Jon Shonk
@azerirules.bsky.social
Husband. U of A RTIP alumni. Horse racing analyst/handicapper @Today'sRacingDigest. LA Kings, Miami Dolphins & Washington Nationals fan. Hard rock/metal addict.
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The Beatles' eponymous double-album 'The Beatles' (a.k.a. 'The White Album') hit #1 on the US albums chart 57 years ago on December 28, 1968 | Listen to the album + revisit our tribute here: album.ink/TheWhiteAlbum
December 28, 2025 at 4:00 PM
The Beatles' eponymous double-album 'The Beatles' (a.k.a. 'The White Album') hit #1 on the US albums chart 57 years ago on December 28, 1968 | Listen to the album + revisit our tribute here: album.ink/TheWhiteAlbum
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The New York Racing Association plans to run 196 racing days at Aqueduct Racetrack, Saratoga Race Course, and the new Belmont Park in 2026.
After Belmont Festival, Saratoga to Race 46 Days in '26
The New York Racing Association plans to run 196 racing days at Aqueduct Racetrack, Saratoga Race Course, and the new Belmont Park in 2026.
www.bloodhorse.com
December 18, 2025 at 9:48 PM
The New York Racing Association plans to run 196 racing days at Aqueduct Racetrack, Saratoga Race Course, and the new Belmont Park in 2026.
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Linkin Park's debut album 'Hybrid Theory' (2000) celebrated its 25th anniversary earlier this year | Rediscover the album here: album.ink/linkinparkHT
December 18, 2025 at 11:01 PM
Linkin Park's debut album 'Hybrid Theory' (2000) celebrated its 25th anniversary earlier this year | Rediscover the album here: album.ink/linkinparkHT
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Today in History: December 17th
The Simpsons debuted on this day in 1989 with the Christmas special “Simpsons Roasting on an Open Fire.” Weekly episodes began airing in January 1990, and the show went on to become the longest-running animated television series in U.S. history.
The Simpsons debuted on this day in 1989 with the Christmas special “Simpsons Roasting on an Open Fire.” Weekly episodes began airing in January 1990, and the show went on to become the longest-running animated television series in U.S. history.
homer simpson from the simpsons is carrying a bag of gifts on christmas eve .
Alt: homer simpson from the simpsons is carrying a bag of gifts on christmas eve with a dog following behind him with an antler on his head
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December 17, 2025 at 2:28 PM
Today in History: December 17th
The Simpsons debuted on this day in 1989 with the Christmas special “Simpsons Roasting on an Open Fire.” Weekly episodes began airing in January 1990, and the show went on to become the longest-running animated television series in U.S. history.
The Simpsons debuted on this day in 1989 with the Christmas special “Simpsons Roasting on an Open Fire.” Weekly episodes began airing in January 1990, and the show went on to become the longest-running animated television series in U.S. history.
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🎅🏻Be Santa’s elf! 🎅🏻
Choose a special gift for your favorite Old Friends retiree from our Holiday Giving Tree. Food, healthcare, wellness - it’s all there for our more than 250 retirees!
Explore all the giving options — even the dreaded dental visit — right here oldfriendsequine.org/givingtree/
Choose a special gift for your favorite Old Friends retiree from our Holiday Giving Tree. Food, healthcare, wellness - it’s all there for our more than 250 retirees!
Explore all the giving options — even the dreaded dental visit — right here oldfriendsequine.org/givingtree/
December 16, 2025 at 4:03 PM
🎅🏻Be Santa’s elf! 🎅🏻
Choose a special gift for your favorite Old Friends retiree from our Holiday Giving Tree. Food, healthcare, wellness - it’s all there for our more than 250 retirees!
Explore all the giving options — even the dreaded dental visit — right here oldfriendsequine.org/givingtree/
Choose a special gift for your favorite Old Friends retiree from our Holiday Giving Tree. Food, healthcare, wellness - it’s all there for our more than 250 retirees!
