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First Foal by Nobiz Like Shobiz Is a Filly

The first reported foal by grade I winner Nobiz Like Shobiz is a filly born Jan. 27 at Haymarket Farm near Louisville.

Denis of Cork to Stand at Vinery in Florida

Denis of Cork, a graded stakes winner and third in the 2008 Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (gr. I), will enter stud at Tom Simon's Vinery near Summerfield, Fla.

The Fastest 3YO You Haven't Heard of Yet

Through five weeks of the 2010 season, there have been only three 3-year-olds that have posted a Beyer Speed Figure of 100 or more, and only one of those has done it around two turns. Any guesses on who the horse is?

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Winding Oaks Stallion Show Feb. 13

Ocala farm's show features Graeme Hall and Strong Hope.

First Foal by Curlin Dies

The first foal by two-time Horse of the Year Curlin has died less than a month after she was born, it was confirmed Feb. 9.

TradeZone: AAEP 2009 - Lameness Treatments

If there's one thing Thoroughbred owners encounter at some point, it's a lameness scenario. Something's not right with your horse's gait, and you and your veterinarian tirelessly work to figure out the cause of the lameness.

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Zayat: Insurance Check Went to Stable

Horse owner Ahmed Zayat and trainer Mike Mitchell said Feb. 9 that the horse Thorn Song, for whom Zayat Stable received an insurance payment, is still alive in California.

What's Going On Here: Lending Influence

We need the help of banks. And we need people like Ahmed Zayat.

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HRTV: Jockey Ahmed Ajtebi

Jockey Ahmed Ajtebi, jockey of Vale of York, decided to stay in the United States after his victory in the 2009 Breeders' Cup Juvenile.

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KY Trainers Suspended for Class I Positives

Two Kentucky trainers received 180-day suspensions because their runners tested positive for the Class I substance O-desmethyltramadol, which has an analgesic effect, in 2009.

HRTV: Lucky Baldwin

The story of Elias Jackson Baldwin, an eccentric millionaire who jumpstarted horse racing in Southern California.

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Gonzalez Denied Stud Book Privileges

At its Feb. 9 meeting, The Jockey Club's board of stewards accepted the recommendation of The Jockey Club Registrar to deny Florida resident Lope Gonzalez all privileges of The American Stud Book effective Jan. 1, 2011.

HRTV: Shadow of Illinois

Graded stakes winner Shadow of Illinois beat the odds when he successfully returned to the track after a multi-year layoff.

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Ohio Ballot Vote on Racetrack VLTs Progresses

A November 2010 ballot question on racetrack video lottery terminals in Ohio moved a step closer to becoming reality Feb. 8.

Inside Track: Pollard's Visions

He may have been cocky and charismatic, but to Norah Pollard her father was even more than that: John "Red" Pollard was a superhero.

Edmund Gann, Raced Medaglia d'Oro, Dies

Edmund Gann, a leading California owner who campaigned dozens of stakes winners alone and in partnership, died Feb. 7 after a bout with cancer.

Kentuckyderby.com Web Site Launched

Churchill Downs has launched www.KentuckyDerby.com, the official Web site for the 136th running of the Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (gr. I)

California Breeder/Owner Ernest Auerbach Dies

Ernest Auerbach, who campaigned several California graded stakes winners, died Feb. 1 of pancreatic cancer at his Pacific Palisades, Calif. home.

Turfway Reverses, Reschedules Likely Exchange

After gathering a consensus from horsemen, Turfway Park has reversed a previous decision regarding the Likely Exchange Stakes and has rescheduled the $50,000 race for Feb. 13.

Jayaramans Remove 25 Horses From Ice Barn

Summer Bird, last year's champion 3-year-old male, is one of 25 horses being transferred from trainer Tim Ice by Drs. K.K. Jayaraman and Vilasini Jayaraman. Ice currently is based at Oaklawn Park in Arkansas.

Southeast: Pleasant Passion

Helen and Joe Barbazon hit the heights with Presious Passion.

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Impending Storm Forces Several Cancelations

With another 10 to 20 inches of snow expected in the Baltimore and Washington D.C. areas by the evening of Feb. 9, the Maryland Jockey Club has cancelled live racing at Laurel Park for Feb. 10 and 11.

Southwest Regional: All in, In Oklahoma

A native of Tulsa, Carter spent his weekends on ranches in the Oklahoma panhandle region, doctoring cattle and working feed lots. He has known since age 10 that he wanted to pursue a career with animals.

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Bank Pushes for Oversight of Zayat Stables

Even though Zayat Stables has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, Fifth Third Bank will continue its push to have a trustee named to oversee the operation.

Accelerated Vaccination Combats Horse Influenza Outbreaks

Equine influenza (the "flu") used to be considered a mere annoyance by many, but major outbreaks such as H1N1/swine flu in humans and the Australian equine influenza outbreak of 2007 have changed our thinking. These days, when a flu outbreak is reported, masks, hand sanitizers, and shots run out faster than bread and milk before a winter storm.

