Monthly Archives: April 2019

Watching Winx claim her 33rd consecutive victory this past weekend reminded me of that time long, long ago when I first became enchanted with Thoroughbreds. The horse was Northern Dancer, Winx’s great-great grandsire.   When Canada’s courageous and determined colt flew … Continue reading →

Watching Thunder Snow refuse to yield in those final demanding strides of the Dubai World Cup last weekend had me thinking about Northern Dancer.  Of course our great Canadian hero is found many times in Thunder Snow’s family tree.  And … Continue reading →