P. J. Cooksey: Why She's a Rockstar
- By Esther Marr
P.J. Cooksey overcame breast cancer and defied all kinds of odds to become the second leading female jockey in Thoroughbred racing. Read Blog
Articles posted May 13, 2010
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Lemon Drop Kid Filly Sets Pace in Breeze Show
Consigned to the Fasig-Tipton Midlantic sale of 2-year-olds in training, she works a quarter mile in :21 3/5.
Six Seek First Graded Win in Milady Handicap
Six older fillies and mares will bid for a first graded stakes win in the $150,000 Milady Handicap (gr. II) at Hollywood Park May 16, a race dominated in the past two years by the undefeated Zenyatta.
Silver Train Sires First Winners
Breeders' Cup winner Silver Train has come through with a pair of 2-year-old winners from his first crop of foals.
Sweet 16 Finalists For Wash. Hall Of Fame
Stakes winnes Biggs, Pataha Prince, and Military Hawk will vye for induction in the Washington Racing Hall of Fame.
Preakness Preview: Pace Could Make the Race
Pace will certainly be one of the key factors in the $1 million Preakness Stakes (gr. I) May 15 at Pimlico, as Super Saver attempts to take down 11 rivals in the 1 3/16-mile race for 3-year-olds.
Preakness Doings: From Kentucky With Love
One by one, they stepped off the van--nine Preakness Stakes (gr. I) horses all traveling on the same plane from Louisville, Ky. The only two Preakness horses previously on the grounds were Dublin and Northern Giant.
Retired Windfields Farm Manager Poole Dies
Peter E. Poole, who worked for E.P. Taylor's Canadian-based Windfields Farm during the time of Northern Dancer, died May 9 at Rouge Valley Health System near Ajax, Ontario, Canada.
Sunland Receives Provisional Accreditation
Once all standards have been satisfied, Sunland Park may be awarded full Alliance accreditation from the NTRA Safety and Integrity Alliance.
Record Wagering at Portland Meadows
Portland Meadows reported record handle of $61.2 million during its 78 day meet that concluded May 1 at the Portland, Ore. oval.
Douglas Files Suit Over 2009 Accident
Former jockey Rene Douglas, who was paralyzed in an accident at Arlington Park on May 23, 2009, has sued the racetrack and other parties in connection with the incident.
Preakness 135 Contenders: Pedigree Profiles
This special report takes an in-depth look at the pedigrees of the contenders in the second leg of the Triple Crown. Include a five-cross pedigree chart, Brisnet.com Past Performances, and a Leading Sires at Pimlico report. Get Report
Brunetti Seeks Answers to Hialeah Questions
Hialeah owner John Brunetti said he needs answers to questions before he starts making improvements--and spending more money--at the South Florida racetrack.
You Make the Call: 2010 Preakness
Will it be Super Saver again in the Preakness? Will Lookin At Lucky find redemption? Or will it be one of the new faces? Now is your chance to see how your picks stack up against the rest of the BloodHorse.com community. Make Your Picks
Preakness Interview: Dale Romans
Steve Haskin talks with Dale Romans, trainer of Preakness entrants Paddy O'Prado and First Dude. Watch Video
Familiar Faces in Maryland Sprint Handicap
Ravalo, Silver Edition, and Celtic Innis ran one, two, three in last year's Maryland Sprint Handicap...and they return May 15 to battle again in the Preakness Day event.
Comedero Seeks Another Win in Chick Lang S.
Comedero, undefeated in three starts this season while romping easily in all of them, leads the way in the $100,000 Chick Lang Stakes (gr. III) May 15 on the Preakness (gr. I) undercard at Pimlico.
Pari-Mutuel Regulatory Auditors to Meet
The Association of Racing Commissioners International has announced the annual Pari-Mutuel Regulatory Auditors Meeting will be held June 2-3 at the Indianapolis Marriott Downtown Hotel in Indianapolis, Indiana.
Fasig-Tipton Offers Videos for Mobile Devices
Fasig-Tipton has announced that the Under Tack Show video for the Midlantic 2-year-olds in training sale will be available for the first time for all mobile devices.
TC Talk: Preakness 135 Picks
Jason Shandler makes his picks for the 2010 Preakness. Read Blog
William D. Schaefer Field Runs Deep in Talent
The 1 1/16-mile William Donald Schaefer, which often serves as a prep race for the Stephen Foster Handicap (gr. I) at Churchill June 12, is the eighth race on the card and is slated for 2:57 p.m.
Funds Being Raised to Help Martin's Horses
Eddie Woods, who operates the Eddie Woods Training Center in Ocala, Fla., has donated $1,500 to the Horse Protection Association of Florida to help feed horses at Eddie Martin's Martin Stables South.
Preakness News Minute: Thursday, 5/13/2010
Tom LaMarra reports the news of the day from Pimlico, including Super Saver's first trip around the track and the weather. Watch Video
Lukas to Baffert: Thanks for the Jockey
The May 13 Preakness Alibi Breakfast was for the most part lighthearted as usual.
Payton d'Oro Leads Gallorette Field
Payton d'Oro, who won last year's Black-Eyed Susan Stakes (gr. II) at Pimlico as part of a four-race win streak, will be gunning for her second straight win when she faces nine disaffers in the May 15 Gallorette Handicap.
Material Added to Penn Surface; Racing a Go
Officials at Hollywood Casino at Penn National Race Course have worked to correct a racing surface horsemen said "fell apart" when new material was added May 9-10.
Super Saver Jogs; Pletcher, Casner Pleased
Not surprisingly, WinStar Farm's Super Saver seemed to relish the wet track at Pimlico Race Course during a routine gallop May 13 in preparation for a start in the Preakness Stakes (gr. I).
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