Articles posted February 20, 2014

2014 Triple Crown Preview

• February 20, 2014

This year's pre-season guide has unique statistics not found anywhere else. Download Now

2014 Triple Crown Preview is Now Available

• February 20, 2014

This year's pre-season guide has unique statistics not found anywhere else.

BC: Wise Dan - Reigning Horse of the Year

• By Claire Novak
• February 20, 2014
• Breeders' Cup

Claire Novak talks with trainer Charlie LoPresti about Reigning Horse of the Year, Wise Dan.Wise Dan will seek to defend his title in the Breeders' Cup Mile on Nov 2. Watch Video

Promise Keeper

• By Eric Mitchell
• February 20, 2014
• Thoroughbred Owners and Breeders Association

A chance meeting with a forgotten champion leads Jeanne Mirabito to create a haven for pensioners.

Tampa Bay Trainer Could be 'Lone Survivor'

• February 20, 2014
• Thoroughbred Racing, Southeast Region

Tampa Bay Downs trainer Leon McKanas, longtime fan of the CBS-TV hit series Survivor, will get his chance to appear in the show's new season, which begins airing Wednesday, Feb. 26 at 8 p.m.

Emmett Park Moves into Risen Star Field

• By Blood-Horse Staff
• February 20, 2014
• Thoroughbred Racing, Triple Crown, Southwest Region, Kentucky

Gore Range Stable's Emmett Park has joined the Risen Star Stakes Presented by Lamarque Ford (gr. II) field at Fair Grounds Race Course & Slots as he drew in off the also-eligible list following the scratch of Bond Holder.

Norman Asbjornson Retired to Pin Oak Lane

• By Blood-Horse Staff
• February 20, 2014
• Thoroughbred Breeding, Northeast Region

Dual stakes winner Norman Asbjornson has been retired from racing to stand at Dr. William O. Solomon's Pin Oak Lane near New Freedom, Pa.

'Horse Races Now' App to Carry Meydan Racing

• By Blood-Horse Staff
• February 20, 2014
• Thoroughbred Racing, International

Horse Races Now, a mobile application available on iTunes and Google Play, announced an agreement Feb. 20 with Am West Entertainment to showcase live and replay video from the Dubai World Cup Carnival.

L'Amour de Ma Vie All Heart in Balanchine

• By Myra Lewyn
• February 20, 2014
• Thoroughbred Racing, International

L'Amour de Ma Vie flashed an impressive acceleration off the turn to the win the $200,000 Balanchine (UAE-II) Feb. 20 at Meydan while anxious favorite Certify suffered her first defeat.

Doneraile Court Moves to Dove Hill Farm

• By Blood-Horse Staff
• February 20, 2014
• Thoroughbred Breeding, Midwest Region

Dual graded stakes winner Doneraile Court (Seattle Slew -- Sophisticated Girl, by Stop the Music) has moved to Lisa Duoos' Dove Hill Farm near New Prague, Minn., for the 2014 season.

Fair Grounds Cuts Overnight Purses 10%

• By Tom LaMarra
• February 20, 2014
• Thoroughbred Racing, Midwest Region, Southwest Region

Overnight purses at Fair Grounds Race Course & Slots have been reduced 10% for the rest of the current race meet, track officials said Feb. 20.

That Handicapping Show: Risen Star Stakes

• By Claire Novak
• February 20, 2014
• Handicapping, Triple Crown

Claire Novak and Frank Angst hope to continue their winning streak this weekend with two key Kentucky Derby prep races, the Besilu Stables Fountain of Youth Stakes and Risen Star Stakes. watch video

That Handicapping Show: Risen Star Stakes

• February 20, 2014

Claire Novak and Frank Angst hope to continue their winning streak this weekend with two key Kentucky Derby prep races, the Besilu Stables Fountain of Youth Stakes and Risen Star Stakes. Don't forget to check Frank and Tom's picks in last weeks That Handicapping Show for the Barbara Fritchie that is running this weekend. They are sticking with their picks! Download Brisnet Past Performances for the Risen Star Stakes.

Q&A With Hall of Fame Jockey Mike Smith

• February 20, 2014
• Thoroughbred Racing, West Region

"I try to ride the best I know how to ride," Smith said. "I love horses, I truly do. I like people to know that and I hope it shows in my riding, let's put it that way. I have to be the best I can possibly be."

Smith to Co-Chair Racehorse Ranking Committee

• By Blood-Horse Staff
• February 20, 2014
• International

International Federation of Horseracing Authorities chairman Louis Romanet has appointed Phil Smith, the British Horseracing Authority's head of handicapping, as co-chairman of the World's Best Racehorse Rankings Committee.

Split Decision in Instant Racing Ruling

• By Frank Angst
• February 20, 2014
• Kentucky

The Kentucky Supreme Court has ruled the state's horse racing commission has the statutory authority to allow wagering on historical racing, but questions about taxation will require further action in circuit court.

Calabrese Splits With Trainer Kirk Ziadie

• By Jim Freer
• February 20, 2014
• Thoroughbred Racing, Southeast Region

Owner Frank Carl Calabrese and trainer Kirk Ziadie have ended a high-profile partnership in which they each led in wins at two recent race meets at Calder Casino & Race Course and at the first summer/fall meet at Gulfstream.

Downey Profile: What Gets FOY Top Billing?

• February 20, 2014
• Handicapping, Triple Crown

The Fountain of Youth Stakes is comprised almost entirely of early-pace and stalking types, with a couple of closers looking to narrow the gap late. Let's try to sort them out.