Double-Digit Declines at Hollywood Park
Hollywood Park concluded its 57-day spring meet July 18 with a 10.4% average decline in attendance and a 10.3% drop in average daily wagering.
Articles posted July 19, 2010
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Final Breeze for Rachel Alexandra
In her final preparation for the July 24 Lady's Secret Stakes at Monmouth Park, reigning Horse of the Year Rachel Alexandra breezed a half-mile in :49 3/5 over the Oklahoma training track at Saratoga July 19.
Sweet Spot in Del Mar Opener
A restricted stakes for 3-year-olds on the turf and the "The One and Only Truly Fabulous Hats Contest" on the slate in Southern California can only mean one thing: opening day at Del Mar is just around the corner.
Macho Again to Haras Gran Derby
Grade I winner and millionaire Macho Again has been retired from racing and sold for stallion duty to Haras Gran Derby in Venezuela.
Adam's Turf: Krypton A Super Colt?
Adam Spradling takes a look at the 3rd place finisher in the Virginia Derby. Read Blog
Bill Allen, Raced Wild Again, Dies
Bill Allen, whose colt Wild Again won the inaugural Breeders' Cup Classic (gr. I), died July 16 at his Las Vegas home.
Making Money Still Difficult at F-T July Sale
Pinhookers' profits fall at at the select yearling sale. Commercial breeder's percentage of profitable horses remains the same.
Sing Baby Sing to Lane's End Texas
Graded stakes winner Sing Baby Sing has been retired from racing and will enter stud in 2011 at William S. Farish's Lane's End Texas near Hempstead, Texas.
Market Talk: Looking Back at F-T's July Sale
Consignors and buyers discuss the market at the year's first major yearling auction.
Pletcher, Dominguez Top Belmont Standings
Trainer Todd Pletcher and jockey Ramon Dominguez captured the trainer and jockey titles, respectively, during the Belmont Park spring/summer meet that ended July 18.
Booklet Provides Veterinary Definitions
It is the latest in the "Plain and Simple" series published by the Consignors and Commercial Breeders Association.
Lone Star Attendance Rises, Wagering Declines
In spite a slight gain in average daily attendance, on-track wagering and overall handle declined during the 60-day meet at Lone Star Park that concluded July 18.
Haskin: Best Fillies of the Past 50 Years
- By Steve Haskin
Steve Haskin presents an extensive list of the top fillies to race over the last fifty years. Readers are asked to submit their own top 10 list. Read Blog
The Week in Photos: July 19, 2010
Includes photos of Skipshot, Marlang, Paddy O'Prado, Life At Ten, and more. View Slideshow
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