Articles posted December 10, 2010

New Maryland Plan in the Works

• By The Associated Press
• December 10, 2010
• Northeast Region

The owners of Laurel Park and Pimlico intend to submit a plan to the Maryland Racing Commission to conduct 77 days of live racing during the first half of the 2011 season.

Arctic Bright: Hollywood or Bust

• By Esther Marr
• December 10, 2010

Beyond the Blinkers tells more about the story of the white Thoroughbred going to Hollywood. Read Blog

Aqueduct Now Open for Dark Day Simulcasting

• By BloodHorse Staff
• December 10, 2010
• Northeast Region

In addition to the full-card simulcasting that will be offered at Belmont Park's Belmont Cafe starting Dec. 12, Aqueduct Racetrack will be open for dark day simulcasting on Mondays and Tuesdays, beginning Dec. 13.

Through The Lens: Zenyatta at Lane's End

• December 10, 2010

Soon after Zenyatta's arrival at Lane's End Farm, Blood-Horse photographer Anne M. Eberhardt was able to pay a visit and capture the Queen as she walked around her new paddock for the first time. Read Blog

WinStar Looking Strong for Next Year

• By Jason Shandler
• December 10, 2010
• Thoroughbred Racing, Kentucky

After winning a pair of Triple Crown races, besting this year will be quite a challenge for WinStar Farm. But if 2010 was the year of the 3-year-old for WinStar, 2011 may just be the year of the older horse.

Zenyatta Adapting Smoothly to Farm Life

• By Deirdre B. Biles
• December 10, 2010
• Kentucky, Thoroughbred Breeding

Zenyatta's transition from superstar racehorse to broodmare is going smoothly, according to William S. Farish.

New Sires of 2011

• December 10, 2010

Zenyatta at Lane's End

• December 10, 2010

EVA Confirmed in Great Britain

• By Erica Larson, News Editor
• December 10, 2010
• Horse Health

A breeding stallion in West Sussex, England, has tested positive for equine viral arteritis (EVA), according to a report filed by the British equestrian magazine Horse & Hound.

Agrosecurity, You, and Your Horses: Horse Course Now Available

• By The Horse Staff
• December 10, 2010
• Horse Health

The most recent Horse Course from the University of Kentucky's Gluck Equine Research Center is now available for viewing on TheHorse.com. This presentation deals with the often unrecognized issue of agrosecurity, and how horse owners can keep their animals safe from intentional or unintentional health threats.

Veterinarian's Oath Revised to Stress Importance of Animal Welfare

• By Edited Press Release
• December 10, 2010
• Horse Health

The American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) has revised the Veterinarian's Oath--which all graduates of U.S. veterinary schools take--to stress the importance of animal welfare.