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Singspiel Experiences Fertility Problems

Darley stallion Singspiel has experienced fertility problems since the commencement of the 2010 breeding season that are thought to be linked to a brief illness he suffered in January, according to a release from the farm.

All-White Colt Makes Debut at Turfway

Arctic Bright, a rare all-white horse, is slated to make his first start at Turfway Park March 19.

Awesome Act Works Toward Wood Memorial

Gotham Stakes (gr. III) winner Awesome Act went an "easy" half-mile in :50.43 the morning of March 20 as he continued preparations for the $750,000 Wood Memorial (gr. I) at Aqueduct Racetrack April 3.

Take the Points to Run in Dubai Duty Free

In one of several changes involving horses slated to run on the March 27 Dubai World Cup (UAE-I) program, Starlight Partners' dual grade I winner Take the Points has been given a new target, the Dubai Duty Free (UAE-I).

General Quarters Bounces Back From Injury

General Quarters, whose left foot swelled up March 14, is recovering nicely and is still slated to compete in the New Orleans Handicap (gr. II) March 27.

TVG Named TV Partner of 2010 Claiming Crown

The Thoroughbred Owners and Breeders Association and the National Horseman's Benevolent and Protective Association announced that TVG will be the official television partner of the 2010 Claiming Crown at Canterbury Park.

Equine Research Supported by Grayson and Barbaro Fund

Fifteen new research projects to benefit the horse will be launched this year through funding from the Grayson-Jockey Club Research Foundation. Four other projects begun in 2009 will be funded in their second and concluding year, with a total allocation of $889,697 for the 19 projects.

Unwanted Horses Gain New Supporter

The Unwanted Horse Coalition (UHC) announced their newest member, Intervet Schering Plough Animal Health (ISPAH), one of the country's largest animal health companies.

Strangles Vaccine in Europe Proven Safe in Pregnant Mares

 A live-attenuated strangles vaccine already in use in Europe has proven safe and effective in pregnant mares, according to a recent study.

Barretts Horses Perform Well During Preview

Four youngsters worked a furlong in :09 4/5 at the March 19 under-tack preview of the March 22 Barretts selected 2-year-olds in training sale. Those were the fastest times of the day during the preview at Fairplex Park.

Barbaro Fund Makes Disbursements of $134,707

The National Thoroughbred Racing Association announced March 19 that the NTRA Charities-Barbaro Memorial Fund has made three new disbursements to support laminitis research.

Ex Mountain Cop Named Oregon HOY

The Oregon Thoroughbred Owners and Breeders Association announced the state's champions of 2009 at the annual awards banquet March 13.

Barbaro's Brother a Step Away from Derby

Barbaro's full brother could be one strong run away from the Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (gr. I).

Dominguez Gets Win Number 4,000

Dominguez, who swept every NYRA meet last year, is currently the nation's leading rider by number of wins for 2010.

WV '10-10-10 Program' Hinges on Governor

A bill on West Virginia's 10-10-10 program, which offers purse supplements to in-state Thoroughbred owners, as well as breeders and stallion owners, awaits action by the governor.

D' Funnybone Being Pointed to Preakness

D' Funnybone, trained by Rick Dutrow Jr., will go for his fourth grade II score March 20 at Gulfstream when he leads a field of nine in the Swale Stakes.

Camarero Horseplayer Wins $4.9 Million

A Camarero Race Track bettor won the $4.9 million Poolpote for being the lone winning pick six ticket holder on March 15.

Triple Crown Talk - Live Blog!

Join Jason Shandler and Tom LaMarra for a live chat this Friday, March 19th, from Noon - 1 p.m. EDT as they discuss this weekend's key prep races.

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Pimlico Legend Charles 'Chick' Lang Dies

Former assistant racing director at Pimlico Race Course was an industry legend for promoting and transforming the Preakness Stakes.

Thayer Makes Case for Instant Racing Bill

Republican Kentucky Sen. Damon Thayer spent more than an hour March 18 in a GOP caucus in an attempt to make a case for Instant Racing via statutory approval.

Barretts March Sale Training Preview March 19

The official training preview for the 21st Annual Barretts March Sale of 2-year-olds in training sale is March 19 on the Fairplex Park racetrack adjacent to Barretts, beginning at 10:00 a.m.

CHRB Files Objection to Magna Creditor Plan

The California Horse Racing Board disputes more than $3 million that it contends belonged to off-track wagering entities when Magna Entertainment Corp. filed for bankruptcy one year ago.

Guest Blog: A Nurse Mare Named Goldie

Blood-Horse editorial intern Kelsey Riley writes a guest blog entry about her experiences at Sam Son Farm working with nurse mare Goldie and her adopted foal, Katie.

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Tuscan Evening Bids to Stay Perfect in 2010

Tuscan Evening, bidding for her ninth win in 13 starts since arriving in the United States last year, faces seven rivals in the $150,000 Santa Ana Handicap (gr. IIT) on the Santa Anita turf course March 21.

