When most caretakers develop a diet for their horses, the environmental impact of the comestibles once they're passed through the horse's body often isn't the first thing they consider. But a team of researchers recently set out to see which forage-based diet is healthiest for both the horse and the environment.
Tuesday, February 14, 2012
Legislation authorizing a constitutional amendment on expanded gambling in Kentucky will be introduced the morning of Feb. 14, officials said.
Tuesday, February 14, 2012
A top government official in Ontario Feb. 14 questioned the $345 million horse racing gets from province-operated slot machines given a $16 billion budget deficit.
Tuesday, February 14, 2012
Multiple grade I winner Giant Oak has been named the Illinois Horse of the Year and champion older handicap male for 2011
Tuesday, February 14, 2012
Legislation introduced in the Kentucky General Assembly Feb. 14 authorizing a constitutional amendment on expanded gambling calls for up to seven casinos--up to five at racetracks--if it becomes law.
Tuesday, February 14, 2012Barbara Banke, owner of Stonestreet Farm, and Harold McCormick are seeking help in naming the first foal by 2009 Horse of the Year Rachael Alexandra.
Tuesday, February 14, 2012
Bigheart Thoroughbreds steps up in Oklahoma.
February 18, 2012 - The Science Behind Nutritional Supplements
What went into Javier Castellano's decision to drop Union Rags?
Churchill Downs has launched its "Road to the Roses" Kentucky Derby Fantasy Challenge that permits players to manage a stable of horses, trainers, and jockeys leading up to the first classic at Churchill Downs.
Tuesday, February 14, 2012
If Algorithms, makes it to the Kentucky Derby, nothing will keep breeder Pat Klussman away from Churchill Downs.
In his longest work of the year to date, Animal Kingdom breezed six furlongs on the Palm Meadows Training Center turf Feb. 14.
Tuesday, February 14, 2012A son of Snitzel was the most expensive horse sold Feb. 14 during the premier session of the Magic Millions Perth yearling sale at the Belmont Park Sales Complex in Australia. He commanded Aust$240,000.
Tuesday, February 14, 2012
The industry cannot move fast enough in the area of improving Thoroughbreds' care after they've retired from racing.
Pletchers Have El Al Jets Ready for Takeoff
Hawthorne Race Course opens its spring meet Feb. 17 with higher purses, a lot more horses on the grounds and a hopeful eye on both the weatherman and the state Capitol.
Tuesday, February 14, 2012
The New York Racing Association is proposing a plan to let it operate pari-mutuel wagering in an initial 10 bars and restaurants in New York City.
Tuesday, February 14, 2012
Thunder Moccasin didn't command huge prices in the auction ring, but he always was physically impressive.
Tuesday, February 14, 2012
Now I Know, winner of the 2011 Delta Downs Princess Stakes (gr. III), has been retired from racing, according to a Feb. 14 Oaklawn Park press release.
Tuesday, February 14, 2012
There were some memorable performances on Donn Handicap Day at Gulfstream.
Trainer: Mike Harrington
Owner: Heinz Steinmann
Jockey: Joel Rosario
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