Tim Foy, Author at Tilting Ground

What Being The First Triple Crown Winner In 37 Years Means For American Pharoah

June 10, 2015 Tim Foy

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Last August at Del Mar, American Pharoah ran the first race of his career. Facing eight other horses that had never won a race and sent off as the seven-to-five favorite, the highly touted Bob Baffert horse faded halfway through the contest to finish fifth, beaten by over nine lengths.…

For Whom Does The Belmont Toll?

June 4, 2015 Tim Foy

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This Saturday, American Pharoah takes a shot at history. If he can beat seven opponents in a mile and a half race over the Belmont track, he will be the first horse to sweep the Triple Crown series since Affirmed in 1978. At the time of Affirmed’s win, some thought…

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Heavy Is The Head That Wears The Triple Crown

May 20, 2015 Tim Foy

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Last Saturday, the Kentucky Derby winner handled the pouring rain, a sloppy track and seven other horses in the Preakness to take the second leg of the Triple Crown and keep horse racing relevant in America for three more weeks. My buddy, Jack, was there in the winner’s circle, getting…

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A Peak At The Preakness

May 14, 2015 Tim Foy

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The Preakness is the Kentucky Derby’s trashy distant relative. The Kentucky Derby has a big house with a living room that the kids aren’t allowed in because it’s only for company. When the Kentucky Derby throws a party, it is catered and guests are expected to dress well. The Preakness…

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Running For Roses: A Recap Of The 141st Kentucky Derby

May 5, 2015 Tim Foy

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Imagine someone gave you $25,000 to bet on one horse to win in a race. If you picked the winner, you keep the cash. If you picked wrong, you get nothing except the experience of watching your possible winnings slip away in less than two minutes. In reality, losing the…

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Racing To Fight: A Perfect Saturday For Gamblers

May 1, 2015 Tim Foy

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I am often prone to over analysis. After studying an issue ad nauseum, I often find I am no closer to a solution than when I began. But I do not consider this to be a character flaw nor do I see my analysis as a futile endeavor. Even though…

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Derby Dirt: A Kentucky Derby Primer

April 28, 2015 Tim Foy

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On the first Saturday in May, twenty horses will run the longest and most crowded race of their young lives. The Kentucky Derby, while not the richest race in the country, is the most recognized among the general public and so coveted by owners and trainers that the twenty starting…

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Pizza Jesus

April 6, 2015 Tim Foy

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This week, the owners of a pizza place in Indiana declared they would not cater a gay wedding because that would violate their religious beliefs. This announcement sent chills through the LGBT community and wedding planners alike because if there is one thing gay wedding receptions are known for, it’s…

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That’s What You Get For Waking Up In Vegas

March 26, 2015 Tim Foy

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For me, the city loses its shine after about two nights. Even if I am winning, a few nights of hard-partying are enough to make me want to grab whatever cash I am up and get the hell out of there while I’m still somewhat sane. But this time, as…

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Betting Bracket

March 18, 2015 Tim Foy

“Everyone has a plan ‘till they get punched in the mouth.” -Mike Tyson For me, this quote embodies a few key aspects of the of the NCAA basketball tournament. The games are played by college kids so there are often periods where the best plans by the best coaches will…

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