Articles posted March 25, 2011

Through The Lens: Rachel Alexandra Fan Day

• March 25, 2011

Photographer Anne M. Eberhardt attended the recent Rachel Alexandra Fan Day at Stonestreet Farm and got some great photos and video. Read Blog

Mineshaft Has Surgery, Expected to be OK

• By Blood-Horse Staff
• March 25, 2011
• Thoroughbred Breeding, Kentucky

Lane's End stallion Mineshaft is recovering from colic surgery performed March 24 at Rood & Riddle Equine Hospital in Lexington, Ky., according to the Versailles farm.

HRTV to Air World Cup, Louisiana Derby

• March 25, 2011
• Thoroughbred Racing, International, Dubai Carnival

For the sixth consecutive year, HRTV will present live coverage of the March 26 Dubai World Cup, featuring the $10 million Dubai World Cup (UAE-I), from Meydan Racecourse in the United Arab Emirates.

Arqana Creates November Yearling Sale

• By Blood-Horse Staff
• March 25, 2011
• International, Thoroughbred Sales

Arqana officials have created a new yearling sale for 2011 that will be held Nov. 15. It will follow the stores and horses in training portions of the November mixed sale that are set for Nov. 14.

Jamgotchian Files Suit Over Syndicate Records

• By Ron Mitchell
• March 25, 2011
• Kentucky

An entity headed by California horse owner Jerry Jamgotchian has filed suit against Lane's End Stallions.

RCI: Exchange Wagering Takes Center Stage

• By Claire Novak
• March 25, 2011
• Southwest Region

Exchange wagering was a hot topic during the annual conference of the Association of Racing Commissioners International in New Orleans, as the need for strong regulatory guidance and preventative action was stressed.

What Will Spiral Toward the Derby?

• March 25, 2011
• Triple Crown

The Grade II Vinery Racing Spiral Stakes could set up with a traditional handicapping scenario: Early contested speed followed by stalkers with a chance to win. On paper anyway, this is a tough race.

Bowman's Causeway Florida Derby Bound

• By Blood-Horse Staff
• March 25, 2011
• Triple Crown, Southeast Region

Trainer Patrick Biancone confirmed March 25 that Bowman's Causeway will run in the $1 million Florida Derby (gr. I) April 3 at Gulfstream Park.

CANTER Sets Up Herd Health Report

• By Blood-Horse Staff
• March 25, 2011

The Communication Alliance to Network Thoroughbred Ex-Racehorses has established a "Herd Health Report" in an effort to provide transparency for donors and the horse buying public.

Gordon Re-Elected as FHBPA President

• By Blood-Horse Staff
• March 25, 2011
• Southeast Region

The board of directors of the Florida Horsemen's Benevolent and Protection Association met on March 24 at Gulfstream Park to seat their new board members and elect their officers for the next year.

Mucho Betting Opportunities

• March 25, 2011
• Triple Crown

With three Derby preps and the World Cup, this weekend offers plenty of action. Read Blog

Bay Head King to Horse of Course

• March 25, 2011
• Thoroughbred Breeding, Midwest Region

Bay Head King, a full brother to grade II winner Star Dabbler, has relocated to Horse of Course in Benton, Louisiana.

TVG to Air Dubai World Cup, Spiral Stakes

• By Blood-Horse Staff
• March 25, 2011
• Thoroughbred Racing, International

The TVG network will provide coverage of the seven-race, $26 million Dubai World Cup program from the Meydan Racecourse and the $500,000 Vinery Racing Spiral Stakes (gr. III) from Turfway Park.

KY Derby Still Possibility for Sweet Ducky

• By The Associated Press
• March 25, 2011
• International, Triple Crown, Dubai Carnival

Sweet Ducky's performance in the UAE Derby (UAE-II) on March 26 will likely determine whether he runs in the Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (gr. I), his trainer said.

River Downs, Horsemen Agree on 93 Racing Days

• By Tom LaMarra
• March 25, 2011
• Midwest Region

Having compromised on the number of racing dates, Pinnacle Entertainment and the Ohio Horsemen's Benevolent and Protective Association have agreed on a contract for the 2011 meet at River Downs.

Rachel Alexandra Fan Day

• March 25, 2011

Rachel Alexandra Fan Day

• March 25, 2011

Photographer Anne M. Eberhardt attended the recent Rachel Alexandra Fan Day at Stonestreet Farm and got some great photos and video for her blog - Through the Lens.

Cryotherapy Methods for Laminitis Treatment Compared (AAEP 2010)

• By Nancy S. Loving, DVM
• March 25, 2011
• Horse Health

Recent surveys of equine veterinarians reveal that laminitis is the No. 1 lameness concern of equine practitioners, due how difficult it is to treat and manage this debilitating condition. On the topic of laminitis control, Heidi Reesink, VMD, a veterinary resident at Cornell University, discussed a comparison of three methods of cryotherapy (cold treatme...