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Goldikova's First Foal Is a Colt

Alain and Gerard Wertheimer's homebred champion Goldikova, the sole three-time Breeders' Cup winner, produced her first foal, a colt by leading sire Galileo.

What's Going On Here - Chasing Points

The good news is Churchill recognizes changes will be made.

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WV Stewards Suspend Wehrman Two Years

West Virginia racing stewards have suspended Randy Wehrman for two years because of integrity issues raised after the former Charles Town Races racing secretary received an alleged $700 loan from a local horseman.

Northeast/Mid-Atlantic Regional: Sweet Candy

CandyLand Farm's Herb and Ellen Moelis have raised millions for retired racehorses.

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West Coast Regional: Out of This World

Linda Madsen brings Thoroughbreds to Milky Way Farm.

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Southeast Regional: On the Square

Plain-talking Eddie Plesa Jr. may be having his lucky day.

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MJC Plans Major Redevelopment at Laurel Park

The Maryland Jockey Club plans to build a new clubhouse and grandstand at Laurel Park on the opposite side of the existing structures at the track, as well as knock down all existing barns and relocate new ones.

Heading in the Right 'Direction'

by Ann Peters
The gritty grey filly Mizdirection won last November's Breeders' Cup Turf Sprint (gr. IT), and she put in another remarkably game performance to win 'in her comeback Jan. 6 in the Monrovia H. (gr. IIT).

Derby Future Wager Pool 1 on Quiet Weekend

The Kentucky Derby Future Wager will run during an uncharacteristically quiet weekend starting Friday.

Alpha Makes Dubai Debut in Maktoum Challenge

2012 Travers Stakes (gr. I) winner and former U.S. classics hopeful Alpha is set to make his Dubai debut Feb. 7 in the $250,000 Al Maktoum Challenge Round 2 (UAE-II) Sponsored by Tabloid.

NHC Finals to Add Third Day of Competition

When top tournament handicappers gather for the National Handicapping Championship finals in January 2014, they will encounter a new format that will add a third day of competition.

Finger Lakes Embarks on Expansion Project

Finger Lakes Casino & Racetrack has started construction on a $12 million expansion of its video lottery terminal facility.

New Mexico Slaughter Facility Bill Rejected

The New Mexico House Feb. 4 rejected a bill that would have authorized the state Department of Agriculture to study the feasibility of a slaughter facility to process horse meat for human consumption.

Grade II Winner Soldat Retired

Soldat, a dual graded stakes winner by War Front, finished in the top two in eight of 12 starts and earned $622,760.

Denial of Dutrow's License Upheld in Kentucky

In a decision that upholds the Kentucky Horse Racing Commission's ability to deny racing licenses, a hearing officer has upheld the KHRC's 2011 decision to deny trainer Richard Dutrow Jr. a racing license.

Florida Lawmakers Address Expanded Gambling

The Florida Senate Committee on Gaming took more testimony Feb. 4 in an effort to shape future policy on expanded gambling in the state.

Metabolic Syndrome Dangerous for Pregnant Mares (AAEP 2012)

Equine metabolic syndrome--defined as obesity, insulin resistance, and high insulin levels circulating in the bloodstream--is a dangerous condition for any horse, but it puts pregnant mares in an especially precarious in situation. Owners and veterinarians should address metabolic syndrome and related conditions (such as laminitis and insulin resistance) ...