Goffs Sale Posts Across-the-Board Increases
Gross rises 14% while average price increases 11.1% in Ireland.
Articles posted February 10, 2010
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Life Is Sweet Back to Work in Santa Maria
Life Is Sweet makes her first appearance since her rousing victory in the Breeders' Cup Ladies' Classic (gr. I) when she faces eight rivals in the $250,000 Santa Maria Handicap (gr. II)at Santa Anita Feb. 13.
Top Horses Back for Rescheduled 'Anita Stakes
Three important stakes that were canceled because of weather-related problems at Santa Anita Feb. 6 will return as promised a week later with the fields mostly intact.
Bortstein Memorial Service Set for Feb. 24
Longtime turf writer Larry Bortstein will be remembered at the Frontrunner Restaurant at Santa Anita.
Paterson: VLT Selection Not Subpoena Target
Head of state lottery not certain AEG can meet conditions imposed by New York state.
Live Racing Canceled Feb. 12 at Laurel
Barbara Fritchie (gr. II) and John B. Campbell Handicaps moved to Feb. 15.
Rachel Alexandra Won't Run in Apple Blossom
Jess Jackson said Rachel Alexandra won't run against undefeated champion Zenyatta in the Apple Blossom (gr. I), but he proposed a three-race series in which the two talented female runners would meet.
Sam Davis Stakes Headlined by Rule
A solid group of 3-year-olds, led by Delta Jackpot (gr. III) winner Rule, is set to clash at Tampa Bay Downs in the $200,000 Sam F. Davis Stakes (gr. III) Feb. 13.
Gilbert to Serve as Rerun President
ReRun, the non-profit thoroughbred adoption program, announced Feb. 10 that Jane Gilbert has been elected as its new president.
The Week in Photos: February 10, 2010
This week's slideshow includes photos of Quality Road, Court Vision, Richard's Kid, Tottie, Bim Bam and Square Eddie. View Slideshow
MA Racing Commission Decision Thrown Out
The Massachusetts superior court overturned a decision by the state's racing commission to suspend trainer Sherryl Meade's license based upon a post race urine containing cocaine.
Bionic Bloodstock New Juvenile Buying Force
Veteran agents Barry Berkelhammer and Bob Feld team to form new bloodstock business.
Cowtown Cat's First Foal Is a Colt
Grade II winner Cowtown Cat's first reported foal is a colt born Jan. 27.
Three Tracks Cancel Feb. 11 Cards
Due to high winds and continued snowfall in the Mid-Atlantic region, Aqueduct, Hollywood Casino at Penn National Racecourse, and Charles Town Races & Slots have canceled their live racing cards for Thursday, Feb. 11.
Peppi Knows Two-Turn Racing
MAHUBAH'S CORNER, by Avalyn Hunter
Stephen Got Even's rising star Peppi Knows scores his first 2-turn stakes victory in the Whirlaway Stakes. Is it a sign of Triple Crown potential?
Recio Joins Hidden Brook Bloodstock Team
Mike Recio will help direct bloodstock services and client relations for the Paris, Ky.-based Hidden Brook Farm, it was announced Feb. 10.
Mutuel Field Favored in Derby Future Wager
Lookin At Lucky is the favored individual horse, but the mutuel field is the favored wagering interest in the opening pool of the 2010 Kentucky Derby Future Wager that began its three-day run on Feb. 12
Things That Make You Go Hmmmm
- By Tom LaMarra
Sometimes, there's just no legitimate explanation for the things that go on in the racing business. Read Blog
Deworming Drug Efficacy in European Horses
Numerous research papers and presentations over the last several years have noted that internal parasites in horses are growing more resistant to the deworming drugs (anthelmintics) we have available. A study of European horses presented at the 2009 American Association of Equine Practitioners Convention, held Dec. 5-9 in Las Vegas, Nev., provided th...
Reducing Your Horse's Exposure to Dust
Researchers have shown that significant amounts of mucus in a racehorse's airway can negatively affect his performance, and they've theorized that dust in the horse's environment contributes to that mucus. Therefore, the logical next step is to reduce dust in a horse's environment in order to optimize his respiratory health. But how do you...
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