Southwest Regional: Remington Revs Up
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Articles posted April 24, 2012
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OBS Continues Strong Gains In 2nd Session
A Majestic Warrior sold for $400,000, topping the second session of the Ocala Breeders' Sales Co.'s April 2-Year-Olds in Training Sale April 24 in Central Florida.
Trade Zone: 2011's Top Equine Studies
Each year, researchers publish hundreds of horse health studies. And each year at the convention of the American Association of Equine Practioners, 3 practitioners decide which to feature. Download Now
Done Talking Silencing Critics
MAHUBAH'S CORNER
With $300,000 in graded earnings from the Illinois Derby, Done Talking is now virtually guaranteed a starting spot in the Derby should his owners so desire.
Majestic Warrior colt tops OBS session at $400,000
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Hip No. 441, a colt by Majestic Warrior consigned by Harris Training Center, agent, went to Narvick International for $400,000 to top Tuesday's second session of the Ocala Breeders' Sales Company's 2012 Spring Sale of Two-Year-Olds in Training. The chestnut colt, who breezed an eighth in :10 1/5 at the Under Tack Show, is out of Flirtatious Miss (Mr. Greeley), a half-sister to Group 3 winner Across the Rhine (Cuvee) and Grade 2 winner Prospectress (Mining).
Jockey Eddie Razo Found Dead
Jockey Eddie Razo Jr., a well-known rider on the Midwest circuit, was found dead following the extinguishing of a garage fire in Long Grove, Ill. April 24. His death was confirmed by jockey agent Ronnie Ebanks.
Haskin's Derby Trail: Gemologist and Tiznow
If any of Gemologist's opponents in the Kentucky Derby look into his eye and sees Tiznow in there, they're in big trouble. read blog
Belmont opens with boost in average purses
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With premier Thoroughbred racing, and with daily purses expected to average $620,000, the competition will be tougher than ever when Belmont Park opens for racing on Friday.
Mamma Kimbo, Jemima's Pearl work toward Oaks
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Two of Hall of Fame trainer Bob Baffert's Grade 1 Kentucky Oaks hopefuls worked over a fast track after the renovation break and a third got her first outing at Churchill Downs Tuesday morning.
Bodemeister work pleases Baffert
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Grade 1 Arkansas Derby winner Bodemeister, working in company with stablemate and Grade 1 Kentucky Oaks candidate Jemima's Pearl, worked five furlongs in 1:00 4/5, the third fastest of 23 at the distance on a clear, brisk Tuesday morning at Churchill Downs over the fast main track.
RMTC Board Names Interim Director
At its April 23 meeting the Racing Medication and Testing Consortium board of directors approved an agreement with The Jockey Club to engage the full-time services of Jamie Haydon as RMTC interim executive director.
Leparoux and 'Rags' a Strong Union
Julien Leparoux has put the Fla Derby behind him and is looking ahead with Union Rags
Ontario OKs Budget, Ends Racetrack Slots
The Ontario government April 24 passed a 2012 provincial budget that ends the slots-at-racetracks program operated by the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corp in March 2013.
Bodemeister Drills 5 Furlongs at Churchill
Zayat Stables' Bodemeister, impressive winner of the Arkansas Derby (gr. I), breezed five-eighths of a mile in 1:00 4/5 at Churchill Downs the morning of April 24 in preparation for the Kentucky Derby.
Musketier Tries for Elkhorn Three-peat
Musketier, a 10-year-old veteran with 45 starts in his remarkable career, will bid for his third consecutive win in the $150,000 Elkhorn Stakes (gr. III) April 27 on closing day at Keeneland.
Leading by Example - by Eric Mitchell
Owners have clean, quick solution to Salix: Stop giving it to your racehorses read blog
Thoroughbreds for All! Event Set for April 28
An educational and social event called Thoroughbreds For All! is slated take place at West Wind Farm in Lexington April 28.
Creative Cause Works 5 Furlongs at Hollywood
Creative Cause, winner of the San Felipe (gr. II) and runner-up in the Santa Anita Derby (gr. I), worked five furlongs in 1:00 1/5 April 24 at Betfair Hollywood Park.
Business Partners: Bill Spawr
Bill Spawr got Amazombie as part of a two-horse package for $5,000...and turned him into last year's Sprint champion read blog
Industry Wary of Congressional Hearing
Industry organizations are taking a wait-and-see approach to an April 30 hearing at which members of Congress will examine health and safety issues in horse racing--and whether progress has been made since the last hearing.
Triple Crown Talk: The Trinniberg Factor
The speed-baller's presence could have a profound effect on Derby 138 read blog
Havre de Grace injured, retired
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Havre de Grace, who in 2011 became the third consecutive filly to garner Horse of the Year honors, has been retired. The announcement was made by owner Rick Porter on his Fox Hill Farm website.
Shadwell Stallion Kayrawan Pensioned
Kayrawan, who stood the majority of his stallion career at Sheikh Hamdan's Shadwell Farm near Lexington, has been pensioned from stallion duty because of a recent cardiac issue.
Off-the-Turf Las Cienegas Not Upgraded
Moving the April 14 Las Cienegas Handicap at Santa Anita from turf to the main track resulted in the grass race losing its grade III status for this year.
Santa Anita Notebook
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Mamma Kimbo Posts First Churchill Work
Trained by Bob Baffert for Peachtree Stable, Kentucky Oaks (gr. I) contender Mamma Kimbo worked five furlongs in 1:01 4/5 at Churchill Downs April 24.
Exceed and Excel Colt Sets Doncaster Record
A son of Exceed and Excel established a record for Doncaster Bloodstock Sales' breeze-up auction when he brought 300,000 pounds($483,276 in U.S. funds) April 23 in Scotland.
Grade II Winner Crossing The Line Retired
Crossing The Line, a New Zealand import who was a grade II winner at Del Mar, has been retired from racing at age 10
Bloodstock & Markets - Depth Perception
Select sale companies need to make sure they have enough juveniles on offer to attract a crowd
Pathfork to Highlands in South Africa
Irish champion Pathfork has been purchased to stand at stud at the Beck family's Highlands Stud Farm in South Africa.
Atlantic City Ushers in Jersey Racing Season
Atlantic City Race Course will begin the live Thoroughbred racing season in New Jersey April 27 with the usual full fields for its all-turf program.
HRRN to Air Triple Crown Races
The Horse Racing Radio Network announced April 23 it has reached an agreement with all three Triple Crown racetracks to provide the national radio broadcast of the 2012 Triple Crown for the second consecutive year.
Report: Dominguez Will Ride Hansen in Derby
Jockey Ramon Dominguez will stick with Hansen in the May 5 Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (gr. I), his agent has said.
Domestic Equids Can Still 'Chill' Like Their Ancestors
While today's domestic horses rely on humans for many of their survival needs, a recent study by researchers in Germany demonstrated that domestication has not removed all their "wild" abilities. The results of the study, led by Lea Brinkmann, MSc, and colleagues at the University of Göttingen in Germany, indicate horses can still slow ...
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