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OTTB Program Spotlight: New Vocations

Beyond the Blinkers visits New Vocations' Lexington facility at West Wind Farm.

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Dhaamer Chasing Grade in Closing Day Sunset

Following his first United States victory for trainer Mike Mitchell, Dhaamer goes for his initial graded win in the $100,000 Sunset Handicap (gr. IIIT) on the turf July 15 at Betfair Hollywood Park.

Breeders' Cup Winner Caleb's Posse Retired

Caleb's Posse, last year's Breeders' Cup Dirt Mile (gr. I) winner, has been retired from racing and will stand at Robert N. Clay's Three Chimneys Farm near Midway, Ky., in 2013.

Gutierrez Wins ESPY Award in Fan Vote

Mario Gutierrez, who rode I'll Have Another to victories in the 2012 Kentucky Derby Presented By Yum! Brands (gr. I) and Preakness Stakes (gr. I), was named top jockey at the ESPY awards on the evening of July 11.

Irish Mission 5-2 Choice in Prince of Wales

Irish Mission, runner-up in the Queen's Plate last month, takes on males once more in the $500,000 Prince of Wales Stakes as the 5-2 morning line favorite at Fort Erie racetrack in Ontario July 15.

Esentepe Shines at Tattersalls July Sale

Group III winner Esentepe topped the second day of the Tattersalls July sale, bringing 220,000 guineas ($358,770).

Amarish Towers Over Juvenile Champ. Foes

Son of Scat Daddy's two wins, including the Willard Proctor Memorial Stakes, puts him atop the field for the $150,000 Hollywood Juvenile Championship (gr. III). The six-furlong event goes as the second race July 14.

Ludt, Murphy, Tait Re-Elected to Cup Board

Tom Ludt, Clem Murphy, and Oliver Tait have been re-elected to their positions as directors on the board of the Breeders' Cup.

Action Taken Over Incorrect Entry in KY

Kentucky stewards have taken disciplinary action against two licensees in connection with a horse running under an incorrect trainer's name and suspended the trainer involved for a medication positive for the same horse.

Albarado Found Guilty of Assault

A Jefferson District Court jury found jockey Robby Albarado guilty of fourth-degree assault July 12 after hearing evidence about an incident involving a former girlfriend, Carolina Martinez.

Switch Seeks Change of Fortune in A Gleam

Dual grade I winner Switch, seeking her first victory of 2012, carries top weight of 122 pounds in the $200,000 A Gleam Handicap (gr. II) at Betfair Hollywood Park July 14.

Miss Empire Seeks Second Stakes Win

Miss Empire will be seeking her second stakes win when she headlines the field of eight 2-year-old fillies entered in the $150,000, six-furlong Landaluce Stakes at Betfair Hollywood Park July 14.

Federal Regulation Gets Push, With Caveats

The Jockey Club isn't opposed to federal regulation of medication and penalties in horse racing but it would prefer Congress not tinker with the Interstate Horse Racing Act, an organization official said July 12.

THS: American Oaks Stakes

Tom and Pete handicap the American Oaks Stakes at Betfair Hollywood Park and the American Derby at Arlington Park.

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Minister of Fire Sires First Winner

Minister of Fire came through with his first winner when his son Highgate Court won at Lone Star Park June 30 for breeder/owner Kenneth Powers.

Finding Value in Maiden Claiming Races

A value approach to maiden claimers.

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Hangin' With Haskin: New Life for Holy Bull

With the recent announcement that Holy Bull has been retired from study duty, Steve recalls the remarkable story of the The Bull and his owner/trainer Jimmy Croll.

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Asmussen Mares Now at Remember Me Rescue

Ten broodmares at a Texas livestock auction that is frequented by kill buyers were shipped there by Keith Asmussen's Asmussen Horse Center July 7.

Donegal's Crawford Targeting Dubai World Cup

Jerry Crawford of Donegal Racing likes to aim high, and he has a big target in his sights for 2013.

Whitney or Forego Next for Shackleford

Shackleford is scheduled to enter stud at Darby Dan Farm near Lexington following the 2012 racing season. But before he becomes a stallion, the 4-year-old son of Forestry still has plenty of work to do.

Grace Hall Headlines Delaware Oaks

Anthony Dutrow will send out three of the seven runners in the July 14 Delaware Oaks (gr. II), including likely favorite Grace Hall, who has already banked $900,000 in her young career.

Pensioned Broodmare Timeless Sue Dies

Timeless Sue, a 33-year-old daughter of Timeless Moment, died July 11 at Our Mims Retirement Haven near Paris, Ky.

Anti-Inflammatories Could Decrease EHV-1 Infection Rate

Editor's note: This article is part of TheHorse.com's ongoing coverage of topics presented at the 2012 American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine Forum, held May 30 - June 2 in New Orleans, La.