Why be entered in a field of 13 when The Diva can enter into a full field of FUN!

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Caption: “No Diva—this is the INFIELD! The ‘field’ we’re racing in is loading into the starting gate!” (The crowd shouts ‘Dance Diva—get your PREAK on’ while Diva dances with the Kegasus.)

Team Diva has taken a short sabbatical, but should return well in time for all the Preakness racing day excitement!  In the meantime, be sure enjoy all your 2012 Kentucky Derby coverage live on NBC Sports this coming first Saturday in May.

And don’t forget 2012 Kentucky Oaks coverage starting 5 pm ET on Friday.

Looking forward seeing a triple crown winner this year—how about you?

http://nbcsports.msnbc.com

OFF THE PACE is teaming up with “Race For Grace” fundraiser.

The Kentucky Race Track Chaplaincy’s annual Derby-time fundraising dinner–Race For Grace–is being supported by the unique equine-cartooning skills of Ann E. Sabo, creator of the OFF THE PACE cartoon website.  Ann is donating as silent auction items to the fundraiser, scheduled Monday, April 30th, on Churchill Downs’ Millionaires Row, several of her cartoon renderings as well as a special cartoon commission.

“I am very proud to be able to assist the Kentucky Racetrack Chaplaincy and the backside and farm workers that it serves,” said Ms. Sabo. “I consider their efforts spiritual caretaking for those that take care of our beloved equine athletes.”

Ann became familiar with the Race for Grace event through her advertising client, My Racing Heart Coffee of Louisville and its owner, Kate Richards Wilt. Kate was happy to make the introduction.

“Ann Sabo’s artistic hand takes even the newest racing fan one step further into the moment, the personalities and the magic of racing with a sense of humor and great skill,” said Ms. Wilt. “We are grateful that Ann has chosen to support the Kentucky Racetrack Chaplaincy’s annual fundraiser, Race for Grace, with her talent.”

To learn more about the Race for Grace event:
http://kychaplaincy.org/race-for-grace/

Watch LIVE the 2012 Dubai World Cup, broadcasting March 31st. The best in the world  compete for some of the riches purses in Horse Racing. Coverage provided by The Daily Racing Form, and will begin at 9 AM ET.

http://www.drf.com

For American Horse players, read an overview of who’s representing us abroad, via Thoroughbred Racing Dudes: http://racingdudes.com

The Diva isn’t fooling anyone…she’s making her own version of ‘beach week’….

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Caption: “I thought we’d avoid all that Gulfstream homestretch congestion and take the scenic route…”

Download great tips straight from Gulfstream Park’s very own handicappers. Live Racing continues at GP until April 8th.

www.gulfstreampark.com

Happy Racing!

Don’t forget: Handicapper Johnny B offers free picks Wednesday! Checkout the selections for tomorrow’s card:

http://thetampabaydownshandicapper.com/

Seriously, Diva, tell Doctor Hartley how you REALLY feel…

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Caption: “Every race it’s ‘Diva you’re bearing IN’ or ‘Diva you’re bearing OUT’—if you ask me, Doc, HE’S the one that’s OVERBEARING!”

OFF THE PACE now featured on MICHAEL W. COMPTON.com!

Michael W. Compton’s experience in the thoroughbred industry spans over two decades. He is a multiple American Horse Publications award winner, has served as editor-in-chief of The Florida Horse, Wire to Wire and as managing editor of California Thoroughbred.  He has contributed to notable racing sites such as ESPN.com and regularly contributes to The Blood-Horse magazine. His own site, launched January 2012, features up-to-date coverage on racing’s biggest news.

www.michaelwcompton.com

Come on now, everybody knows how heavy traffic is this time of year…

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Caption: “OMG! Sorry I’m so late—didn’t you get my text?!”

This week’s Blogspotter highlights the great works happening at Beauty’s Haven Rescue:

bhfer.wordpress.com/

Handicapper Johnny B offers free picks Wednesday! Checkout the selections for today’s card:

http://thetampabaydownshandicapper.com/

In all honesty, it’s not The Diva’s first brush with authority…

Caption: “I don’t care what you say, Diva—next time, we’re shipping you in with the trailer!”