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Oak Tree, Del Mar Offer Juvenile Turf Stakes

The Del Mar Thoroughbred Club announced April 20 that it will add two new juvenile turf stakes to its schedule in conjunction with the Oak Tree Racing Association during the upcoming meet.

Trio of Juveniles Pace Final OBS Work Session

Three horses breezed a furlong in :9 4/5 April 20 to share honors for the fastest work at the distance at the fourth and final session of the Under Tack Show for the Ocala Breeders' Sales Company's 2012 Spring Sale,

Pachattack Denies Kathmanblu, Leparoux

On a day that belonged the Julien Leparoux, it was Rajiv Maragh that was able to narrowly outduel his fellow rider in the Keeneland feature, as Pachattack defeated Kathmanblu by a neck in the $100,000 Doubledogdare.

Juvenile Maiden Turf Sprints Set at Hollywood

Betfair Hollywood Park will offer some maiden allowance turf sprints for 2-year-olds in June and July, Martin Panza, racing secretary and vice president-racing, announced April 20.

USA Equestrian Trust Grant Deadline May 7

Applicants have until May 7 to submit proposals for the first round of USA Equestrian Trust grants in 2012.

Hearing Officer Upholds Monmouth Park Lease

The New Jersey Sports and Exposition Authority has accepted a hearing officer's recommendation that the New Jersey Thoroughbred Horsemen's Association retain control of Monmouth Park.

Alpha Back on Schedule for Derby Start

After a brief setback due to a laceration sustained in the Resorts World Casino New York City Wood Memorial Stakes (gr. I), Alpha is back on schedule for the Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (gr. I).

Rumored Calumet Farm Sale Still Unconfirmed

As rumors in Central Kentucky continue to swirl about the possible sale of historic Calumet Farm, people are talking -- but not saying much other than the farm has not been sold.

Gemologist, El Padrino Get in Florida Works

Trainer Todd Pletcher sent out Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (gr. I) contenders Gemologist and El Padrino for workouts at Palm Meadows Training Center April 20.

Ontario Racing Lobbying in Advance of Vote

The future of the Ontario horse racing industry could be placed in serious peril April 24, when a vote on the 2012 Ontario provincial budget is scheduled.

Michael Matz - Union Rags Work 4/20/2012

Michael Matz talks about Union Rags' work at Keeneland on April 20, 2012.

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New York Breeder/Owner Herbert Schwartz Dies

Herbert T. Schwartz, who bred and raced New York champion Critical Eye, died Thursday, April 19, of natural causes at his home near Woodmere, N.Y.

F-T Midlantic Juvenile Sale Has 540 Horses

Fasig-Tipton has cataloged 540 horses for its Midlantic sale of 2-year-olds in training May 21-22. The number is down 10% from last year's total of 600.

Three Oaks Contenders Turn in Solid Drills

Summer Applause, On Fire Baby, and Grace Hall all worked April 20.

Calhoun Records Win No. 2,000

Trainer Bret Calhoun won the 2,000th race of his career April 19 at Lone Star Park when Forty Winks won a claiming race under Clifton Berry.

Stakes Winner Country Day Retired

Country Day, a three-time stakes winner, has been retired from racing after he came down with a stress fracture during a recent workout at Churchill Downs.

Union Rags Works Half-Mile at Keeneland

The son of Dixie Union worked just after 9 a.m., clocking a half-mile in :47 2/5 and galloping out five furlongs in 1:00.

Exercise-Induced Inflammation and Injury in Racehorses

When 2010 Horse of the Year Zenyatta crossed the finish line for the last time, most race fans focused on the fact it was the first loss of her career. But what might be even more notable is that it was also her 20th start--unusual in an industry that has seen an overall decline in starts (down to 6.11 per horse per year in 2010, according to The Joc...