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Winding Oaks Stallion Show Feb. 13

Ocala farm's show features Graeme Hall and Strong Hope.

Zayat: Insurance Check Went to Stable

Horse owner Ahmed Zayat and trainer Mike Mitchell said Feb. 9 that the horse Thorn Song, for whom Zayat Stable received an insurance payment, is still alive in California.

KY Trainers Suspended for Class I Positives

Two Kentucky trainers received 180-day suspensions because their runners tested positive for the Class I substance O-desmethyltramadol, which has an analgesic effect, in 2009.

Gonzalez Denied Stud Book Privileges

At its Feb. 9 meeting, The Jockey Club's board of stewards accepted the recommendation of The Jockey Club Registrar to deny Florida resident Lope Gonzalez all privileges of The American Stud Book effective Jan. 1, 2011.

Ohio Ballot Vote on Racetrack VLTs Progresses

A November 2010 ballot question on racetrack video lottery terminals in Ohio moved a step closer to becoming reality Feb. 8.

Kentuckyderby.com Web Site Launched

Churchill Downs has launched www.KentuckyDerby.com, the official Web site for the 136th running of the Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (gr. I)

Turfway Reverses, Reschedules Likely Exchange

After gathering a consensus from horsemen, Turfway Park has reversed a previous decision regarding the Likely Exchange Stakes and has rescheduled the $50,000 race for Feb. 13.

Impending Storm Forces Several Cancelations

With another 10 to 20 inches of snow expected in the Baltimore and Washington D.C. areas by the evening of Feb. 9, the Maryland Jockey Club has cancelled live racing at Laurel Park for Feb. 10 and 11.

Bank Pushes for Oversight of Zayat Stables

Even though Zayat Stables has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, Fifth Third Bank will continue its push to have a trustee named to oversee the operation.

Simms Joins Warrendale Sales Team

Hunter Simms recently joined Warrendale as bloodstock services and pedigree analyst.

Elusive City Colt Shatters Festival Record

Colt brings NZ$110,000 ($75,786 in U.S. funds) as New Zealand yearling sale ends.

Turfway Adds Feb. 15 to Schedule

After losing the weekend of Feb. 6-7 to cold weather conditions, Turfway Park will add Presidents Day, Feb. 15, to its live racing schedule.

Santa Anita Trainers Adjust to Stakes Changes

Despite heavy rain that forced cancellation of Santa Anita's stakes-heavy card Feb. 6, horsemen are making whatever adjustments are necessary and are moving forward.

NZ Festival Sale Opens With a Record

Yearling brings NZ$90,000 ($62,000 in U.S. funds) at Karaka.

Square Eddie Retired for Stud Duty

Grade I winner Square Eddie has been retired from racing and will stand at Vessels Station Farm near Bonsall, Calif.

Weather Continues to Plague Racetracks

Turfway Park in Kentucky, Charles Town Races & Slots in West Virginia, and Philadelphia Park Casino & Racetrack in Pennsylvania canceled live racing for Feb. 7.

Rachel Alexandra in 4F Move at Fair Grounds

In her second work of the week, reigning Horse of the Year Rachel Alexandra breezes four furlongs in :50 3/5 Feb. 6 in New Orleans.

Hefty Suspensions for 2 Philly Park Jockeys

Two jockeys at Philadelphia Park who were involved in a fight during a race last month have received hefty suspensions from track stewards.

Trainer Anderson Suspended Three Years

The Nebraska Racing Commission has suspended owner/trainer David C. Anderson for three years and fined him $4,000 as a result of positive tests for Class I drugs in two of his horses.

Stradley Named Top N.Mex Breeder by NMHBA

The New Mexico Horse Breeders Association announced its 2009 state-bred champions at its annual awards banquet held at the Marriott Hotel in Albuquerque Jan. 28.

Steve Schwartz Resigns TOC Position

Resigns from his position as president Feb. 5 after just being named to the post Nov. 15.

$5 Million Lure to Get Rachel, Zenyatta

Oaklawn Park president Charles J. Cella has upped the purse of the April 3 Apple Blossom Handicap (gr. I) to $5 million provided champions Rachel Alexandra and Zenyatta both start.

Grade II Winner J Be K's First Foal is Colt

The first foal for grade II winner J Be K is a colt out of multiple stakes-placed Carson Jen born Feb. 4 at Tom VanMeter's Stockplace Farm.

Colonial Announces Summer Stakes Schedule

Colonial Downs announced its 2010 summer stakes schedule and it again is highlighted by a pair of grade II turf races for 3-year olds -- the $500,000 Colonial Turf Cup June 19 and the $600,000 Virginia Derby July 17.

NZ Select Sale Average Rises 40%

The New Zealand Bloodstock select yearling sale ended Feb. 5 with increases of 34.6% in gross revenue, 40.1% in average price, and 33.3% in median price from a year ago.