Explore all the giving options — even the dreaded dental visit — right here oldfriendsequine.org/givingtree/
Tune into my wife's christmas eve posts! l
OK so I've decided on the hashtag to use with my tracking santa posts next week #CritterXmasEve with Sarah so be sure to look for all the posts with that hashtag. I'll also try to keep it to one thread :)
December 16, 2025 at 4:51 PM
Tune into my wife's christmas eve posts! l
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Take a trip back in time to Spring 2020, starring Patch and 2x Breeders’ Cup Turf Sprint winner Stormy Liberal. See Patch and Michael race with a cameo by Little Silver Charm! And for all those wondering, yes Stormy and Patch did end up in the same paddock!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=PelR....
www.youtube.com/watch?v=PelR....
Old Friends Virtual Tour - Patch & Stormy Liberal
Michael Blowen, founder of Old Friends Thoroughbred Retirement Farms, talks about retirees Patch and Stormy Liberal. Filmed by Mary Greene. Please consider making a donation to Old Friends at…
www.youtube.com
December 14, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Take a trip back in time to Spring 2020, starring Patch and 2x Breeders’ Cup Turf Sprint winner Stormy Liberal. See Patch and Michael race with a cameo by Little Silver Charm! And for all those wondering, yes Stormy and Patch did end up in the same paddock!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=PelR....
www.youtube.com/watch?v=PelR....
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Happy Birthday Morris Day! Explore his musical legacy (including audio & video highlights) here: album.ink/MorrisDayHBD
December 13, 2025 at 2:30 PM
Happy Birthday Morris Day! Explore his musical legacy (including audio & video highlights) here: album.ink/MorrisDayHBD
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Today we celebrate the beauty, heart, and enduring spirit of the horse, especially the incredible Thoroughbreds who call Old Friends home. From champions to horses living their best lives in retirement, each horse reminds us why they hold such a special place in our lives.
December 13, 2025 at 4:01 PM
Today we celebrate the beauty, heart, and enduring spirit of the horse, especially the incredible Thoroughbreds who call Old Friends home. From champions to horses living their best lives in retirement, each horse reminds us why they hold such a special place in our lives.
My favorite NHL player
Happy birthday to Rob Blake, born on this day in 1969 in Simcoe, Ontario!
In his Hall of Fame NHL career, he won a Stanley Cup, an Olympic Gold, and the Norris Trophy. He was a eight-time All-Star. He added a second Stanley Cup as Assistant GM of the LA Kings in 2014.
In his Hall of Fame NHL career, he won a Stanley Cup, an Olympic Gold, and the Norris Trophy. He was a eight-time All-Star. He added a second Stanley Cup as Assistant GM of the LA Kings in 2014.
December 10, 2025 at 4:11 PM
My favorite NHL player
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On this day in 1987, Ron Hextall became the first NHL goalie to score a goal by shooting the puck into an opponent's net. He scored an empty net goal against Boston late in the third period. He said afterwards: "I knew I could do it. It was a matter of when."
📸 Bruce Bennett
📸 Bruce Bennett
December 8, 2025 at 3:29 PM
On this day in 1987, Ron Hextall became the first NHL goalie to score a goal by shooting the puck into an opponent's net. He scored an empty net goal against Boston late in the third period. He said afterwards: "I knew I could do it. It was a matter of when."
📸 Bruce Bennett
📸 Bruce Bennett
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On this day in 1965, Todd Kabel was born in McCreary, Manitoba.
He was the first Canadian-based jockey to earn more than $10 million in purse money. By the end of his career, he had recorded 3,306 wins with total purses amounting to $105 million. He died in 2021.
He was the first Canadian-based jockey to earn more than $10 million in purse money. By the end of his career, he had recorded 3,306 wins with total purses amounting to $105 million. He died in 2021.
December 7, 2025 at 3:55 PM
On this day in 1965, Todd Kabel was born in McCreary, Manitoba.
He was the first Canadian-based jockey to earn more than $10 million in purse money. By the end of his career, he had recorded 3,306 wins with total purses amounting to $105 million. He died in 2021.
He was the first Canadian-based jockey to earn more than $10 million in purse money. By the end of his career, he had recorded 3,306 wins with total purses amounting to $105 million. He died in 2021.
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December 7, 2025 at 4:17 PM
Hi everyone! My wife finally convinced me to give this place a try!
December 7, 2025 at 12:37 AM
Hi everyone! My wife finally convinced me to give this place a try!