Articles posted March 16, 2012

McLaughlin Grabs 1,000th North American Win

• By Blood-Horse Staff
• March 16, 2012
• Thoroughbred Racing, Northeast Region

Kiaran McLaughlin notched his 1,000th North American victory March 16 when Que Posse won the eighth race at Aqueduct.

Trainer McLaughlin wins 1,000th race

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• March 16, 2012
• Handicapping

Kiaran McLaughlin reached a personal landmark Friday when Que Posse won the 8TH race at Aqueduct to give the trainer his 1,000th career North American victory.

Baffert Upbeat on Dubai After 'Dude' Works

• By Michele MacDonald
• March 16, 2012
• Thoroughbred Racing, International, Dubai Carnival

Trainer Bob Baffert gave high marks to Game On Dude following a bullet seven-furlong work at Santa Anita March 16 in preparation for the $10 million Dubai World Cup (UAE-I).

Alpha's options still open; Motor City won't pursue Derby

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• March 16, 2012
• Handicapping

As the connections of Alpha ponder their next step with their Kentucky Derby prospect, it is business as usual at Kiaran McLaughlin's barn at Palm Meadows Training Center.

Gemologist devalues Currency in allowance romp

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• March 16, 2012
• Handicapping

Gemologist had not raced since November 26, when he captured the Grade 2 Kentucky Jockey Club at Churchill Downs. The Tiznow colt had recently posted a pair of bullet drills, however, and was sent off as the 3-5 favorite. Currency Swap, sidelined for more than six months since his victory in the Grade 1 Hopeful, rated as the 6-5 second choice.

Gemologist Sparkles in Gulfstream Triumph

• By Jack Shinar
• March 16, 2012
• Triple Crown, Southeast Region

Undefeated Gemologist got his 3-year-old campaign underway in sharp fashion at Gulfstream Park March 16, pulling away from grade I winner Currency Swap to win an allowance race by seven lengths.

Close Up Relocated to Ohio

• By Blood-Horse Staff
• March 16, 2012
• Thoroughbred Breeding, Midwest Region

Close Up, sire of millionaire Joey P., has been relocated to Raimonde Farm, in Wooster, Ohio. The 16-year-old son of Capote is standing as the property of a syndicate for a $1,500 fee in 2012.

Simulcast Conference Scheduled for Oct. 1-3

• By Blood-Horse Staff
• March 16, 2012
• Southeast Region

The Thoroughbred Racing Associations will hold its 20th International Simulcast Conference in Clearwater Beach, Fla., Oct. 1-3.

Alpha's Next Start Still Up in the Air

• By Blood-Horse Staff
• March 16, 2012
• Triple Crown, Southeast Region

The connections of Withers (gr. III) winner Alpha are still deciding what his next race will be. The Florida Derby, Wood Memorial, and now the Louisiana Derby are all viable options for the son of Bernardini.

New York horsemen join forces to form TAKE2

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• March 16, 2012
• Handicapping

John Forbes, president of the New Jersey Thoroughbred Horsemen's Association, was enthusiastic about participating in the TAKE2 program.

NY Groups Team to Aid Retired Thoroughbreds

• By Blood-Horse Staff
• March 16, 2012
• Northeast Region

Three organizations in New York are teaming up to develop second career opportunities for retired Thoroughbred racehorses by way of a program called TAKE2.

Heavy Breathing Enters Derby Picture

• By Jason Shandler
• March 16, 2012
• Triple Crown

Son of Giant's Causeway could get his Derby shot for Pletcher. read blog

Hansen Has It, But Can He Carry It?

• By Alan Porter
• March 16, 2012
• Thoroughbred Breeding, Triple Crown

PORTER ON PEDIGREES, by Alan Porter
Looking to the future, the most interesting questions about Hansen's pedigree are his ability to stay the Kentucky Derby trip and his future prospects as a sire.

PNGI Has Deal to Relocate Two Ohio Racetracks

• By Tom LaMarra
• March 16, 2012
• Midwest Region

Penn National Gaming Inc. said March 16 it has reached an agreement with Republican Ohio Gov. John Kasich to relocate two racetracks in the state to capitalize on video lottery terminals in new markets.

Grayson Foundation Funds Eight New Projects

• March 16, 2012
• Horse Health, Kentucky

The Grayson-Jockey Club Research Foundation's board of directors has approved funding for eight new research projects on problems that include foal pneumonia, laminitis, vitamin D's role in immunity, and stem cell therapy.

Fortunate Prospect, 31, Dies at Old Friends

• By Blood-Horse Staff
• March 16, 2012
• Kentucky

Fortunate Prospect, a top sprinter and broodmare sire, was euthanized due to complications of old age March 15 at Old Friends Thoroughbred Retirement Center in Georgetown, Ky.

Downey Profile: Late Mover Could Win Rebel

• March 16, 2012
• Triple Crown

It could turn out to be a bust, but I picked my winner of the Grade II Rebel Stakes about two weeks ago.

Managing Inflammatory Airway Disease in Horses (AAEP 2011)

• By Erica Larson, News Editor
• March 16, 2012
• Horse Health

Of the many ailments that can limit an athletic horse’s performance, lower airway inflammation is a top cause, affecting as many as 50% of young equine athletes. The good news about inflammatory airway disease (IAD) is the condition is treatable, and most affected horses can make a full recovery. During a presentation at the 2011 American Assoc...