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Barretts Offers Live Video of Del Mar Sale

Barretts will stream its new Del Mar Paddock Sale live July 22 beginning at 6:30 p.m. PDT.

 Tuesday, July 17, 2012

Zippy Chippy on Tour in Central Kentucky

Racing's losingest horse will be at the Old Friends Thoroughbred retirement center in Georgetown, Ky., this summer. Zippy Chippy traded places with Commentator, who was shipped to the organization's New York farm.

 Tuesday, July 17, 2012
NY Racinos Saw Big Money Over July 4 Holiday

NY Racinos Saw Big Money Over July 4 Holiday

New York's nine racinos saw their highest-ever win-per-machine totals during the recent July 4 holiday week on the more than 17,000 video lottery terminals operating in the state.

 Tuesday, July 17, 2012
Fillies Seek Extra Cash in Schuylerville

Fillies Seek Extra Cash in Schuylerville

Seven 2-year-old fillies line up July 20 for the $150,000 Schuylerville Stakes (gr. III) on opening day at Saratoga Race Course, and five are eligible for a $100,000 bonus.

 Tuesday, July 17, 2012
Jackson Bend Seeks James Marvin Repeat

Jackson Bend Seeks James Marvin Repeat

Defending winner Jackson Bend looks for a repeat July 20 in the $100,000 James Marvin Stakes (gr. III) at Saratoga Race Course. As usual, he'll have to tangle with a giant to get the job done.

 Tuesday, July 17, 2012
Industry Voices: Time to Rewrite the Rules

Industry Voices: Time to Rewrite the Rules

By Ned Bonnie, The horse industry has failed in its desire to prohibit the use of illegal drugs
 in horses.

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 Tuesday, July 17, 2012
Acclamation Could Make It Seven in Eddie Read

Acclamation Could Make It Seven in Eddie Read

Last year's champion older male will try to extend his six-race winning streak in the Eddie Read Handicap (gr. IT), which he won in 2011.

 Tuesday, July 17, 2012
Talkin' Horses: Trainer Roger Attfield

Talkin' Horses: Trainer Roger Attfield

Trainer Roger Attfield, who will be be inducted into the National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame this year, was the guest on the latest edition of BloodHorse.com's popular Talkin' Horses podcast July 17.

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 Tuesday, July 17, 2012
Laurel to Host 32 Stakes at Fall Meet

Laurel to Host 32 Stakes at Fall Meet

Laurel Park's 69-day fall meeting, which begins Wednesday, Sept. 5, and concludes Monday, Dec. 31, includes 32 stakes, five more than a year ago.

 Tuesday, July 17, 2012
Went the Day Well Out for the Year

Went the Day Well Out for the Year

Spiral Stakes winner is sidelined with bone bruising likely suffered in Preakness.

 Tuesday, July 17, 2012
TOBA to Conduct Seminars at Saratoga

TOBA to Conduct Seminars at Saratoga

The Thoroughbred Owners and Breeders Association will conduct a Pedigree and Conformation Clinic on Monday, Aug. 6, and a Thoroughbred Ownership Seminar on Thursday, Aug. 9, in Saratoga Springs, N.Y.

 Tuesday, July 17, 2012
Around The Globe: War Emblem

Around The Globe: War Emblem

It is not an exaggeration to say that no Thoroughbred stallion has ever lived a life like 2002 champion and dual classic winner War Emblem.

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 Tuesday, July 17, 2012

Monmouth to Host Jockey Welfare Conference

An international conference on research to improve the health and welfare of jockeys will be held at Monmouth Park in New Jersey Sept. 15-16.

 Tuesday, July 17, 2012

Hong Kong Season Handle Increases 7%

The Hong Kong Jockey Club reported an increase in wagering for the racing season that ended July 15.

 Tuesday, July 17, 2012
What's Going On Here: Deja Vu All Over Again

What's Going On Here: Deja Vu All Over Again

The industry is still short of the goal of uniformity from state to state

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 Tuesday, July 17, 2012
Winner's Circle: Musical's Man

Winner's Circle: Musical's Man

Calder-based rider of female sprint champion Musical Romance bound for bigger circuits sometime soon

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 Tuesday, July 17, 2012

Graded Winner Marcavelly Gets First Winner

Marcavelly, a two-time graded stakes winner, sired his first winner when his son The B's and E's won a maiden special weight race on turf at Belmont Park July 15 for breeder/owner Mark Dodson.

 Tuesday, July 17, 2012
Royal Delta Set for Delaware Handicap Bid

Royal Delta Set for Delaware Handicap Bid

Besilu Stable's Royal Delta worked five furlongs in 1:00 1/5 July 15 and will ship to Delaware Park for the $750,000 Delaware Handicap (gr. II) July 21, trainer Bill Mott said.

 Tuesday, July 17, 2012

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