Chris Smith

Mar 21, 2024 | thoroughbredracing.com | Ken Snyder |Patrick Gilligan |Chris Smith |Steve Dennis

Ahead of the showpiece Jeff Ruby Steaks card, Ken Snyder enjoys a typical Friday night at the northern Kentucky venue where the grandstand was demolished in 2020 as part of a $226m renovation projectThere are crimes against humanity and then there is the demolition of the old Yankee Stadium. Do you pull down the Statue of Liberty for something more modern? Do you put the wrecking ball to the White House for better digs for the Prez because it’s old?

Feb 10, 2024 | thoroughbredracing.com | Jay Hovdey |Chris Smith |Steve Dennis

In his latest missive, our movie correspondent relishes an engrossing drama that reveals the gritty side of life on the racetrackJockey (2021) directed by Clint Bentley; starring Clifton Collins Jr., Molly Parker, Moises AriasThis diehard fan of horse racing flicks fell hopelessly in love with Jockey the moment Molly Parker came walking down her shedrow carrying a bucket and bummed a smoke off Clifton Collins, Jr., the rider who had arrived to gallop her horse.

Feb 6, 2024 | thoroughbredracing.com | Chris Smith |Steve Dennis |Jennifer Kelly

FROM THE ARCHIVE: TRC former editor Chris Smith with a list of racehorses who became household names beyond the sport• Originally published Feb 2016This list is based not on ability or achievement on the track, but on the impact the top horses have had on the general public, how well they were known outside horse racing, how much of a household name they became. Any Thoroughbred that competed anywhere in the world after the Second World War was in the running.

Jun 28, 2023 | backcountryhunters.org | Chris Smith

This recipe is a great way to switch things up with your ground venison and impress guests with a fancy-looking dish. Venison-stuffed poblano peppers allow you to use your ground venison in something besides chili and burgers. Don't be intimidated by the fancy appearance, as the recipe is easy to make. Give it a try and enjoy something new with your ground venison.

Feb 21, 2023 | backcountryhunters.org | Chris Smith

This is one of my favorite midweek recipes for ground venison because I can whip it up quickly and it makes enough for leftovers that just get better with time. Lean venison is preferred, but if you do have fat mixed into your ground, just drain the excess once you have browned the meat. This works with ground deer, antelope, elk or whatever lean ground meat you have available.