Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays from Horseracing NW! On Saturday night December 23, the Fifth Floor will be filled with music by a tribute group to “the world’s greatest rock ‘n roll band,” the Rolling Stones. Get your tickets early at emeralddowns.com. Full card simulcasting continues, seven days a week at Emerald Downs. Many top tracks in action this winter plus Santa Anita and Golden Gate begin on Monday, Dec. 26. There’s a new sire at Pabst Blue Ribbon Farm in Buckley. His name is Alternation and he has racing and siring success from an outstanding resume. Washington Hall of Fame breeder Debbie Pabst joins the show and speaks to the new addition. Howard Hammer passed away in November at age 103. One of the most noteworthy members of the Washington logging industry for over 50 years and a Thoroughbred owner for as long, brother Jerry speaks to his life and accomplishments.