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Benny the Bull tops the nominations for Calder's July 12 Summit of Speed card.

Calder Announces 'Summit' Nominations

Sixty-three horses, including IEAH Stable's Benny the Bull, have been nominated. Thu Jul 03, 8:55 PM

Court: FL Governor Exceeded Authority

The Supreme Court of Florida ruled July 3 that Gov. Charlie Crist exceeded his authority last November when he signed a compact that has permitted the Seminole Tribe of Florida to have Class III Las Vegas-style slot machines, blackjack, and baccarat. Thu Jul 03, 3:40 PM
Jersey Shore BC (gr. III) winner Joey P. went to Charles Town to win that track's $200,000 Invitational Dash on June 21.

No Catching Joey P. in Charles Town Dash

Joey P. proved to be the quickest of the quick in the $200,000 Charles Town Invitational Dash on the night of June 21 and picked up his first victory outside of New Jersey for trainer Ben Perkins Jr. Sun Jun 22, 11:47 AM
Black Mambo

Black Mambo Sires First Winner

Stakes-placed Black Mambo came through with his first winner when his son King Combo won June 20 at Calder Race Course. Sun Jun 22, 10:46 AM
Sailor's Cap powers through the rain to take Colonial Turf Cup.

Colonial's Soft Sod Suits Sailor's Cap

When everyone at Colonial Downs was looking for shelter or an umbrella they should have been looking for a Sailor's Cap in the $600,000 Colonial Turf Cup (gr. IIIT). Sat Jun 21, 8:11 PM
True North winner Benny the Bull is expected for the $400,000 Smile Sprint.

Smile Sprint 'Cap Field Takes Shape

At this time last year at Calder Race Course, trainer Steve Standridge had Rustlewood Farm's Florida homebred Mach Ride poised to score the biggest victory of his career in the $500,000 Smile Sprint Handicap (gr. II) on a memorable 'Summit of Speed' day program, but will not be able to defend his title this year. Sat Jun 21, 6:50 PM

Apprentice Lopez Out After Back Surgery

Apprentice jockey Maynor Lopez will be out of action for at least several months after surgery to repair a collarbone broken in two places and a fractured vertebra. The injuries were sustained in a fall at Calder Race Course on June 15. Fri Jun 20, 7:27 PM

Quarter Horse Meet at Fair Grounds

Fair Grounds in New Orleans will become the newest home of Quarter Horse racing this August. Thu Jun 19, 6:06 PM
Bill Couch was racing secretary at Gulfstream Park for two years.

Couch Resigns Gulfstream Position

Gulfstream Park announced June 19 that Bill Couch, citing the combination of performing a high-pressure job far from home, has resigned as racing secretary. Thu Jun 19, 1:31 PM

Riders to Test Crops in Colonial Race

There are four stakes races on Colonial Downs' Turf Cup card June 14, but a race earlier in the day will have many closely watching as well. Thu Jun 19, 12:37 AM

Peace Rules Filly Tops OBS June Sale

The 2008 Ocala Breeders' Sales Company's June 2-year-olds in training sale saw the number of horses sold and the gross increase over last year's figures, while the average and median price fell off slightly during the two-day sale June 17-18 in Central Florida. Wed Jun 18, 7:05 PM

Yonaguska Colt Tops OBSC Opener

A colt by Yonaguska was sold for $210,000 to top the June 17 opening session of the Ocala Breeders' Sales Company's 2008 June Sale of Two-Year-Olds in Training and Horses of Racing Age. Tue Jun 17, 8:12 PM
Rockerfeller took the Ponche Handicap, one of three stakes winners for trainer Marty Wolfson at Calder June 14.

Wolfson Turns Stakes Hat Trick at Calder

Trainer Marty Wolfson pulled off the hat trick on the June 14 "Summit of Speed" preview card at Calder Race Course, winning three of the four $100,000 stakes. Mon Jun 16, 7:52 AM
City Place

City Place's First Winner

City Place recorded his first winner when his daughter Glitter City won in track-record time June 15 at Hollywood Park in her second start. Mon Jun 16, 7:04 AM

City Zip Colt Tops Ocala Under Tack Show

A 2-year-old colt by City Zip consigned by agent Woodside Ranch zipped a quarter in :21 flat to post the fastest work at the distance at the second session of the under tack show for the Ocala Breeders' Sales Company's "2008 June Sale of Two-Year-Olds in Training and Horses of Racing Age." Sun Jun 15, 6:33 PM