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Turfway Apprentice Gott Gets First Career Win

The beaming smile on Lindy Gott's face told the story of the third race at Turfway Park on the night of March 22, as the young jockey entered the winner's circle for the first time in her career.

 Friday, March 22, 2013

CHRB Issues Warning About Purina Sweet Feed

In hopes of heading off positive drug tests for zilpaterol, the California Horse Racing Board is warning trainers of sweet feed products containing a molasses base produced by Purina at its Turlock, Calif., mill.

 Friday, March 22, 2013
Seven Work Fastest Furlong at Fasig-Tipton

Seven Work Fastest Furlong at Fasig-Tipton

Spendthrift Farm stallion Malibu Moon was represented by two of the seven co-bullet workers who sped an eighth of a mile in 10 seconds flat during Fasig-Tipton's under tack show at Palm Meadows Training Center March 22.

 Friday, March 22, 2013
Exchange Wagering Facing Delay in California

Exchange Wagering Facing Delay in California

Implementation of exchange wagering in California will be delayed for several months after the state's Office of Administrative Law rejected provisions approved earlier this year by the California Horse Racing Board.

 Friday, March 22, 2013

Alabama HBPA Finally Gets Contract With Track

The Alabama Horsemen's Benevolent and Protective Association and Jefferson County Racing Association have struck a deal on a one-year contract that could lead to a return of live horse racing to the state.

 Friday, March 22, 2013

Are You Kidding Me to Point to Florida Derby

Are You Kidding Me, second in last year's Summer Stakes Presented by TVG (Can-IIT) on turf at Woodbine, will try racing on a dirt surface for the first time in the $1 million Besilu Stables Florida Derby (gr. I)

 Friday, March 22, 2013
Verrazano to Face Vyjack in Wood Memorial

Verrazano to Face Vyjack in Wood Memorial

Unbeaten Verrazano, the early favorite for this year's Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (gr. I), is set to make his next start April 6 in the $1 million Wood Memorial (gr. I) at Aqueduct, trainer Todd Pletcher said.

 Friday, March 22, 2013

HRRN to Broadcast, Stream Trainers' Dinner

Horse Racing Radio Network will provide live radio and Internet streaming coverage of the Kentucky Thoroughbred Association/Kentucky Thoroughbred Owners and Breeders Association's annual Kentucky Derby Trainers' Dinner.

 Friday, March 22, 2013

OH Racetrack Developers Put Through Ringer

Companies that plan to construct new racetrack gaming facilities in Ohio have been summoned to appear before the Ohio State Racing Commission for a third time March 27.

 Friday, March 22, 2013

TVG Drops Wagering Fee; Offers Free Streaming

Beginning April 1, TVG will drop the 25 cents per wager charged some customers and offer 10 hours of free streaming per month. TVG had charged the fee since its launch in July 1999.

 Friday, March 22, 2013
Verrazano is More Than Ready for the KY Derby

Verrazano is More Than Ready for the KY Derby

MAHUBAH'S CORNER
Coolmore's latest purchase handled the jump up to stakes company with aplomb in the Tampa Bay Derby.

 Friday, March 22, 2013
Black Caviar Electrifying in 24th Career Win

Black Caviar Electrifying in 24th Career Win

Undefeated Black Caviar easily tallied victory number 24 in the $400,000 William Reid Stakes (Aus-I) March 22 at Moonee Valley and joined the mighty Kingston Town in the history books with a record-tying 14th top-level win.

 Friday, March 22, 2013

Genetic Basis for Establishment of EAV Carrier State

New research from the University of Kentucky (UK) suggests that genetic factors play a role in determining stallion susceptibility to equine arteritis virus (EAV) infection.

 Friday, March 22, 2013

Indiana Downs Fills Positions for 2013 Meet

Indiana Downs, which will hold all Thoroughbred and Quarter Horse racing in the state this year, has filled key positions and plans a meet-long improvement project for its dirt and turf racing surfaces.

 Friday, March 22, 2013

Handling Equine Oral Tooth Extraction Failures (AAEP 2012)

Dental extractions don’t always go according to plan, so the practitioner needs to be ready for potential complications before removing a tooth. A Pennyslvania practitioner recently described typical reasons why oral extraction fail, alternative approaches when these problems occur, and the equipment, facilities, assistance, and skill a veterinarian...

 Friday, March 22, 2013

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