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Goldencents' Season Gets Started for O'Neill

The Triple Crown season at Santa Anita Park begins Jan. 5 with the Sham Stakes (gr. III) led by Goldencents, recent winner of the $1 million Delta Downs Jackpot (gr. III) and runner-up in the Champagne Stakes (gr. I).

Eclipse Awards to be Televised Live on HRTV

The 42nd annual Eclipse Awards will be broadcast live Jan. 19 on HRTV, according to an announcement. HRTV will also provide live coverage of the announcement of Eclipse Awards finalists on Jan. 5 at noon EST.

Trainer Ward Among Washington Hall Finalists

The Washington Racing Hall of Fame has announced 20 finalists in five categories eligible to win the state's highest honor in Thoroughbred racing for 2013.

Understatement to Stand at Oregon's Oakhurst

Understatement, a dual stakes-winning son of Distorted Humor and $1,050,000 Keeneland September yearling, has been retired to stallion duty at Oakhurst Thoroughbreds in Newburg, Oregon.

BloodHorse.com: 2012 In Review

Bloodhorse.com's most popular stories, blogs, videos, slideshows, and horse profiles for 2012.

Margaux Farm Hosts Free Owners Seminar

Panelists will discuss steps from weaning to pre-race training Jan. 5 at Keeneland.

Annual TCA Stallion Season Auction Jan. 5

The 23rd annual Thoroughbred Charities of America Select Stallion Season Auction, will be held Saturday, Jan. 5 at the Keeneland Entertainment Center in Lexington.

No Tax Code Changes on Gambling Deductions

Following targeted lobbying from the NTRA, "Fiscal Cliff" legislation passed Jan. 1 by both the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives contained language that exempts wagering losses from limitaton on itemized deductions.

Coil Looks to Go Out on Top in San Pasqual

Dual grade I winner Coil, soon to be a stallion, seems primed to go out on top in the $150,000 San Pasqual Stakes (gr. II) Jan. 5 at Santa Anita Park.

Crestwood to Host Stallion Open House

Pope McLean's Crestwood Farm will host its stallion open house for breeders Jan. 6, from noon to 5 p.m. at the stallion barn in Lexington.

New York Owner/Breeder Ed Wachtel Dies

Ed Wachtel was a successful New York owner/breeder whose runners included New York-bred Horse of the Year Claramount.

Top Juvenile Sire Harlan's Holiday Sets Mark

Harlan's Holiday, who stands at WinStar Farm in Versailles, saw his 2-year-olds earn a seasonal record $2,954,556 in 2012, eclipsing the previous record of $2,811,337 set in 2008 by Tapit.

Pastern Injury Ends Unusual Suspect's Career

Unusual Suspect won six stakes races in California and one in Australia, highlighted by the 2010 Hollywood Turf Cup (gr. IT), during a 72-race career.

Lower Takeout Among NY Council's Suggestions

The New York Racing Fan Advisory Council has released its formal recommendations for ways to improve horse racing in the state, and at the top of the list is lower pari-mutuel takeout.

Bloodstock Agent Stiff Files for Bankruptcy

Lexington-based bloodstock agent Dennis Stiff has filed for Chapter 7 federal bankruptcy protection, listing $13,915 in assets and $705,833.12 in liabilities.

Oral Arguments Scheduled in Ohio VLT Appeal

Oral arguments have been scheduled on a public policy group's appeal of a ruling that it doesn't have the legal standing to sue over a 2011 law authorizing racetrack video lottery terminals.

Gulfstream to Continue Stall Rent Payments

The Florida HBPA said Jan. 1 Gulfstream Park has agreed to continue to pay for stall rent through the end of February for Calder Casino & Race Course-stabled horses that race at Gulfstream.

Marshua's River: Heavenly Landing on Defense

Defending winner Heavenly Landing takes on nine older fillies and mares Jan. 5 in the $100,000 Marshua's River Stakes (gr. IIIT) at Gulfstream Park, including Team Block's highly consistent Leading Astray.

Midwest/Canada Regional: Driven for Success

Mari Hulman George's interest in Thoroughbreds is up to speed.

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Sean Feld to Manage Stallion Bullet Train

Wintergreen Stallion Station announced Jan. 2 that Sean Feld, formerly of Spendthrift Farm near Lexington, has been named managing director of Bullet Train, LLC.

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