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Van Berg to Assist in Fundraiser for Perrodin

Van Berg to Assist in Fundraiser for Perrodin

When the devastating news concerning the health issues of recently retired jockey E.J. Perrodin became public, Hall of Fame trainer Jack Van Berg was one of the first people to volunteer his help.

 Friday, March 09, 2012
Super Mare Now a Mom; Zenyatta Delivers Colt

Super Mare Now a Mom; Zenyatta Delivers Colt

Zenyatta, the 2010 Horse of the Year, became one of America's most beloved new moms when she delivered a healthy dark bay colt at about 10:10 p.m. EST March 8 in Lexington, Kentucky.

 Friday, March 09, 2012
Gomez Abandons Comeback After One Race

Gomez Abandons Comeback After One Race

Jockey Garrett Gomez, returning March 9 from a fractured heel sustained two months ago, decided not to continue his comeback after one race at Santa Anita.

 Friday, March 09, 2012

Princess Arabella Comes Back With Fast Drill

Leading Kentucky Oaks (gr. I) candidate Princess Arabella, undefeated in two starts for trainer Bob Baffert, worked a sharp five furlongs in 59 seconds flat handily at Santa Anita March 9.

 Friday, March 09, 2012
Take Charge Indy to Pass Tampa Bay Derby

Take Charge Indy to Pass Tampa Bay Derby

Take Charge Indy, second choice in the $350,000 Tampa Bay Derby (gr. II) March 10, has been withdrawn from the race, trainer Pat Byrne confirmed.

 Friday, March 09, 2012

Racing Hopes to Go Viral With Video Series

The Jockey Club and National Thoroughbred Racing Association introduced the first in a series of fun, edgy videos designed to build a social network following for horse racing.

 Friday, March 09, 2012

First Mare Checks in Foal to American Lion

American Lion, a multiple graded stakes-winning son of Tiznow, had his first mare pronounced in foal. Casner Racing's 5-year-old stallion is standing his first season at stud at John Phillips' Darby Dan Farm in Lexington.

 Friday, March 09, 2012
Filly Dixie Strike Favored for Queen's Plate

Filly Dixie Strike Favored for Queen's Plate

Filly Dixie Strike, trained by champion conditioner Mark Casse and owned by John Oxley, was installed as the 4-1 favorite in the Queen's Plate Winterbook.

 Friday, March 09, 2012
Indian Charlie Filly Dazzles in OBS Preview

Indian Charlie Filly Dazzles in OBS Preview

An Indian Charlie filly was among standouts during the second and final session of the under tack show for the Ocala Breeders' Sales Co. March select sale of 2-year-olds in training.

 Friday, March 09, 2012
Walk-Up Derby, Oaks Ticket Prices Increased

Walk-Up Derby, Oaks Ticket Prices Increased

Churchill Downs announced March 9 it will increase walk-up general admission prices for this year's Kentucky Derby and Oaks, but will keep prices unchanged for online and advance sales.

 Friday, March 09, 2012

Revenue Up But Net Loss for MTR Gaming Group

MTR Gaming Group reported solid growth in net revenue for the fourth quarter of 2011 but a net loss for the quarter and the year.

 Friday, March 09, 2012

First Mares Report in Foal to Crown of Thorns

Multiple graded stakes winner Crown of Thorns had the first mares checked in foal from his introductory book at stud.

 Friday, March 09, 2012

The Jockey Club Renames its Foundation

The Jockey Club Foundation, a charitable trust that assists individuals in the Thoroughbred community, announced it has has been renamed The Jockey Club Safety Net Foundation, effective immediately.

 Friday, March 09, 2012
El Padrino is Sophomore Rising Star

El Padrino is Sophomore Rising Star

At 2, El Padrino showed promise while running third in the Remsen Stakes. This year, he fulfilled that promise with a hard fought victory in the Risen Star Stakes.

 Friday, March 09, 2012

Cheltenham Festival to Air on TVG

TVG will televise the four-day 2012 Cheltenham Festival from England's Cheltenham Racecourse March 13-16.

 Friday, March 09, 2012

Arguments in Ohio VLT Lawsuit Postponed

Oral arguments in a lawsuit challenging video lottery terminals at Ohio racetracks have been postponed, officials said.

 Friday, March 09, 2012

Palm Beach: How Great Is Dullahan?

Paddy O'Prado won the grade III Palm Beach Stakes in 2010, but last year Joes Blazing Aaron came away with the win. He went on to finish sixth in the grade I Toyota Blue Grass and has lost seven straight races.

 Friday, March 09, 2012
Mahab Al Shimaal Features Hitchens, 'Krypton'

Mahab Al Shimaal Features Hitchens, 'Krypton'

Krypton Factor and Hitchens are set to renew their rivalry when they go to the post in the $200,000 Mahab Al Shimaal Sponsored by Skywards (UAE-III) at Meydan Racecourse March 10.

 Friday, March 09, 2012

New Test for Horses with Retained Testicles (AAEP 2011)

Ridgling, crypt, cryptorchid. Call it what you want, but a horse with one or two testes that have not descended into the scrotum can present a diagnostic challenge. Anthony Claes, DVM, Dipl. ACT, a graduate student at the University of Kentucky's Gluck Equine Research Center, discussed a new way to diagnose cryptorchidism during the 2011 American Asso...

 Friday, March 09, 2012

Horse Vaccines in 2012: Where We Stand

As winter ends and spring begins, most horse owners start thinking about vaccinations. Which ones should my horse receive? How often should he be vaccinated? Does he need any risk-based vaccines? Confused? Don't worry. One equine veterinarian and researcher distilled the broad topic of vaccinations down at the 2012 Western Veterinary Conference, held ...

 Friday, March 09, 2012

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