Preakness' 'Kegasus' Is Controversial
Not everyone's thrilled about the new half-man, half-horse Preakness Stakes (gr. I) mascot that sports a nipple ring and a beer gut.
Articles posted March 30, 2011
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Ky. Derby Trail: Fallen Arches
- By Steve Haskin
Archarcharch, a contender despite dropping off Future Wager. Read Blog
Portland Meadows Employees Celebrate Wins
Portland Meadows employees Marilyn Hughes, Mike Robbins, and Anita Dawson all owned winning horses at the Oregon track March 30.
Pants On Fire Heats Up La. Derby
PORTER ON PEDIGREES, by Alan Porter
Jump Start was a standout juvenile who missed out on a sophomore campaign -- but his son Pants On Fire is getting hot right in time for the upcoming 3-year-old classics.
Excelsior: Inherit the Gold Looks to Stay Hot
New York-bred Inherit the Gold was pegged as the 9-5 morning line favorite for the $100,000 Excelsior (gr. III) April 2 at Aqueduct.
Triple Crown Insider - 03/30/2011 (Video)
A review of last week's preps, including the Louisiana Derby. Also, an interview with the owners of Pants On Fire. Watch Video
Baffert Trio Formidable in Las Flores
Bob Baffert is going to be tough to beat in the $100,000 Las Flores Stakes (gr. III) at Santa Anita April 2. The Hall of Fame trainer entered half the field, including the potent pair of Gilded Gem and Mother Ruth.
South Korean Ambassador Visits Ocala
South Korean buyers were particularly active in 2010, spending $2.6 million at the Ocala Breeders' Sales Co.
Ladies' Classic Winner Unrivaled Belle Back
Unrivaled Belle makes her first start since capturing last fall's Breeders' Cup Ladies' Classic (gr. I) when she faces six rivals in the Rampart Stakes (gr. III) at Gulfstream Park April 2.
NSA obtains insurance coverage for jockeys
The National Steeplechase Association has obtained accident-insurance coverage for its licensed jockeys.
McDermott to Retire from PHBA
Mark McDermott will retire June 1 after 35 years as executive secretary of the Pennsylvania Horse Breeders Association.
Evangeline to Offer 50-Cent Trifectas
Evangeline Downs fans will have the chance to test out a new wager when the south central Louisiana track opens the 2011 Spring/Summer meeting Wednesday, April 6.
Delta Downs Wraps Up 2010-11 Season
The richest day of the 88-day meet came Nov. 20, when the track hosted a program that featured the $1,000,000 Delta Downs Jackpot (gr. III) for 2-year-olds.
R Heat Lightning Streaks Into Gulfstream Oaks
R Heat Lightning, a dominant winner last time out and one of the favorites for the Kentucky Oaks (gr. I), is the horse to beat in the $300,000 Gulfstream Oaks (gr. II) on April 2.
Archarcharch Gets Back to Work
Southwest Stakes (gr. III) winner Archarcharch posted his first workout since finishing third in the Rebel Stakes (gr. II) March 29 at Oaklawn Park.
Attila's Storm Sires First Winner
Graded stakes winner Attila's Storm sired his first winner when his daughter Rio Fresco won at Sunland Park March 29.
Borel, Gomez Head Hall of Fame Nominees
Jockeys Calvin Borel, Garrett Gomez, and John Velazquez and trainer Jerry Hollendorfer are first-time finalists for election to the National Museum of Racing's Hall of Fame.
Florida Derby or Swale for Flashpoint?
Trainer Richard Dutrow said March 30 that he was ready to run the Flashpoint in either the Florida Derby (gr. I) or the Swale (gr. II) April 3 at Gulfstream Park, but the decision would be up to the undefeated colt's owner.
Uncle Mo Favored in Final KDFW Pool
Unbeaten Uncle Mo looms as a strong favorite when the third and final betting pool in Churchill Downs' Kentucky Derby Future Wager opens its three-day run Friday, April 1.
Thirteen Triple Crown Nominees Added
Thirteen 3-year-old Thoroughbreds have joined the list of horses eligible to compete in the 2011 Triple Crown series. Those horses were nominated at a cost of $6,000 each.
Southwest Regional: A State of Hope
Texas horsemen gear up for last, best run at video lottery terminals
Pimlico Spring Meet Opens April 1
The headline event of the eight-week Pimlico stand is the 136th running of the $1 million Preakness Stakes (gr. I) May 21.
Derby Contenders: Where They're Going Next
While we're well down the road to the Kentucky Derby, we still have a few little races to run--most of them grade I's at a mile and an eighth. Here's a summary of where 56 contenders are going next.
Japan's Equine Industry Begins Rebuilding
Now more than two weeks after the devastating earthquake and tsunami struck Japan on March 11, the equine industry in the country is beginning to rebuild. New details continue to surface about the extent of the damage, but the industry as a whole is working to move forward.
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