Racing Photographer Jack Coady Dead
Racing photographer Jack Coady Sr. succumbed to a battle with cancer at his home in Glendale, Ariz. Aug. 4. He was 80.
Articles posted August 5, 2008
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Son of Storm Cat Brings $2 Million
An impressive looking son of Storm Cat fetched a final bid of $2 million from Michael Vincent Magnier of Coolmore Stud during the second session of the 2008 Fasig-Tipton Saratoga selected yearling sale Aug. 5.
Steroids, NYRA Discussed at Conference
Racing medications and the future of the New York Racing Association were among the topics discussed Aug. 5 at the eighth Institute on Racing and Gaming Law in Saratoga Springs, N.Y.
Probable Favorite Works For 'Million'
World traveler Archipenko, projected favorite in the $1-million Arlington Million (gr. IT) Aug. 9, accomplished a pedestrian seven-furlong breeze over Arlington's turf course Aug. 5, picking up the pace to get the last quarter in :27 with regular South African jockey Kevin Shea in the irons.
Curlin to Make Next Start in Woodward
Curlin will make his next start in the $500,000 Woodward (gr. I) Aug. 30 at Saratoga, Stonestreet Stables' Jess Jackson told media members Aug. 5, but the majority owner would not commit to sending the reigning Horse of the Year anywhere after that, including the Breeders' Cup later this year at Santa Anita. Jackson also left the possibility open that Curlin could race next year, saying the chances were "pretty slim, but not foreclosed."
Youbet Examining Possible TVG Deal
- By Ryan Conley
Youbet.com, during an Aug. 5 conference call in which it reported a profit for the second straight quarter, said it is evaluating the effects of a possible merger with TVG.
Fasig-Tipton Saratoga Day 1 Results
For complete coverage of the Fasig-Tipton Saratoga select yearling sale , including Hip-by-Hips and cumulative sale results, visit the new enhanced Auctions section on BloodHorse.com. Updated auction leader lists include top sires, consignors, buyers, and more!
Pennsylvania Horse Farm to Be Auctioned
Land of Believe Farm, located in central Pennsylvania about one mile from Hollywood Casino at Penn National Race Course, will be sold at auction Aug. 21.
Contessa New Exceller Fund President
New York-based trainer Gary Contessa has been named president of the Exceller Fund, a non-profit organization that transitions former racehorses into new careers.
Phone Chatter ('93 Juvenile Fillies)
Phone Chatter edges Sardula, next year's Kentucky Oaks (gr. I) winner, in the 1993 Breeders' Cup Juvenile Fillies (gr. I). Read more about the race here.
Average, Median Rise at Saratoga Sale
The Fasig-Tipton Saratoga select yearling sale, a small boutique auction that offers quality horses, got off to what the company's chairman, D.G. Van Clief Jr., termed "a solid start " Aug. 4 in New York.
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