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Dubai Interview: Peter Snowden

Simon Burgess talks with Peter Snowden, trainer of Helmet, who runs, in the UAE Derby, and Sepoy, Dubai Golden Shaheen contender. Sponsored by AmWest

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Big Brown Two-Year-Olds in Action

The first foals by Big Brown are now ready to run. Enjoy this video produced by Three Chimneys Farm, of them in action.

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Haskin's Derby Trail: 3/27/2012

Rosie Napravnik is one race away from hearing the strains of "My Old Kentucky Home" raining down on her again as she parades to the post in the Kentucky Derby.

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Smart Bid Seeks Mervin Muniz Memorial Repeat

Smart Bid, who has claimed both of his graded stakes wins over the Fair Grounds turf course, will try to defend his Mervin H. Muniz Memorial Handicap (gr. IIT) title against nine others in the $400,000 turf race on April 1

Dubai Interview: Patrick Shaw (Rocket Man)

Simon Burgess talks with Patrick Shaw, trainer of Rocket Man, the 2011 Dubai Golden Shaheen winner, who returns to defend his title in 2012. Sponsored by AmWest

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Baze Heads Canadian Hall of Fame Nominees

Russell Baze, racing's winningest jockey, tops a list of 15 horse people and Thoroughbreds nominated for election to the Canadian Horse Racing Hall of Fame's class of 2012.

Beyond The Blinkers: OTTB Spotlight: El Bomba

The 13-year-old was turned out to pasture at Erin and Dan Hall's Caerindoll Farm near Versailles, Ky. early this spring after making his 101st start, and life couldn't be better for the son of Signal Tap.

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Mark Valeski Out to Prove He's the Real Deal

The name doesn't exactly roll off the tongue, but if he wins the $1 million Louisiana Derby (gr. II) on April 1 at Fair Grounds, Triple Crown fans better get used to saying Mark Valeski.

Southwest Regional: Upping the Ante

Mike Grossman bets on Texas with his Eureka Thoroughbred Farm.

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Winner's Circle - All in the Family

Trainer Bisnath Parboo and son Shivananda head to Dubai with grade I winner Giant Ryan.

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Big Names Clash in New Orleans Handicap

The $1 million Louisiana Derby (gr. II) is the headliner on Fair Grounds' April 1 program, but the biggest names and most talented horses may be running on the undercard in the $400,000 New Orleans Handicap (gr. II).

What's Going On Here: Game-Changers

Racing needs an aggressive push toward national unity.

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Tampa Bay Derby Winner Prospective Breezes

Prospective, winner of the Tampa Bay Derby (gr. II) March 10, breezed five furlongs 1:03 on a fast main track at Churchill Downs the morning of March 27.

Mott Says Royal Delta is Feeling Sassy

With her bid for history in the Dubai World Cup (UAE-gr. I) only four days away, Royal Delta is feeling, as trainer Bill Mott put it with a delighted grin, 'sassy.'

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Derby Earnings List Update: Late Nominees

Our Kentucky Derby earnings chart now includes five horse late-nominated to the Triple Crown with graded earnings within the range set out on the chart -- and two of them are in the top 20.

The Factor, 'Rocket' Clash in Golden Shaheen

The Factor will face Rocket Man and several other of the world's top sprinters when he goes to the post in the $2-million Dubai Golden Shaheen Sponsored by Gulf News (UAE-I) at Meydan Racecourse March 31.

Presvis Seeks to Repeat in Dubai Duty Free

Presvis will attempt to defend his title when he takes on a talented field of international runners in the $5-million Dubai Duty Free Sponsored by Dubai Duty Free (UAE-IT) at Meydan Racecourse March 31.

New 'Cancer Vaccine' for Horses in the Works (AAEP 2011)

Cancer isn't diagnosed nearly as frequently in horses as it is in humans, but approximately 80% of all white or gray horses will develop melanomas by the time they are 15 years old. Partly because of melanomas' preferred location (near the tail, anus, groin, or salivary glands) and partly because they often aren't diagnosed early enough, there...