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Mark Toothaker Joins Spendthrift

Mark Toothaker has joined the sales team at B. Wayne Hughes' Spendthrift Farm near Lexington

Unbridled Energy to Golden Eagle

Unbridled Energy, a grade II winner by Unbridled's Song, will stand in 2013 at Larry Mabee's Golden Eagle Farm near Ramona, Calif.

Zenyatta's Sister Eblouissante Wins Debut

The daughter of Bernardini emulated her half sister, sweeping to the lead and drawing off.

Keeneland's 'True Market' Comes to a Close

The demand for quality bloodstock was in full force at the Keeneland November breeding stock sale, but the middle and lower markets were soft.

Weights Assigned for Clark, Falls City

Game On Dude was named the 125-pound highweight for the $400,000-added Clark Handicap at Churchill Downs Nov. 23, but is not expected to run. The likely highweight could be Shackleford.

Familiar Rivals Face Off in Mile Championship

Familiar rivals Strong Return and Grand Prix Boss are among the early favorites for the $2,401,686 Mile Championship (Jpn-I) at Kyoto Nov. 18.

Minnesota EHV-1: Two Horses in Stable Condition

Two horses are in stable condition while being treated for neurologic equine herpesvirus-1 (EHV-1) at the University of Minnesota (UM) Large Animal Hospital, according to the treating clinician. Both animals--who reside at the same Wright County, Minn., farm--have tested positive for the virus since being admitted to the clinic this week. A third horse (t...

Gio Ponti to Stand for $20,000

Gio Ponti, a three-time Eclipse Award winner, will stand in 2013 for $20,000 at Castleton Lyons.

Penn National to Split Its Businesses

Penn National Gaming Inc. plans to separate its gaming operating assets and real property assets into two publicly traded companies.

Penn National Awarded 200 Dates for 2013

Hollywood Casino at Penn National Race Course was awarded 200 live racing dates for 2013 in what amounts to the customary year-round schedule.

Hill 'n' Dale Announces 2013 Stud Fees

Hill 'n' Dale Farms has released its Stallion roster for 2013 along with the 2013 stud fees.

Romans Big Sport of Turfdom Winner

The Turf Publicists of America honored trainer Dale Romans with the Big Sport of Turfdom Award Nov. 16, an honor that recognizes Romans' efforts to work with media and turf publicists to promote the sport.

Loch Garman One to Watch for the Classics

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Loch Garman is the second group I-winning juvenile sired by Teofilo, European champion juvenile male in 2006.

Thoroughbred Incentive Program Renewed

The Jockey Club's Thoroughbred Incentive Program, which encourages the retraining of Thoroughbreds into other disciplines upon completion of careers in racing or breeding, has been renewed for the 2013 show season.

New Vocations Breeders' Cup Pledge a Success

New Vocations has received some exciting results from its 2012 Breeders' Cup Pledge, with more than 17 owners or partnership groups and five trainers committing a portion of their horses' Breeders' Cup earnings.

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PNGI, Greenwood Compete for Casino License

Two Pennsylvania racetrack gaming companies are among the six bidders for a license to build a non-racetrack casino in Philadelphia.

RMTC Approves Thresholds, Withdrawal Times

The Racing Medication and Testing Consortium board of directors has approved thresholds and withdrawal guidelines for six medications that have been identified as having therapeutic purposes.

Canterbury Adds Dates, Will Increase Purses

Canterbury Park will offer a 69-day Thoroughbred and Quarter Horse meet in 2013, and purses will increase 25% from 2012 levels, officials said.

THS: The Kentucky Derby

Jason and Tom give their picks for the 138th Kentucky Derby.

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And They're Off: Ky Derby Edition

Lenny and Steve live at Churchill Downs, including who looks good, D. Wayne Lukas and Bob Baffert, an interview with Doug O'Neill, trainer of I'll Have Another, and Derby picks. Sponsored by Darby Dan Farm.

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Hankenson Named First Richardson Professor in Equine Disease Research

The University of Pennsylvania's School of Veterinary Medicine (Penn Vet) is pleased to announce that following an international search for a uniquely qualified candidate, Kurt D. Hankenson, DVM, MS, PhD, has been appointed as the first incumbent of the Dean W. Richardson Professorship in Equine Disease Research.

Study: Cut-Out Saddle Pads Relieve Some Saddle Pressure

Editor's note: This article is part of TheHorse.com's ongoing coverage of topics presented at the 2012 International Society of Equitation Science conference, held July 18-20 in Edinburgh, Scotland.