bloodhorse.com/blogs/adamsturf/archive/2011/04/13/work-to-ride.aspx

Television show content has been heavily disputed by many of you loyal racing fans. The every day fan enjoys the generic pre-race profiles, and of course I do too. The long time racing fans, hors...

http://cs.bloodhorse.com/blogs/adamsturf/archive/2011/03/10/the-skinny-on-nbc-hosting-all-three-consistency.aspx

Soldat caught many people's eyes in the Thoroughbred racing world, but Cool Blue Red Hot made a bigger impression on me....(read more )

http://cs.bloodhorse.com/blogs/adamsturf/archive/2011/02/03/horse-to-be-cool-blue-red-hot.aspx