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Orientate Colt Leads OBS Spring Sale Session

Buoyed by a new sale topper and momentum from a robust juvenile market, the Ocala Breeders' Sales Co.'s Spring Sale continued its record pace on April 25 in Ocala, Fla.

 Wednesday, April 25, 2012
5% of Dullahan's Derby Earnings to Rider Fund

5% of Dullahan's Derby Earnings to Rider Fund

The partners in Iowa-based Donegal Racing, owners of Kentucky Derby contender Dullahan, along with Prairie Meadows, announced April 25 a major contribution aimed at supporting disabled jockeys.

 Wednesday, April 25, 2012

Medication Issue Dominates Racing Conference

The use and possible abuse of therapeutic medications will be dominating the discussions throughout the 78th annual Conference on Racing and Wagering Integrity underway in Oklahoma City April 25.

 Wednesday, April 25, 2012
Jeranimo Heads North for San Francisco Mile

Jeranimo Heads North for San Francisco Mile

Multiple grade II winner Jeranimo stands out in a field of 11 drawn for the $150,000 San Francisco Mile (gr. IIIT) April 28 at Golden Gate Fields.

 Wednesday, April 25, 2012

Lakers Gasol, Bryant Buy Horse at Charity

Social media sites were buzzing April 25 with the news that Los Angeles Laker stars Kobe Bryant and Pau Gasol purchased their first Thoroughbred.

 Wednesday, April 25, 2012
KY Court to Act Quickly on Instant Racing

KY Court to Act Quickly on Instant Racing

The Kentucky Court of Appeals is expected to issue an opinion on the challenge to Instant Racing machines in four to six weeks, one of three judges said April 25 after hearing oral arguments on the issue.

 Wednesday, April 25, 2012
Paynter Headlines Derby Trial at Churchill

Paynter Headlines Derby Trial at Churchill

Led by Zayat Stable's talented but lightly raced Paynter, a field of 11 sophomores was entered in the $200,000 The Cliff's Edge Derby Trial (gr. III) on opening night of the Churchill Downs spring meet April 28.

 Wednesday, April 25, 2012
To Honor and Serve Debuts in Westchester

To Honor and Serve Debuts in Westchester

Three grade I winners--To Honor and Serve, Jersey Town, and Boys at Tosconova--headline the $150,000 Westchester (gr. III) April 28, the first of 35 stakes at Belmont Park's 2012 spring/summer meet.

 Wednesday, April 25, 2012
Endorsement Continues Comeback in Texas Mile

Endorsement Continues Comeback in Texas Mile

Endorsement, on the comeback trail for trainer Eoin Harty, makes his first stakes appearance in more than two years in the $200,000 Texas Mile (gr. III) at Lone Star Park April 28.

 Wednesday, April 25, 2012

Trainer Goldberg Registers 1,000th Victory

Trainer Alan Goldberg gained the 1,000th victory of his career April 24 when Blown Save was put up via disqualification at Philadelphia's Parx Racing.

 Wednesday, April 25, 2012
Golden Gate Fields Re-accredited by NTRA

Golden Gate Fields Re-accredited by NTRA

Golden Gate Fields has earned re-accreditation from the National Thoroughbred Racing Association Safety and Integrity Alliance.

 Wednesday, April 25, 2012
Minority Interest in Bodemeister Sold

Minority Interest in Bodemeister Sold

A minority interest in Arkansas Derby (gr. I) winner Bodemeister has been sold to Mike and Tiffany Moreno of Southern Equine Stable, Ahmed Zayat confirmed April 25.

 Wednesday, April 25, 2012
Daddy Long Legs is Derby Wildcard

Daddy Long Legs is Derby Wildcard

Ballydoyle trainer will send UAE Derby winner Daddy Long Legs to the Kentucky Derby.

 Wednesday, April 25, 2012

100th Louisiana Derby to Highlight FG Meet

The Louisiana State Racing Commission has approved an 84-day meet for Fair Grounds Race Course & Slots in 2012-13 that will be highlighted by the centennial running of the Louisiana Derby (gr. II).

 Wednesday, April 25, 2012
Oaks Possibility Colonial Empress Works

Oaks Possibility Colonial Empress Works

Kentucky Oaks (gr. I) possible Colonial Empress posted her second work in two weeks at Churchill Downs the morning of April 25 when she covered four furlongs in :48 2/5.

 Wednesday, April 25, 2012
Liaison Breezes 6 Furlongs at Churchill

Liaison Breezes 6 Furlongs at Churchill

Liaison, the 2011 CashCall Futurity (gr. I) winner, breezed six furlongs in 1:12 4/5 under jockey Shaun Bridgmohan at Churchill Downs April 25.

 Wednesday, April 25, 2012
Isn't He Clever to Pass on Kentucky Derby

Isn't He Clever to Pass on Kentucky Derby

Isn't He Clever, the Sunland Derby (gr. III) runner-up trained by Steve Asmussen, is no longer under consideration for the May 5 Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (gr. I).

 Wednesday, April 25, 2012
I'll Have Another Has Shock Wave Therapy

I'll Have Another Has Shock Wave Therapy

I'll Have Another has been automatically placed on the vet's list in California after undergoing extracorporeal shock wave therapy on his back, which tightened up after his latest work.

 Wednesday, April 25, 2012

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