Hansen Faces Nine in West Virginia Derby
The brilliant, nearly white frontrunner will find the eyes of the nation upon him Aug. 4 when he heads postward as the 3-5 morning line favorite in the $750,000 West Virginia Derby (gr. II)
Articles posted July 31, 2012
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What's Going On Here: Weight for Salix
Adding weight to horses racing on Salix would eliminate 'advantage' read blog
Haskell Winner Paynter Spikes Temperature
Two days after winning the Haskell Invitational (gr. I), Zayat Stables' Paynter remained at Monmouth Park with a slight fever that prevented him from shipping back to trainer Bob Baffert's base in Southern California.
Saratoga Jocks to Help Fallen Riders
The "Riders Up!" jockey karaoke competition will be held in Saratoga to benefit the Permanently Disabled Jockeys Fund.
Mott Pair Primed for Whitney at Saratoga
Grade I winners Ron the Greek and Flat Out are on target for the Aug. 4 race.
OTTB Spotlight: Zodiac
A year and a half ago, Zodiac was the most critically ill horse to ever come through the gates of the Woodbine, Md.-based Days End Horse Rescue. But thanks to the help from many, he has endured through the darkest of days read blog
Winner's Circle: An App for Winning
Racing fans who stuck around for the last race at Saratoga July 21 witnessed a miracle. read blog
Hansen to Race With Blue Tail at Mountaineer
Dr. Kendall Hansen and Skychai Racing's Hansen, one of 10 3-year-olds entered for the Aug. 4 West Virginia Derby (gr. II), will finally get to race with a blue-tipped tail.
Trade Zone: Conditioning Young Horses
Research shows that appropriate amounts of exercise during the first three years of a horse's life can benefit the musculoskeletal system Download Now
Clement Hirsch Gives Ladies' Classic Bid
Fillies and mares will be on display Saturday at Del Mar when the $300,000 Clement L. Hirsch (GI) will award an automatic starting berth into the Breeders' Cup Ladies' Classic at Santa Anita.
The Whitney Holds Breeders' Cup Classic Berth
The path to the Breeders' Cup Classic heads to Upstate New York Saturday when the $750,000 Whitney (GI) is run at Saratoga Race Course, with the winner earning an automatic starting berth into the Classic.
'Mansion' Replaces Media Center at Churchill
A planned new venue at Churchill Downs will replace the area that has largely served as the track's media center since 2005, it was announced July 31.
Diagnosing and Managing Tetanus and Botulism in Horses
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.
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