Mass. Senate OKs Simulcast Legislation
Massachusetts legislation allows simulcasting to continue.
Articles posted July 20, 2011
Headlines and features from the Thoroughbred industry
California Fairs Posting Strong Numbers
County fairs at San Joaquin and Alameda got the Northern California summer circuit off to a good start with strong growth over corresponding meets a year ago despite racing fewer dates.
Acclamation Shortens Up for Eddie Read Stakes
Coming off a grade I win last month, Acclamation returns on the opening Saturday of the 2011 Del Mar season in the $300,00 Eddie Read Stakes (gr. IT) July 23.
Winchester's Return Heads Stars and Stripes
Multiple grade I stakes winner Winchester heads a field of seven grass runners entered for the $100,000 Stars and Stripes Stakes (gr. IIIT), a 1 1/2-mile turf event July 23.
Hollywood Betters Projections for Spring Meet
The just-concluded Hollywood Park 2011 spring/summer stand was off 2.4% in average total handle, according to Hollywood Park officials.
Keeneland, Others Offer Free Dental Screening
Keeneland, the University of Kentucky College of Dentistry, and Blue Grass Farms Charities July 20 announced an innovative partnership to provide free dental screenings for the children of horse industry employees.
Stellar Cast in Short but Strong CCA Oaks
It drew a short field, but the $250,000 TVG Coaching Club American Oaks (gr. I) July 23 at Saratoga features five of the best 3-year-old fillies in the nation in a race that could go a long way in deciding divisional honors.
Saratoga Opens With Loaded James Marvin Field
The $100,000 Schuylerville (gr. III) for 2-year-old fillies is the feature on opening day of the 40-day Saratoga meet, but the ungraded James Marvin Stakes for older sprinters is the race that has everyone taking notice.
And They're Off: Turf and Surf Edition
Lenny and Steve discuss upcoming races, including the Whitney, Haskell, and Hopeful; Blind Luck and Havre de Grace, and the story behind graded stakes winner Majestic City. Plus trainer Kenny McPeek talks about lasix. Watch Video
And They're Off: Surf and Turf Edition
Lenny and Steve discuss upcoming races, including the Whitney, Haskell, and Hopeful; Blind Luck and Havre de Grace, and the story behind Hollywood Juvenile Championship Stakes winner Majestic City.Plus, comments from trainer Kenny McPeek about lasix, and Breaking News about the Breeders' Cup.Sponsored by Darby Dan Farm.
Meet at Michigan Half-Miler Gets Green Light
Mount Pleasant Meadows has received approval from the Michigan Gaming Control Board to hold live racing beginning July 24.
Saratoga Race to Honor Congresswoman Giffords
The seventh race on the July 22 opening day at Saratoga Race Course will be named in honor of Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords, a Representative who is recuperating from injuries sustained when she was shot Jan. 8.
Calder Will Not Race on Mondays as Scheduled
Calder Casino & Race Course has announced it will cancel nine Monday race cards originally scheduled during the later portion of the Calder meet.
Smarty Jones Arrives in Uruguay
Smarty Jones, the 2004 champion 3-year-old male and that year's Kentucky Derby (gr. I) and Preakness Stakes (gr. I) winner, has arrived for stallion duty in Uruguay.
Canterbury Park to Resume Operations July 21
After weeks of being dark because of a state government shutdown, Canterbury Park in Minnesota will resume its racing and gaming operations July 21.
NY Comptroller to Examine NYRA Finances
The New York Racing Association, which has a long tradition of clashing with state government officials, faces a new review of its books by the state's chief fiscal watchdog.
CDI, Stronach Group Extend HRTV Partnership
Churchill Downs Inc. and The Stronach Group have renewed their partnership in HRTV, the horse racing and equestrian-related network, through 2014.
NBC Sports Saratoga Coverage Begins July 23
The NBC Sports Group's seven straight weekends of "Summer at Saratoga" coverage begins Saturday, July 23, with live coverage of the TVG Coaching Club American Oaks (gr. I).
Adipose-Derived Stem Cells: A Review
Imagine a veterinarian harvesting stem cells from a horse: He or she inserts a needle into the horse's sternum or hip, and thick red bone marrow fills the syringe. But can you picture a veterinarian harvesting less commonly used adipose-, or fat-, derived stem cells? And how effective are they? Joseph Yocum, DVM, Dipl. AVBP, owner of Green Tree Veteri...
