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Woods' Juveniles Shine in F-T Under Tack Show

Pinhooker Eddie Woods enjoyed a very good day at Palm Meadows Training Center near Boynton Beach, Fla., March 23.

Bodemeister's Quick Breeze Far From Ordinary

Bob Baffert received an unexpected benefit for Bodemeister March 23 when the San Felipe Stakes runner-up worked in company with Splendid Fortune.

Zenyatta to be Bred to Tapit in 2012

Owners Jerry and Ann Moss have announced that 2010 Horse of the Year Zenyatta will be bred this year to Gainesway Farm stallion Tapit.

Isn't He Clever Defends Turf in Sunland Derby

There's something special about defending your home turf against an army of formidable invaders, and Isn't He Clever and trainer Henry Dominguez will get that chance in the $800,000 Sunland Derby (gr. III) March 25.

Holy Candy Romps in Impressive Maiden Win

Trainer John Sadler declared his 3-year-old Holy Candy fit for the trail leading to the Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (gr. I) following the colt's impressive maiden special weight at a mile March 23.

Alpha Decision Leads to Wider La. Derby Field

With Godolphin Racing now pointing Alpha toward New York for his final Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (gr. I) prep, the field of prospects for the April 1 Louisiana Derby (gr. II) continues to expand.

Fair Grounds Oaks Field Taking Shape

Headed by Rachel Alexandra Stakes (gr. III) winner Summer Applause, the field for the Fair Grounds Oaks (gr. II) is taking shape.

Prospective Rising

MAHUBAH'S CORNER
After a gritty win in the Tampa Bay Derby, Malibu Moon colt became a 'prospective classic horse.'

Weed of the Month: Red Maple

Red Maple

NYRA Complying With Refunds on Overcharges

The New York Racing Association said it is meeting a state request to refund money by March 30 to as many bettors it could identify that were overcharged when NYRA failed to follow a state law to lower its takeout on exotics.

Incumbents Mostly Re-Elected to TOC Board

Eight of 10 incumbents are among the 15 individuals that won election to the Thoroughbred Owners of California board of directors.

Golden Gate Fields Makes Stakes Changes

Golden Gate Fields has changed two upcoming stakes, moving the Golden Poppy Stakes from May 5 to May 6 and making the Berkeley Handicap (gr. III) a handicap race.

Stealcase Gets One More Chance at Derby

You wouldn't know it by his record, but Stealcase has always been a standout ever since he arrived in the barn of trainer Mark Casse. He will finally try to put it all together in the $500,000 Vinery Racing Spiral Stakes.

Derby Sleeper: Prospective

If you like consistent, experienced Derby horses, Prospective fits the bill.

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Colonial Downs' Turf Course Set Ablaze

The Secretariat Turf Course at Colonial Downs was intentionally set ablaze March 22 as the Virginia track undertook a "controlled burn" in an effort to get the grass to re-grow in time for the meet that begins June 2.

Georgia Tables Action on Pari-Mutuel Bill

A Georgia House of Representatives committee has tabled legislation to authorize pari-mutuel horse racing, meaning there won't be a statewide referendum this year.

Study Shows Racing's Value in Canada, Ontario

A recently released study shows horse racing has a $5.7 billion economic impact in Canada, and that racing in the province of Ontario accounts for 26% of total expenditures for the Canadian horse industry.

Downey: Spiral A Handicapping Headache

This race shows even matchups on paper, so like an NCAA Tournament game, it could result in a big surprise.

Leadership Straight from the Horse's Mouth

Local leaders in various areas of the equine industry will examine how the horse influenced their personal leadership development and career paths during a public panel discussion April 17 in the University of Kentucky Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory auditorium. 

Complicated Equine Skin Diseases

"The practice of equine dermatology is usually straightforward with clinical examination and diagnostic testing; it is a rare occasion for an equine skin condition to be considered an actual emergency," began Ann Rashmir-Raven, DVM, MS, Dipl. ACVS, associate professor in the department of Large Animal Clinical Sciences at Michigan State Universi...