Woman Fined for Forging Horse Health Documents

A Boscobel, Wisc., woman has been fined for selling horses without testing them for disease and forging documents claiming the tests had been done, the state veterinarian's office said.

Voluntary CEM Surveillance Testing Announced

Stallion owners are asked to participate in a voluntary surveillance test effort for contagious equine metritis (CEM) in order to help animal health authorities collect accurate information on the presence (or absence) of the disease in the United States. The USDA's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service's veterinary services program has set a...

F-T Winter Mixed Sale's Gross, Average Rise

Median price holds steady during the auction, which was held Feb. 8 in Lexington.

Zarkava's First Foal Is a Filly

The Aga Khan's Zarkava, the unbeaten winner of the 2008 Qatar Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe (Fr-I) and that year's Cartier Horse of the Year, gave birth Feb. 6 to her first foal.

Dancing in Silks Named Dual Cal-Bred Champion

Dancing in Silks, winner of the 2009 Sentient Jet Breeders' Cup Sprint (gr. I), has been named California champion sprinter and older male by the California Thoroughbred Breeders Association.

Lavender Sky Brings $340,000 at Fasig-Tipton

Broodmare prospect is the highest-priced horse sold so far at the Kentucky winter mixed sale.

Five Questions: Paul Wagner

Documentary filmmaker is putting finishing touches on 'Thoroughbred' which will debut on KET March 8.

Steve Haskin's Derby Dozen: Feb. 8, 2010

With Winslow Homer off the Kentucky Derby trail, which new 3-year-old has entered the top twelve? Presented by Darby Dan Farm.

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NJ Lawmakers to Consider Sports Betting Bill

Legislation that would allow New Jersey racetracks and Atlantic City casinos to accept wagers on sporting events will go before an Assembly panel the week of Feb. 8.

Simms Joins Warrendale Sales Team

Hunter Simms recently joined Warrendale as bloodstock services and pedigree analyst.

Elusive City Colt Shatters Festival Record

Colt brings NZ$110,000 ($75,786 in U.S. funds) as New Zealand yearling sale ends.

Tanaka Gets Five-Year Sentence

Former Thoroughbred owner Gary Tanaka was sentenced to five years in prison for securities fraud while he helped run Amerindo Investment Advisors.

Equine Carpal Spavin Treatment

Carpal spavin is a degenerative form of osteoarthritis located at the junction of the medial splint bone (the inside part) and the second carpal (knee) joint. Not only does this result in crippling lameness, but quality of life issues often lead to euthanasia of affected horses. At the 2009 American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP) Convention, h...

Different West Nile Virus Genetic Lineage Evolving?

It's a variant of Murphy's Law: Anytime you think you have a handle on something, the unexpected happens and you're off balance again. The equine health world might be in this boat now concerning West Nile virus infection in horses. With several different types of vaccines available and in widespread use in the United States over the last seve...

Cup-Bound Richard's Kid All Heart in 'Antonio

Richard's Kid is Dubai-bound after winning the $150,000 San Antonio Handicap (gr. II) at Santa Anita Feb. 7 in his first start for new owner Sheikh Rashid bin Mohammed al Maktoum's Zabeel Racing International.

Bim Bam Lowers Boom in Hallandale Beach

Front-running Bim Bam surged late to upset odds-on choice Interactif by a nose in a terrific finish to the $125,000 Hallandale Beach Stakes on the turf Feb. 7 at Gulfstream Park.

Turfway Adds Feb. 15 to Schedule

After losing the weekend of Feb. 6-7 to cold weather conditions, Turfway Park will add Presidents Day, Feb. 15, to its live racing schedule.

Santa Anita Trainers Adjust to Stakes Changes

Despite heavy rain that forced cancellation of Santa Anita's stakes-heavy card Feb. 6, horsemen are making whatever adjustments are necessary and are moving forward.

Eightyfiveinafifty Mending Well

Eightyfiveinafifty should be able to return to training in a week after receiving 14 stitches to repair a cut suffered during his premature departure from the racetrack during the running of the Feb. 6 Whirlaway

NZ Festival Sale Opens With a Record

Yearling brings NZ$90,000 ($62,000 in U.S. funds) at Karaka.

F-T Winter Mixed Sale Has Quality Stock

Sale company officials hopeful the market has stabilized after big downturns in 2009.

Star Guitar Adds to String at Delta Downs

Star Guitar chalked up his sixth win in a row when he cruised to a 3 1/2-length win in the $200,000 Louisiana Premier Night Championship Stakes Feb. 6 at Delta Downs.

Square Eddie Retired for Stud Duty

Grade I winner Square Eddie has been retired from racing and will stand at Vessels Station Farm near Bonsall, Calif.

Lengthy Purse Dispute Resolved in New Jersey

A battle over purse supplements for a New Jersey harness track that dates back to 2008 was resolved with the Feb. 6 announcement that purses at Freehold Raceway will increase by almost $5 million over the next year.

Weather Continues to Plague Racetracks

Turfway Park in Kentucky, Charles Town Races & Slots in West Virginia, and Philadelphia Park Casino & Racetrack in Pennsylvania canceled live racing for Feb. 7.