Polish Miner to St. Hilaire in Washington

Polish Miner, Oregon's leading sire this year, has been relocated to Gary Jackson's St. Hilaire Thoroughbreds near Yakima, Wash.

Kiss the Kid Defends Appleton Stakes Title

Popular 7-year-old Kiss the Kid is back to defend his title as the slight favorite in the $100,000 Appleton Stakes (gr. IIIT) on the Gulfstream Park turf March 20.

NTRA.com to Stream Florida Derby Live

The National Thoroughbred Racing Association's website, NTRA.com, will offer free, live video streaming of the March 20 Florida Derby (gr. I) from Gulfstream Park in Hallandale, Fla.

Q&A With Odysseus Trainer Tom Albertrani

Jason Shandler talks with Trainer Tom Albertrani about Odysseus. Plus, Florida Derby picks.

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Gretchen Jackson Joins NTRA Subcommittee

Gretchen Jackson, who owned Barbaro with her husband Roy, has joined an NTRA subcommittee focused on the care of retired racehorses. The subcommittee also works on improving standards for racetracks, industry participants.

Hangin' With Haskin: Rachel and Jess

The truth of the matter is that the Apple Blossom showdown turned into one big mess.

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THS: Florida Derby and Bonnie Miss

Jason, Evan, and James Scully of twinspires.com preview the Florida Derby (gr. I) and Bonnie Miss (gr. II).

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Erlton, Entepreneur to All Star

Stakes winners Erlton and Entepreneur will stand at Jack Hebert's All Star Thoroughbreds near Sulphur, La.

Downey: Florida Derby An Upset in the Making?

I'd rather try my longshot and lose than take a short price. There are several quality horses that will offer decent odds.

Bambera Adds International Flavor to Rampart

Venezuelan star Bambera, who is expected to take on undefeated Zenyatta in the Apple Blossom Invitational next month, adds intrigue to the field of eight selected for the $150,000 Rampart Stakes (gr. III) at Gulfstream Park.

Rescheduled Cicada Adds One

Bickersons heads a field of seven 3-year-old fillies in the rescheduled $100,000 Cicada Stakes (gr. III) at Aqueduct, the first graded stakes of the year in New York for females.

OBS March Sale Results Provide Hope

Average rises 10.6% and median increases 16.8% while the buy-back rate declines.

Kentucky Derby Trail: Gulfstream Greenhorns

The second wave of 3-year-olds will be hitting the shore all at once in the $750,000 Florida Derby.

Bourbon Bay One to Beat in San Luis Rey 'Cap

Bourbon Bay, who shot to the top of the Southern California turf marathon division one month ago, figures to be a strong choice in the $150,000 San Luis Rey Handicap (gr. IIT) on the Santa Anita grass March 20.

Rule Heads Lineup for Florida Derby

WinStar Farm's homebred Rule, part of trainer Todd Pletcher's powerful stable of 3-year-olds, is the 5-2 morning line favorite for the $750,000 Florida Derby (gr. I) at Gulfstream Park March 20.

Odysseus Journeys to Churchill Downs

PORTER ON PEDIGREES, by Alan Porter
The Malibu Moon colt Odysseus embarked on what what might be an epic lead-in to a 2010 Triple Crown campaign when he captured the recent Tampa Bay Derby (gr. III).

D' Funnybone Looks Strong in Swale

Paul Pompa Jr.'s D' Funnybone handled a field of 3-year-olds at the same distance and over the same Gulfstream Park strip last month in his season debut, and now the colt is favored to do the same in the $150,000 Swale Stakes

And They're Off: March 17, 2010

Lenny and Steve discuss the Jess Jackson, Rachel Alexandra, Zenyatta, and the latest Kentucky Derby preps.

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Christine Daae Gets Tested in Bonnie Miss

Christine Daae will try to prove she is worthy of the lofty expectations when she faces a solid field of runners that includes graded stakes winners Amen Hallelujah and Devil May Care in the $200,000 Bonnie Miss Stakes

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Keith Pronske Named North's TOC Vice Chair

Keith Pronske, who joined the board of directors of the Thoroughbred Owners of California (TOC) in December, has been appointed vice chair for Northern California.

Mr. Fantasy Ready For Action

Mr. Fantasy, winner of last year's Withers Stakes (gr. III), makes his comeback after a nearly 11-month layoff March 18 in an optional claimer at Gulfstream Park.

Does Freedom of Speech Pertain to Horsemen?

A horseman and writer said he has been barred from a South Florida racetrack for simply speaking his mind and trying to make a difference.

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Rags to Riches Delivers Colt

Champion Rags to Riches, winner of the 2007 Belmont Stakes (gr. I), delivered a Henrythenavigator colt March 17 in Ireland.

KY Horse Industry Aid Bill Derailed--Again

Legislation to aid the horse industry in Kentucky may be dead after developments in the state capital March 17.

Safety Alliance Releases Updated Standards

As expected, the National Thoroughbred Racing Association Safety and Integrity Alliance has updated its code of standards to include wagering security measures.