Triple Crown Insider - 04/08/2011
A review of the Florida Derby, the Dream Big Moment with Robert LaPenta, owner of Dialed In, and a look at the three preps for the weekend: Wood Memorial, Illinois Derby, and Santa Anita Derby. Watch Video
Articles posted April 7, 2011
Headlines and features from the Thoroughbred industry
Premier Pegasus Out of Santa Anita Derby
An injury has forced early favorite Premier Pegasus out of the April 9 Santa Anita Derby (gr. I).
Average Grows in First Part of Easter Sale
The William Inglis & Son Easter yearling sale's first session ended its three-day run April 7 in Australia with an average price of Aust$239,484 ($248,642 in U.S. funds) that was up 8.6% from a year ago.
Through The Lens: Happy Birthday Queen Z!
Photographer Mathea Kelley stops by to share some of the images she took at Queen Z's recent birthday party held at Lane's End Farm in Versailles, KY. Read Blog
Santa Anita Derby - Predict the Finish
With morning-line favorite Premier Pegasus scratched from the 2011 Santa Anita Derby, is it now anybody's race? Will Silver Medallion take to the dirt? Is it time for another surprise? Predict the Order
Keeneland Under Tack Show Produces Fast Times
With the sun shining in Lexington and the temperature climbing into the 70s, four horses turned in workout times at an eighth of a mile that were under :10.
Life At Ten to Run At Gulfstream Sunday
Trainer Todd Pletcher has entered Life At Ten in an $80,100 optional/allowance feature Sunday, April 10, at Gulfstream Park.
THS: Santa Anita Derby 2011
Jason, Tom and Rich handicap the Santa Anita Derby, Wood Memorial, and Ashland. Watch Video
Stay Thirsty, Shackleford Arrive at Churchill
Stay Thirsty and Shackleford arrived at Churchill Downs with hopes of running in next month's Kentucky Derby (gr. I).
Misremembered Invades Oaklawn Handicap
Led by grade I winner Misremembered, a small but strong field of six was drawn for the $350,000 Oaklawn Handicap (gr. II) April 9 at Oaklawn Park.
Monmouth Purses Down at Least 40%
As expected, purses won't be nearly as high as they were last year when Monmouth Park begins its 2011 meet May 14.
Napravnik Brings Bayou Momentum to Keeneland
Napravnik, who won the Fair Grounds riding title, will prepares to ride at Keeneland, where she will attempt to win the Toyota Blue Grass (gr. I). She will also ride during Derby Week at Churchill Downs.
HRTV, NTRA Provide Weekend Race Coverage
NTRA.com and HRTV will provide coverage of the Wood Memorial (gr. I) at Aqueduct.
Charity Celebration Helps Backstretch Workers
The Belmont Stakes Charity Celebration will benefit the Grayson-Jockey Club Research Foundation and the Backstretch Employee Services Team.
Podcast: Talkin' Horses with Eddie Woods
Eddie Woods answers questions about pinhooking, conformation, vet exams, Midnight Lute, and more. Listen Now!
Radio Coverage of Santa Anita Derby
Horse Racing Radio Network will broadcast live from Santa Anita Park on Saturday, April 9, with exclusive radio coverage of the Santa Anita Derby (gr. I).
Runnymede Foundation Mare Kazadancoa Dies
Kazadancoa, a foundation mare for Catesby Clay's Runnymede Farm, died at the Paris, Ky., farm March 30.
New Mexico Jockeys Receive Mount Increase
The Jockeys' Guild and the New Mexico Horsemen's Association have reached an agreement on a new mount fee schedule that will provide an increase in base mount fees for jockeys at all New Mexico tracks.
D' Funnybone Set for Return at Gulfstream
Paul Pompa, Jr.'s 4-year-old D' Funnybone, winner of last year's Hutcheson and Swale stakes (both gr. II), is scheduled to make his return in the $60,000 Sunshine State Stakes going seven furlongs at Gulfstream Park.
Keeneland Introduces Mobile Wagering App
Keeneland in Lexington will begin testing a mobile application that will permit some patrons to make wagers from their mobile electronic devices.
Indiana Downs Parent Files for Chapter 11
Indianapolis Downs LLC, which operates Indiana Downs and its companion Indiana Live! Casino, said April 7 it has filed voluntary Chapter 11 petitions.
Bay Shore: Buffum Faces Two Tough Shippers
A pair of out of town stakes winners--J J's Lucky Train and Smoke It Right--lead a field of eight 3-year-old sprinters in the $200,000 Bay Shore Handicap (gr. III) April 9 at Aqueduct.
Morning Line Big Threat in Carter
Hall of Fame trainer Nick Zito still hasn't fully gotten over Morning Line's loss in the Breeders' Cup Dirt Mile at Churchill Downs.
Will Uncle Mo Be Upset? Not Likely
If you watched the final game of the NCAA tournament, you have a feel for the makeup of the Grade I Wood Memorial field, except for one horse.
Yes, Your Horse Is Fat
Horse owners are often warned about the dangers of equine obesity and encouraged to help overweight horses drop a few pounds. But to solve this problem they must be able to acknowledge it in the first place. According to the results of a recent study completed by a group of researchers in the U.K., one of the biggest challenges posed by equine obesity cou...
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