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Happy New Year, Happy Birthday

Vic Zast welcomes the New Year by reflecting on our responsibility to the horses we love.

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Castellano and Ness Capture Year-End Titles

Jockey Abel Castellano and trainer Jamie Ness wrapped up year-end titles for the calendar year in the jockey and trainer divisions respectively at the major Maryland tracks after the Dec. 31 card at Laurel Park.

Baffert Trainee Tweebster Euthanized

Tweebster, a 5-year-old Tapit gelding, has been euthanized after fracturing the sesamoids in his left front leg during a Dec. 30 claiming contest at Santa Anita Park.

Jockey Mitchell Plans to Ride Again Soon

Jockey Gallyn Mitchell, who was injured in a spill last week at Turf Paradise, hopes resume riding within a couple weeks, according to his wife/agent Denise Mitchell.

2012 Year-End Leaders are Well Defined

Fort Larned, jockey Ramon Dominguez, trainer Todd Pletcher, and owner Midwest Thoroughbreds are the year-end leaders for 2012.

Rispoli and Ness Top Penn National Standings

Up-and-coming rider Matthew Rispoli and trainer Jamie Ness topped the 2012 jockey and trainer standings, respectively, at Hollywood Casino at Penn National Race Course.

New Year's Day Racing at Cheltenham Canceled

The New Year's Day card at Cheltenham Racecourse in England has been canceled after overnight rain.

Nutritional Considerations for Breeding Stallions

Outside of the breeding season, most stallions are fed according to their maintenance requirements or slightly above that amount. However, as breeding season approaches, stallion owners might consider a few key points about their studs' nutritional needs.

Slideshow: I'll Have Another

Look back at the year of I'll Have Another's Triple Crown bid.

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