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Furthest Land to Travel to Dubai World Cup

Ken and Sarah Ramsey will aim to make international history on March 27 when their Breeders' Cup Dirt Mile (gr. I) winner Furthest Land competes in the $10-million Dubai World Cup (UAE-I).

Mick Peterson to Discuss Racetrack Surfaces

Dr. Michael "Mick" Peterson will address "Assessing Track Surfaces" at a seminar for horsemen to be held in Arcadia, Calif., March 14. Peterson is the executive director of the Racing Surfaces Testing Laboratory.

Apple Blossom Receives 45 Nominations

As expected, 2009 Horse of the Year Rachel Alexandra and two-time champion Zenyatta were chief among the 45 fillies and mares nominated to the $5 million Apple Blossom Invitational (gr. I) at Oaklawn Park April 9.

OBS Makes March Sale Time Changes

OBS officials want to give buyers more time to look at the auction's horses.

OBS March Sale to Test Market Depth

There are 339 horses in the catalog, making it the largest of the five major select sales of 2-year-olds in training.

Triple Crown Talk - Live Blog

Join Jason Shandler and Tom LaMarra for a live chat this Friday, March 12th, from Noon - 1 p.m. EDT as they discuss this weekend's key prep races.

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RTCA Continues to Seek Support For Chile

The RTCA says Chilean backstretch workers need more support as earthquakes continue to rock Chile. Many backstretch workers have sought temporary shelter in racetrack infields.

Rachel vs. Zenyatta - Tale of the Tape

Our new Rachel Alexandra vs. Zenyatta Showdown page will help you stay up-to-date on the latest news and happenings leading up to the historic showdown.

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Downey: Advantage to Lookin At Lucky in Rebel

The pace scenario in the grade II Rebel is neatly arranged. From seven entries, we have one with early speed, one that lags back, and five that can be expected to press or stalk. The stalker that finishes best should win.

NY Harness Track Eyes Lower Takeout Rates

An upstate New York harness track announced March 11 it wants to reduce pari-mutuel takeout rates to the state minimum in response to calls from horseplayers.

Jockey James Lopez Gets Win No. 1,000

Jockey James Lopez earned his 1,000th career win when he guided Dance Hall Darlin to her maiden score in the ninth race at Turfway Park March 11.

Participants on Forbes' Billionaires List

Forbes released its annual list of billionaires March 11, and several persons on the list of the world's wealthiest individuals are involved in the Thoroughbred industry.

Big Brown to Shuttle To Australia This Year

According to an announcement on the Vinery Australia Web Site, the farm has "secured a significant shareholding" in Big Brown and the stallion will shuttle beginning this year.

Youbet Announces Fourth Quarter, 2009 Results

Youbet, which is being acquired by Churchill Downs Inc., for a reported $126.8 million, announced its 2009 fourth quarter and full year earnings March 11.

Rosario Fires Agent Stauffer, Hires Ebanks

Jockey Joel Rosario, second to Rafael Bejarano at Santa Anita in overall victories with 42 through March 10, fired agent Vic Stauffer and hired Ron Ebanks, who had represented cousins Tyler and Michael Baze.

Attendance Light at TRA/HTA Convention

Attendance has been light at this year's joint annual meeting of the Thoroughbred Racing Association and Harness Tracks of America at the Hyatt Grand Champions Resort in Indian Wells, Calif.

Decelerator, Beautician Battle in Honeybee

Decelerator, winner of the Marsha Washington Stakes as the favorite one month ago, battles Grey Goose Breeders' Cup Juvenile Fillies (gr. I) runner-up Beautician in the $125,000 Honeybee Stakes at Oaklawn Park March 13.

KY Racing Aid Bill Called 'Life Preserver'

Legislation authorizing Instant Racing, a tax on advance deposit wagering, and a reduction in the pari-mutuel excise tax sailed through the Kentucky Senate Committee on State and Local Government March 11.

Inside Information Stakes Up For Grabs

The top four finishers of last month's Hurricane Bertie Stakes (gr. III), including winner Kays and Jays, return for the $150,000 Inside Information Stakes (gr. II) March 14 at Gulfstream Park.

Lookin At Lucky Debuts With Blinkers in Rebel

Trainer Bob Baffert brings out his big gun, 2009 juvenile champion Lookin At Lucky, in the $300,000 Rebel Stakes (gr. II) at Oaklawn Park March 13. Now he just wants to be sure the son of Smart Strike is ready to fire.

Pinhookers' Profits Rise at F-T Florida Sale

Rate of return on investment grows, rising to 91.9% from only 39% for the 2009 edition of the auction.

Live Video of Rachel, Zenyatta on NTRA.com

The National Thoroughbred Racing Association is launching a Webcast called NTRA Live!, which features original programming and live video of key races, including the 2010 debuts of Rachel Alexandra and Zenyatta March 13.

First Mare in Foal to Monba

The first mare in foal to grade I winner Monba is Hanna's Fury, a winning half-sister to two stakes winners.

