by Rusty Knobs, Racing Reporter April 1, 2026 The Kentucky Thoroughbreds are happy to announce the promotion of AA Manager Paul Conner to the position of Manager of your PEBA Kentucky Thoroughbreds. Paul has been with us since 2020 as manager of AA Parma/Bowling Green, making the playoffs four times including leading Bowling Green to […]
At the Raceway Park 4/23/2023 Day one “Good morning, this is your 3:15 AM wake up call. Hope you have a great day, oh, and good luck today.” says the woman’s voice in an ever so gentle and sweet manor. He slowly swings his legs out and sits on the edge of the bed. Sitting […]
What’s in the Numbers? Rusty Nobbs, Bluegrass Roundup Aug 31, 2019, Avery ‘Numbers’ Parkinson agrees to terms on a four year extension which will keep him in KyT red and black to age 30. Numbers was the 2nd overall pick in the 2011 First Year Player Draft. There were lots of questions surrounding his status […]
Hector sits quietly at his desk after watching the clip sent to him by his younger brother William. The dreamer of the family, William is the first born to the late Bill Shatner, founder of PEBA’s Kentucky Thoroughbreds franchise, and is the younger brother to Hector only by reason of adoption. Bill found Hector during […]
[10:07 PM Office of Hector Shatner Lexington, KY] The call with Snow had gone better than expected. After exchanging pleasantries, Hector has explained his dilemna to Cledus Snow, owner of the San Antonio Calzones De Laredo. Snow is sympathetic, but wary of letting go of Duane so close to the start of the season. He […]
[11:00 AM March 31, 2018 Isabel’s office] The door had just closed, and the music had started. Calzones manager Taizo Sugano entered the office and sat down across from his young assistant. “How long?” asked Taizo. “Just started” replied Isabel. “He’ll bang his head for an hour or two, so we’re safe for now,” she […]
[10:50 AM March 31, 2018 The office of Calzones GM Matt Higgins] The Calzones GM had been tortured for weeks about how to improve his team while Duane had stood in the way of any deal involving a draft pick. And now he had the idea, thanks to Taizo’s young assistant. But how to execute […]
March 31, 2018. 8:45 AM [The executive offices of the San Antonio Calzones de Laredo, Laredo, Texas. Isabel and her mother Rosa exit the elevator and enter the Calzones executive offices on the third floor. As they enter through the large glass doors, emblazened with the Calzones oversize logo, Isabel notices Calzones GM Matt Higgins […]