Articles posted March 17, 2011

Santa Anita Continues to Look at Surface

• March 17, 2011
• Thoroughbred Racing, West Region

With a month left in its current winter meeting, Santa Anita is continuing to work with the California Thoroughbred Trainers and the California Horse Racing Board on its new dirt surface.

Rebel Stakes - Predict the Order of Finish

• By Blood-Horse Staff
• March 17, 2011

Who will win the 2011 Rebel Stakes? Who will finish last? Will The Factor take them all the way? Is it time for Elite Alex or Sway Away to shine? Predict the Order

Lone Star Unveils Two New Wagering Options

• By Blood-Horse Staff
• March 17, 2011
• Thoroughbred Racing, Southwest Region

Bettors will have two new wagering options to consider--the 10-cent Super Hi-5, and the 10-cent Fortune 6--when Lone Star Park in Texas kicks off its Thoroughbred meet April 14.

Haimish Hy Finds Right Spot in San Luis Rey

• By Jack Shinar
• March 17, 2011
• Thoroughbred Racing, West Region

With marathon turf division stalwarts Champ Pegasus and Bourbon Bay aiming for Dubai, Haimish Hy could be the biggest benefactor in the $150,000 San Luis Rey Stakes (gr. IIT) at Santa Anita March 20.

KY Horse Park Veteran Roby Dies at Age 62

• By Blood-Horse Staff
• March 17, 2011
• Kentucky

Cathy Roby, who oversaw the care of such retired horses as John Henry, Forego, Bold Forbes, Cigar, Alysheba, Kona Gold and Da Hoss at the Kentucky Horse Park, died March 16 in Lexington.

Azeri: Blind Luck, Havre de Grace Clash Again

• By Jack Shinar
• March 17, 2011
• Thoroughbred Racing, Southwest Region

Blind Luck and Havre de Grace clashed four times last year as they became finalists for the Eclipse Award as the nation's top 3-year-old filly. They renew their rivalry in the $150,000 Azeri Stakes (gr. III) at Oaklawn Park.

Retired Racehorse Spotlight: Icy Edge

• By Esther Marr
• March 17, 2011

Sometimes it seems that certain horse-rider combinations were just meant to be. Read Blog

Rebel: Going for the Gusto

• By Jason Shandler
• March 17, 2011
• Triple Crown

J P's Gusto tries to take down The Factor in crowded Rebel Stakes. Read Blog

Wood Memorial Renamed; Now Worth $1 Million

• By Blood-Horse Staff
• March 17, 2011
• Triple Crown, Northeast Region

The purse for this year's renamed Resorts World New York Casino Wood Memorial (gr. I) has been increased to $1 million through a presenting sponsorship from Resorts World New York to the New York Racing Association.

The Factor Headlines Crowded Rebel Stakes

• By Jason Shandler
• March 17, 2011
• Triple Crown, Southwest Region

The Factor ships in from California to take on a dozen rivals in a wide-open edition of the $300,000 Rebel Stakes (gr. II) at Oaklawn Park.

THS: Rebel Stakes 2011

• March 17, 2011
• Thoroughbred Racing

Jason and James handicap the Rebel Stakes at Oaklawn. Watch Video

Cal Nation Returns in Gulfstream Allowance

• By Blood-Horse Staff
• March 17, 2011
• Triple Crown, Southeast Region

WinStar Fram's homebred Cal Nation, an impressive maiden winner in his debut, will make his return in an entry-level allowance race March 19 at Gulfstream.

Northwest Owner J.P. Seabeck Dies

• By Blood-Horse Staff
• March 17, 2011
• West Region

James Paul "J.P." Seabeck, a member of the Washington Hall of Fame, died March 9. The Spokane, Wash., resident was 98.

2011 Safety/Integrity Standards Approved

• By Blood-Horse Staff
• March 17, 2011
• Kentucky

The NTRA board of directors has approved the organization's Safety and Integrity Alliance 2011 Code of Standards.

THS: Rebel Stakes 2011

• March 17, 2011

Jason and James discuss the Rebel Stakes (gr. II) at Oaklawn Park. Download Brisnet Past Performances for the Rebel Stakes.

How to Manage a Quarter Crack in Equine Hooves (AAEP 2010)

• By Nancy S. Loving, DVM
• March 17, 2011
• Horse Health

Lameness caused by quarter cracks is a nemesis of horses and owners, and treatment is often a complex and time-consuming process. At the 2010 American Association of Equine Practitioners Convention, held Dec. 4-8 in Baltimore, Md., Steve O'Grady, BVSc, MRCVS, of Northern Virginia Equine, in Marshall, discussed the importance of these injuries and...