Articles posted July 23, 2009

Mini-Satellite System in California Hits Snag

• By Jack Shinar
• July 23, 2009
• West Region

The slow-developing California mini-satellite system added one betting parlor July 23 but hit a snag on two others due to problems with the wording of the law authorizing such establishments.

Charles Town and HRTV Reach Agreement

• July 23, 2009

Charles Town Races & Slots and HorseRacing TV have reached a new agreement which will allow the track's races to be shown live on the network through, at least, the end of the 2009 racing season.

That Handicapping Show: Eddie Read (Video)

• By Blood-Horse Staff
• July 23, 2009
• Thoroughbred Racing

Jason and Les Instone from Brisnet preview the Eddie Read Handicap (gr. IT) at Del Mar on July 25. Plus, quick picks for the Coaching Club American Oaks (gr. I). Watch Video

Bejarano Expected To Leave Hospital July 24

• July 23, 2009
• Thoroughbred Racing, West Region

Rafael Bejarano, who sustained serious facial injuries in a spill July 22 during the third race on Del Mar's opening-day program, was reported to be doing well at Scripps Memorial Hospital in La Jolla July 23 by his agent, Joe Ferrer.

That Handicapping Show: Eddie Read

• July 23, 2009

Jason and Les Instone from Brisnet preview the Eddie Read Handicap (gr. IT) at Del Mar on July 25. Plus, quick picks for the Coaching Club American Oaks (gr. I). Download Brisnet Past Performances for the Eddie Read.

Denali Stud to Launch Bloodstock Division

• July 23, 2009
• Kentucky

Denali Stud president Craig Bandoroff announced July 23 that the farm is launching a bloodstock division, to be headed by Brian Collins. Collins will work toward developing Denali's clientele and will assist the farm's clients in all aspects of the Thoroughbred business.

Several Can Make a Case in Nijinsky

• By Jason Shandler
• July 23, 2009
• Thoroughbred Racing, International

Rahy's Attorney, who got back on track last out with a win in the King Edward Handicap (Can-IIT), will seek his fourth graded stakes score at Woodbine when he faces a tough field in the $300,000 Nijinsky Stakes (Can-IIT) July 26 on the turf in Toronto.

Del Mar Sets Attendance Record on Opening Day

• July 23, 2009
• West Region

Del Mar Thoroughbred Club reported a record crowd of 44,907 for the July 22 season opener, exceeding the previous all-time record crowd of 44,181 set in 1996 when Dare and Go upset Cigar in the Pacific Classic (gr. I).

Big Names Nominated to Governor's Cup

• July 23, 2009
• Thoroughbred Racing, Northeast Region

Tea Party Stable's Fabulous Strike, one of the top sprinters in the country, is one of 58 horses nominated for the 37th running of the $200,000 Pennsylvania Governor's Cup on Aug. 1 at Hollywood Casino at Penn National Race Course.

Stute: Papa Clem Likely For Haskell

• July 23, 2009
• Thoroughbred Racing, Northeast Region

Trainer Gary Stute said July 23 that he's "95 percent sure" Bo Hirsch's Papa Clem will make his next start in the $1 million Haskell Invitational (gr. I) at Monmouth Park on Aug. 2.

Kentucky Festival to Honor Secretariat

• July 23, 2009
• Kentucky

A festival to honor Hall of Fame member Secretariat will be held Sept. 25-26 in Bourbon County, Kentucky.

Ministers Wild Cat Sires First Winner

• July 23, 2009
• Thoroughbred Breeding, West Region

Stakes winner Ministers Wild Cat came up with his first winner when his daughter Minister's Fate won July 22 at Solano.

Habayeb's First Winner Is a Stakes Winner

• July 23, 2009
• Thoroughbred Breeding, Midwest Region

Habayeb, by Storm Cat, was represented by his first winner and first stakes winner in the same race.

Drought Burdens Texas Horse Rescues

• By Liz Brown
• July 23, 2009
• Horse Health

Texas' worst drought in 50 years has burnt up pasture and raised the price of hay, leaving horse rescues to cope with an increase in abandonment and neglect cases as owners struggle to feed their horses.

"The cost of hay is going up, if you can even find it," said Jennifer Williams, PhD, president and executive director of Texas' Bluebonnet Equine...

Cutting Horse Costs a Focus of UK Welfare Group Publications

• By Edited Press Release
• July 23, 2009
• Horse Health

The UK's National Equine Welfare Council (NEWC) has produced two new brochures on responsible horse management in response to the high number of requests for help that their members are receiving from horse owners struggling financially. The new publications cover "

Registering a Thoroughbred Foal? Remember Retirement Program

• By Edited Press Release
• July 23, 2009
• Horse Health

The majority of Thoroughbred registration applications were recently mailed to the breeders fo 2009 live foals. The Jockey Club is reminding owners and breeders that they can contribute to the post-racing care of Thoroughbreds through a voluntary checkoff program that benefits Thoroughbred Charities of America (TCA) and the Thoroughbred Retirement Foun...

TheHorse.com en Español: Furosemida Previene HPIE en Estudio Nuevo

• By The Horse Staff
• July 23, 2009
• Horse Health

This is one of a series of articles translated as part of our partnership with A Caballo, an equine publication based in Mexico, and Jorge Murga, DVM. Keep an eye on TheHorse.com for more Spanish-language resources coming soon. Read a longer version of this article in English.