Winter Storm Impacting Live Racing Programs

Eastern racetracks are canceling live racing programs in advance of a massive winter storm expected to dump up more than two feet of snow on parts of the Mid-Atlantic region.

Frost Giant's First Foal a Jan. 31 Colt

Son of Giant's Causeway stands at Empire Stud near Hudson, N.Y.

Musket Man Returns in Super Stakes at Tampa

Musket Man, winner of the 2009 Tampa Bay Derby and Illinois Derby, and third place finisher in both the Kentucky Derby and Preakness, will make his first start of the season in the $75,000 Super Stakes at Tampa Bay Downs

Petition Submitted on Maryland Slots Project

A coalition of Maryland petitioners have submitted 23,702 signatures to the Anne Arundel Board of Elections Feb. 4 in support of a referendum to allow citizens to vote on whether to permit the casino at Arundel Mills Mall.

Tattersalls February Sale's Market Is Solid

Gross rises 40.2% while average price increases 3% from a year ago.

THS: Robert Lewis & Donn

Jason, Tom, and Les Instone of brisnet/Twinspires.com preview the Robert B. Lewis Stakes (gr. II) and the Donn Handicap (gr. I). Plus, quick picks for the Gulfstream Park Turf and the Hallandale Beach.

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Mullins Receives Payment from IEAH

California-based trainer Jeff Mullins has received the purse and training expenses owed to him by IEAH for his conditioning of top colt I Want Revenge in 2009.

Vets Form Equine Health and Welfare Alliance

A group of equine veterinarians have formed the Equine Health and Welfare Alliance, which will be "dedicated to the proper care and maintenance of the horse and all equines," according to a release.

ROAP Appoints O'Meara as Coordinator

Cathy O'Meara has been appointed coordinator of racing officials for the Racing Officials Accreditation Program, it was announced Feb. 4 by ROAP chairman Stan Bowker.

Porter, former HBPA Consultant, Joins NTRA

Barkley N. Porter has been named vice president, sales and business development of the NTRA.

Elusive Quality Colt Shines in New Zealand

Brings NZ$200,000 ($142,182 in U.S. funds) to top select yearling sale's second session.

Full Field Lines Up For Suwannee River Stakes

Lady Shakespeare and Long Approach are among the most accomplished turf stakes performers and the likely favorites in a full field of 12 entered in the $125,000 Suwannee River Stakes (gr. III) Feb. 6 at Gulfstream.

Central KY Colostrum Banks in Need

In a release from the Kentucky Thoroughbred Farm Manager's Club, it was stated that the colostrum banks at both Rood and Riddle and Hagyard in Lexington are dangerously low and in dire need of donations.

And They're Off: Feb. 3 Edition

Lenny and Steve propose a racing schedule for Rachel Alexandra, take a look at what the entrants in the 2009 Kentucky Derby have done since that race, weigh-in on the Michael Gill situation, and more.

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Eightyfiveinafifty Gets a Chance at Two Turns

There is no disputing the fact that Eightyfiveinafifty is fast, but the colt will get a chance to show how far he can carry his speed when he faces five 3-year-olds in the $100,000 Whirlaway Stakes Feb. 6 at Aqueduct.

Best Bob Lewis Raced Horses

With the Robert B. Lewis Stakes on February 6, we honor Bob Lewis by ranking some of the best horses he raced.

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NY Horse Industry Testifies at Senate Hearing

Representatives of the Thoroughbred industry testified Feb. 3 before various New York Senate committees looking into the state of the horse racing industry.

Fountain of Youth Nominations Close Feb. 6

The 1 1/8 mile-event for 3-year-olds at Gulfstream Park is the key prep for the Florida Derby (gr. I).

Oaklawn Park to Announce 'Race for the Ages'

Fueling speculation that it is setting the stage for a first-ever matchup between Horse of the Year Rachel Alexandra and champion older mare Zenyatta, Oaklawn Park will announce "A Race for the Ages."

Canadian Graded Stakes Announced for 2010

Upgrade of the Nearctic Stakes from grade II to grade I status gives Canada five grade I stakes for 2010.

New Vocations Adopts 330-Plus Horses in 2009

New Vocations racehorse adoption program reported the placement of more than 330 retired racehorses into new homes and careers during 2009.

Talkin' Horses with Julien Leparoux

Listen to an audio podcast with Julien Leparoux, who won the Eclipse Award as top jockey in 2009.

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Malinowski Named NJ Horseperson of the Year

Dr. Karyn Malinowski, director of the Equine Science Center at the Rutgers New Jersey Agricultural Experiment Station has been named the horseperson of the year.

Zabeel Colt Tops New Zealand Premier Sale

Average price rises 25.7% from last year and is the sale's second-highest ever.

Suspensions, Fines in Delaware Park Fire

An owner-trainer and a groom at Delaware Park have each been suspended 60 days and fined $2,500 in connection with a barn fire at the track on Jan. 10.