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Drug Offers Hope in Laminitis Fight

UC-Davis will conduct its first clinical trial for the experimental drug called t-TUCB.

Keeneland Sale Softens on Day Nine

On heels of some strong days, the Keeneland November breeding stock sale hit a soft spot Nov. 14. The average price on day nine of the 11-day sale dropped 33% to $11,308 and the median fell 30% to $7,000.

Spendthrift, Park Stud Fees Unchanged

Spendthrift Farm leaves its stud fees unchanged in Kentucky and regional markets. The farm has 11 stallions in Kentucky and others at Park Stud (Ontario), Keane Stud (N.Y.), and Elite Thoroughbreds (La.)

Animal Kingdom Targets Gulfstream Park Turf

Animal Kingdom, winner of the 2011 Kentucky Presented by Yum! Brands (gr. I), will prep for the 2013 Dubai World Cup (UAE-I) with a start in the $300,000 Gulfstream Park Turf Handicap (gr. IT) Feb. 9.

Centre Court Gets High Weight in Mrs. Revere

Centre Court carries top weight in a full field of 12 sophomore fillies looking to capitalize on one of the last local grass stakes of the season, the $175,000-added Mrs. Revere Stakes (gr. IIT) at Churchill Downs Nov. 17.

Major Stakes Horses Clash in Delta Jackpot

Goldencents and Bern Identity are among the major players in the $1 million test.

Sportswriter, Sunny Desert Win NYSS races

Favorites swept the New York Stallion Series stakes Nov. 14 at Aqueduct as Sportswriter took the $100,000 Thunder Rumble and Sunny Desert overcame a troubled start to win the $100,000 Staten Island for fillies and mares.

Shippers Converge on Delta Downs Princess

Steve Asmussen-trained Madame Cactus heads wide-open field stretching out to a mile.

Lopresti to Appear on Next Talkin' Horses

Charlie Lopresti, trainer of exciting Breeders' Cup Mile (gr. IT) winner Wise Dan, will be the next guest on Talkin' Horses with The Blood-Horse live podcast at 2 p.m. EST, Tuesday, Nov. 20.

Two Turns for Willy Beamin in Discovery

Versatile grade I winner Willy Beamin will stick to route racing when he faces an expected five other 3-year-olds in the Discovery Handicap (gr. III) on Nov. 17 at Aqueduct.

Unlocking Winners: New Sire Analysis - Curlin

Stallion profile emerges for two-time Horse of the Year

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Groupie Doll Could Face Boys in Cigar Mile

Breeders' Cup Filly & Mare Sprint (gr. I) winner Groupie Doll was scheduled to go to trainer Buff Bradley's farm earlier this week, but will now prep for a possible start in the Nov. 24 Cigar Mile (gr. I) at Aqueduct.

Another Push for Illinois Gaming Expansion

The push is on again for legislation to expand gambling in Illinois, including allowing slot machines at the state's racetracks.

OH County Approves Racetrack Casino Plans

The Warren County, Ohio, government Nov. 13 approved plans by Churchill Downs Inc. and Delaware North to build a racetrack casino that would replace Lebanon Raceway.

Steeplechase Safety Task Force Formed

Formed by the NSA, the Steeplechase Safety Task Force is composed of steeplechase community members with specific areas of expertise in racing, veterinary science, and race administration.

Frankel's Fee Set at 125,000 Pounds

Frankel, the Cartier Horse of the Year for this year and last, will begin his stallion career at Khalid Abdullah's Banstead Manor Stud near Newmarket, England, for a fee of 125,000 pounds.

Giant's Causeway's Fee Stays at $85,000

Giant's Causeway, who stands at John Magnier and partners' Ashford Stud near Versailles, Ky., will stand in 2013 for $85,000.

The Lady's Groom to One Sparrow in WVA

Multiple stakes winner The Lady's Groom will stand in 2013 at Linda Conn's One Sparrow Farm near Charles Town, W.Va.

Clay Named Chair of Gluck Research Center

Case Clay, president of Three Chimneys Farm, follows in the footsteps of his father, Robert, and grandfather, Albert, who was a founder of the Gluck Center. Clay joined the board in 2010.

Managing Equine Arthritis on a Budget

Editor's Note: This article is part of TheHorse.com's ongoing coverage of topics presented at the British Equine Veterinary Association's 51st annual Congress, held Sept. 12-15 in Birmingham, U.K.