Bank Files Suit Against Paulson Trust

The Allen E. Paulson Living Trust has been sued by PNC Bank, claiming the breeding entity has defaulted on a loan totaling nearly $1.6 million.

Einstein Gets First Mare in Foal

The first mare in foal to grade I winner Einstein is Lantern Hill Farm's Lever To Heaven, an Irish-bred, stakes-placed mare by Bluebird.

First Winner by Weeping Willow

Weeping Willow was represented by his first winner when his 2-year-old son Aly Weeping led all the way to win by 1 1/4 lengths March 9 at Sunland Park in his first start.

John Franks Memorial Sale Has 154 Juveniles

The auction is scheduled for March 21 at Evangeline Downs Racetrack & Casino in Louisiana.

Crisp: Getting Better With Every Race

Newbie owner Michael Talla discusses Crisp's journey leading up to the April 30 Kentucky Oaks (gr. I), and how she's improving with every race.

TC Talk: Does It Get Any Better Than This?

Three Kentucky Derby preps and the return of Rachel and Zenyatta make March 13 an epic day.

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CTHS Restructures Fee for Yearling Sales

With a view to the changing economy, the Canadian Thoroughbred Horse Society (Ontario Division) has restructured fees for its annual Canadian-bred yearling sale.

AEG Out as Casino Operator at Aqueduct

New York officials have scuttled the deal with Aqueduct Entertainment Group to develop a sprawling casino at Aqueduct racetrack, leaving an uncertain future over when the project will ever take shape.

THS: Tampa Bay Derby and San Felipe

Jason, Tom, and Les Instone of twinspires.com preview the Tampa Bay Derby (gr. III) and the San Felipe Stakes (gr. II).

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NYRA Unveils 2010 Belmont Stakes Logo

The 2010 Belmont Stakes (gr. I) logo features a galloping horse before the Brooklyn Bridge, the New York City skyline, and the Empire State Building. The 142nd Belmont is set for June 5.

PhoneBet TV Viewers Will Be in the Dark

Comcast, the broadcasting network of Philadelphia Park Casino & Racetrack's daily television show PhoneBet TV, has announced it will remove the show from its lineup effective March 31.

Downey: Super Saver, Odysseus Face Home Team

Only seven are entered in the Tampa Bay Derby, but boy, what a tough race--unless Super Saver runs the way he did in his last race--or Odysseus.

NJ Breeders Simply Hoping Monmouth Plan Works

Thoroughbred breeders and owners in New Jersey hope a new summer format at Monmouth Park is successful, but they also are concerned about whether it will have a long-term positive effect.

Under Tack Show for OBS March Sale Postponed

Show pushed back because of heavy rain to March 13 and 14 in Central Florida.

Southeast: Individual Attention

John and Jill Stephens don't try to make horses better but, instead, seek the best in each horse.

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Straight Talking to Elloree Training

Straight Talking, a 4-year-old son of Dixieland Band, will enter stud at Franklin G. Smith's Elloree Training Center near Elloree, S.C.

Aged Horses Show Reduced Vaccination Response

The old gray mare's immune system ain't what it used to be.

Streak On Line for Caracortado in San Felipe

Dave in Dixie and American Lion will seek revenge against Robert B. Lewis Stakes (gr. II) winner Caracortado in the $150,000 San Felipe Stakes (gr. II), a key 3-year-old prep at Santa Anita March 13.

Scherf on Wagering Security 'Mission'

Thoroughbred Racing Associations executive vice president Chris Scherf addresses wagering security issues at conference.

Zenyatta Faces Eight in Santa Margarita

Unbeaten champion Zenyatta will spot eight rivals from 12 to 19 pounds as she begins her quest for Horse of the Year honors in 2010 in the $250,000 Santa Margarita Invitational Handicap (gr. I) at Santa Anita March 13.

Paragallo Should Not Feel Burdened

Ernie Paragallo's attorney said his conviction places a 'burden' on owners. Are you kidding me?

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Paragallo Convicted of 33 Misdemeanors

New York owner/breeder Ernie Paragallo was convicted of 33 of 34 misdemeanor animal cruelty counts in a non-jury trial.

Kentucky Derby Trail: Make or Break Weekend

There isn't a grade I stakes to be found March 13-14, but it is by far the most important weekend of the year so far for 3-year-old males.

Buy a Derby Hat, Save a Horse

Polly Singer of Georgetown has designed three Derby hats that will benefit the Kentucky Equine Humane Center

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Bickersons Right Back in Cicada Stakes

Back on short rest, Bickersons heads a field of eight 3-year-old fillies assembled for the $100,000 Cicada Stakes (gr. III) at Aqueduct March 13, the first graded stakes of the year in New York for females.

Rockingham Will Not Open in 2010

After conducting racing for more than 100 years, Rockingham Park will not open for live racing in 2010, the track announced March 10.

Hammer Time: Mixed Juvenile Market Messages

The first two major select auctions of the juvenile selling season sent mixed messages about the health of the marketplace.

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