We are safe and sound in an undisclosed, dark and damp location. We’re not exactly sure where we are and don’t feel terribly comfortable, but at least we feel pretty good about being hidden from the world of litigation.

Being stuck in a hole in the wall apartment in Lex – er – just kidding – we have started to become contemplative. So, we came up with ten stories we would like to someday see on the pages of the Paulick Report. Hopefully you’ll agree.

10. Sheikh Mohammed purchases several troubled U.S. racetracks; owner John Brunetti says there isn’t enough money in all of Dubai to pay for Hialeah.

9. Disgruntled California owner Jerry Jamgotchian is named chairman of horse racing board; realizes issues more complex than previously thought.

8. New York Times investigative report determines slot machines designed to win money from people who play them; former slots players fall in love with horse racing.

7. The Jockey Club establishes new rules prohibiting Thoroughbreds from being bred until they turn five years old.

6. Racehorse owners rally behind new racing league plan that leads up to the Breeders’ Cup.

5. Frank Stronach horses wins octet of Eclipse Awards. In shortest speeches in history, Stronach says “Three words: Frank’s Energy Drink.”

4. Racing finds a champion in Congress who pushes through effective Thorougbred legislation on drug testing, medication and safety standards.

3. Using newfound operatic skills, Tom Durkin blows out public address system at Saratoga and shatters thousands of window panes in the neighborhood singing Doremifasollatido to victory in the Alabama.

2. Keeneland takes lead role on transparency by holding shareholder meetings at Rupp Arena; opens the books on its financials.
 
1.The Paulick Report buys out Daily Racing Form, Bloodhorse and Thoroughbred Times to become largest publishing company in racing history.

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