Laurie Bale

Family, horse racing, humor, all things Huskers & Bluejays, music, space geek. Former Ak-sar-ben railbird. Yeah, I'm still bitter. P.S. Don’t touch my hair.

[Laurie Bale @Baleofaks]

@MasonKernMedia @treythekiid3 @wideouts @WOWT6News A great story, Mason. Thank you.

[Libby - Nebraska & Wyoming Weather @efino87]

The Milky Way is so bright tonight I can pick it up with my cell phone and see it clearly with my own eyes.

[Laurie Bale @Baleofaks]

@Qb6Trae @bigredbanter4 @lukesorensen26 @JamariDj

[Laurie Bale @Baleofaks]

@toga_party_ Good times, good times.

[Laurie Bale @Baleofaks]

Favorite racehorse name of the day: Buthespretty in the 8th @HorsemensPark He probably can't run, but his name fits. Perhaps a career as a show horse is in his future....? #OTTB

[Super 70s Sports @Super70sSports]

I grew up watching this weird shit every morning on WGN and I’m better off for it.

[Laurie Bale @Baleofaks]

@graybrigade A couple bits of trivia:
1: his funeral was broadcast on national radio.
2: there was a towel placed in his coffin, but you'll need to Google why it was there, lol

[Cherie DeVaux @reredevaux]

Reins of Hope 2026 is now LIVE.

The racing community has always come together when it matters most. After the devastating Saratoga harness barn fire, this auction was created to help those rebuilding their lives.

🗓️ Bidding is open now through July 21
❤️ 100% of proceeds benefit the victims of the fire.

You’ll find incredible racing memorabilia, stallion seasons, artwork, VIP experiences, jewelry, vacations, and so much more—all donated by an unbelievably generous community.

Please bid if you can, and if not, a repost would mean the world.

🔗 https://t.co/oiQqgMeDkg

#ReinsOfHope #HorseRacing #Saratoga #HarnessRacing #ThoroughbredRacing

[Super 70s Sports @Super70sSports]

Please refrain from comparing Bo Jackson to lesser superheroes.

[America'sBestRacing @ABRLive]

Trainer Jonathan Sheppard pulled off one of Saratoga’s most legendary feats: winning at least one race every year from 1969 to 2015 — that’s 47 straight seasons.

He’s also one of just two trainers to saddle champions both over jumps and on the flat.

Take a look back at his Hall of Fame career.

https://t.co/r9hmANmOts

[Brad Free @BradFree1]

Classy move by Oaklawn Park in Saturday edition of Daily Racing Form: full-page appreciation of beloved DRF reporter Mary Rampellini, who passed away last week at age 53. #DRF

[NYRA (🎪) @TheNYRA]

Retired Grade-1 winning jockey, longtime NYRA jockey valet and Brooklyn, N.Y. native Nick Santagata is the 2026 recipient of the Mike Venezia Memorial Award.

Full story ⤵️

https://t.co/Cc1mKyUX2V

[sally gerard @mssallygerard]

Good morning

[The Real Players Inside The Backstretch™️ @RealBackstretch]

A milestone for The Real Players.

Today, we watched the very first official Real Players polo purchased at the Saratoga Race Course.

This collaboration with Saratoga Race Course and Old Smoke Clothing Co. is more than a shirt it’s a celebration of the people and stories that make this sport special.

If you’re spending the day at the track, stop by the Official Saratoga Store and check them out. We hope you’ll wear it with pride.

Thank you to everyone who’s supporting the movement.

The Real Players. Inside the Backstretch.

[The Real Players Inside The Backstretch™️ @RealBackstretch]

For Kortez Walker, horses have been the only path he’s ever wanted to follow. 🎪

[National Air and Space Museum @airandspace]

We are saddened to learn of the death of aviator and space traveler Wally Funk, who always strived for the skies and dreamed of space. After being the youngest pilot in the Lovelace Woman in Space Program in the early 1960s, Funk became the oldest woman to fly into space in 2021 at age 82. We reflect on her legacy: https://t.co/Sg2UoMqBRB

[David Grening @DRFGrening]

Got to see this outstanding one-man show performance by former rider Robert Montano last night. Highly recommend if you’re in or around NYC. Performances thru 7/25.

[Laurie Bale @Baleofaks]

HEY!! WHAT ABOUT A SPOILER ALERT, FOR CRYING OUT LOUD!! 😎

[Marcus Hersh @DRFHersh]

Lots I didn’t know about Ms. Rampellini. The portrait that emerges - a full life well lived. Took no time for anyone with a heart to feel her care for others. Her brother here shows how much feeling her family has for her, too. Condolences. RIP Mary.
https://t.co/ju76p7uopS

[Laurie Bale @Baleofaks]

@HighPrairieFarm @graybrigade If I correctly remember, River Downs is where Steve Cauthen rode his first races. I still can remember seeing his name in the Daily Racing Form charts with the number "10" next to his name.