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The Lumber Guy Easy Winner of Miracle Wood

The Lumber Guy Easy Winner of Miracle Wood

The Lumber Guy made his 2-5 odds look good when overcame a bobble at the start to post a 4 1/4-length victory in the $76,500 Miracle Wood Stakes at Laurel Park Feb. 25.

 Saturday, February 25, 2012
Isn't He Clever Feeling at Home in Borderland

Isn't He Clever Feeling at Home in Borderland

Isn't He Clever happily returned to New Mexico for trainer Henry Dominguez, where he produced a sharp 1 3/4-length tally in the $150,000 Borderland Derby at Sunland Park Racetrack and Casino Feb. 25.

 Saturday, February 25, 2012
El Padrino Edges Mark Valeski in Risen Star

El Padrino Edges Mark Valeski in Risen Star

El Padrino, the highly-touted 3-year-old from the barn of Todd Pletcher, proved he was worthy of the hype Feb. 25 at Fair Grounds when he outdueled Mark Valeski by a nose to win the $300,000 Risen Star (gr. II).

 Saturday, February 25, 2012
The Factor Refuses to Fold in San Carlos

The Factor Refuses to Fold in San Carlos

The Factor, making his seasonal debut in the $200,000 San Carlos Stakes (gr. II) Feb. 25, started his 2012 campaign the same way he finished up last year, winning at seven furlongs on Santa Anita's main track.

 Saturday, February 25, 2012
Yara, 64-1, Denies Grace Hall in Davona Dale

Yara, 64-1, Denies Grace Hall in Davona Dale

Peres International's Yara reclaimed the lead from odds-on favorite Grace Hall at the top of the stretch and held her off to post a shocking 64-1 upset in the $350,000 Davona Dale (gr. II) Feb. 25 at Gulfstream Park.

 Saturday, February 25, 2012
Nates Mineshaft Upends Marred Mineshaft

Nates Mineshaft Upends Marred Mineshaft

Nates Mineshaft led all the way in the $120,000 Mineshaft Handicap (gr. III) for his first stakes victory in a race marred by the breakdown of favorite Thiskyhasnolimit Feb. 25 at Fair Grounds.

 Saturday, February 25, 2012
Here to Win Last to First in The Very One

Here to Win Last to First in The Very One

Taking advantage of a heady rail-skimming trip from Joe Bravo, Brazilian-bred Here to Win outkicked Keertana in the stretch for an 11-1 upset in $100,000 The Very One (gr. IIIT) Feb. 25 at Gulfstream Park.

 Saturday, February 25, 2012
Roman Tiger Claws Way to Tampa Bay Upset

Roman Tiger Claws Way to Tampa Bay Upset

Roman Tiger snapped a 13-race losing streak when he snuck through along the rail for jockey Angel Serpa to win the $150,000 Tampa Bay Stakes (gr. IIIT) as a 28-1 shot on the turf Feb. 25.

 Saturday, February 25, 2012
Summer Applause Wins Rachel Alexandra Stakes

Summer Applause Wins Rachel Alexandra Stakes

Summer Applause bounced back from a loss in her first start of this year when she rallied to win the $194,000 Rachel Alexandra Stakes (gr. III) for 3-year-old fillies at Fair Grounds Race Course & Slots Feb. 25.

 Saturday, February 25, 2012
Awesome Maria Dominates Royal Delta in Sabin

Awesome Maria Dominates Royal Delta in Sabin

E. Paul Robsham Stables' Awesome Maria, who hadn't raced since last June, destroyed four foes, including champion Royal Delta, to win the $98,000 Sabin Stakes (gr. III) by eight lengths at Gulfstream Park Feb. 25.

 Saturday, February 25, 2012
Smart Bid Runs Down Mr. Vegas in FG Handicap

Smart Bid Runs Down Mr. Vegas in FG Handicap

Classy 6-year-old Smart Bid nailed pacesetter Mr. Vegas on the wire to score as the favorite in the $122,500 Fair Grounds Handicap (gr. IIIT) Feb. 25.

 Saturday, February 25, 2012
Wilkes Thinks Blinkers Key for Neck 'n Neck

Wilkes Thinks Blinkers Key for Neck 'n Neck

Neck 'n Neck, reluctant to rally between horses in the Sam F. Davis Stakes (gr. III) three weeks earlier, will get blinkers for the $400,000 Fasig-Tipton Fountain of Youth Stakes (gr. II) Feb. 26 at Gulfstream Park.

 Saturday, February 25, 2012

UK Graduate Student Spotlight: Sanjay Sarkar

Sanjay Sarkar

 Saturday, February 25, 2012

Judge Lets Parties Intervene in Ohio VLT Case

A judge issued an order Feb. 24 allowing several gambling interests to intervene in a lawsuit filed by the Ohio Roundtable challenging a law allowing Ohio racetracks to install video lottery terminals.

 Saturday, February 25, 2012

Kentucky ADW Tax Bill Passes House

Legislation that would tax pari-mutuel wagers made by Kentucky residents through advance deposit wagering services passed the House of Representatives by a 79-15 vote Feb. 24.

 Saturday, February 25, 2012

Suture Techniques for Intestines Compared (AAEP 2011)

Surgeons currently use a number of techniques to suture two pieces of intestine back together during colic surgery, a process referred to as an anastomosis. The seal must be leak-free to avoid complications that can cause future colics or even death, so using the best approach is key. A researcher from Italy recently determined the optimal anastomosis sti...

 Saturday, February 25, 2012

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