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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.

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.

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.

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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Super Saver, Odysseus Face Tough 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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Market Booster Pensioned From Broodmare Duty

Market Booster, an Irish and German champion, has been retired as a broodmare by her owner, Elizabeth Moran.

Tough Gulfstream 'Cap Attracts Cool Coal Man

Graded stakes winners Cool Coal Man and Grasshopper drew the top weight assignments as part of a contentious field for the $300,000 Gulfstream Park Handicap (gr. II) March 13.

NY Lawmakers Want Urgency in Casino Decision

State lawmakers March 10 urged Gov. David Paterson, who is considering pulling the plug on Aqueduct Entertainment Group's casino deal at Aqueduct, to pick from one of the remaining bidders if the AEG contract is scuttled.

She Be Wild Looks to Bounce Back in Fla. Oaks

Champion filly She Be Wild, a disappointing fifth in her season debut last month at Gulfstream Park, ships further north to Tampa Bay Downs in hopes of rebounding in the $175,000 Florida Oaks (gr. III) March 13.

'Undercover' Churchill COO Gets TV Time

Churchill Downs Inc. chief operating officer Bill Carstanjen took part in the TV show Undercover Boss. The episode, filmed at Arlington Park and Calder Race Course last year, will air March 14.

The Week in Photos: March 10, 2010

This week's slideshow includes photos of Misremembered, Crisp, Proviso, Win Willy, Paddy O'Prado, Awesome Act, Flanders, Medaglia d'Oro, and Vodka.

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Porter on Pedigrees: Rachel Alexandra

Rachel Alexandra is from the first crop of the El Prado (IRE) stallion Medaglia d'Oro, who is promising to extend an American branch of the line Sadler's Wells.

Awesome Act Sets Up Family Showdown

MAHUBAH'S CORNER, by Avalyn Hunter
From a separate branch of the Almahmoud family than fellow Triple Crown hopeful Eskendereya comes Awesome Act, who powered into consideration with an easy Gotham Stakes win.

Super Saver Starts Back in Tampa Bay Derby

WinStar Farm's Super Saver will make his much-anticipated 3-year-old debut in the $300,000 Tampa Bay Derby (gr. III) March 13.

Irish Champion Eagle Mountain Retired

Eagle Mountain, an Irish champion and runner-up in the 2008 Emirates Airline Breeders' Cup Turf (gr. IT), has been retired from racing after injuring a tendon while in training.

1-Year Suspension Recommended for KY Trainer

Stewards at Turfway Park in Kentucky have issued a ruling suspending trainer Jeffrey Scott Raley for one year after one of his employees was seen with a hypodermic needle and syringe containing vodka in the receiving barn.

Eskendereya Leads Florida Derby Nominees

Zayat Stable's Eskendereya, 8 1/2-length winner of the Fountain of Youth Stakes (gr. II), is among 92 3-year-olds nominated for the $750,000 Florida Derby (gr. I) to be run March 20 at Gulfstream Park,

PA Tracks Must Answer for Racing Promotion

The chair of the Pennsylvania Horse Racing Commission said March 10 racetrack casinos in the state are expected to demonstrate "concrete ways their commitment to live racing and breeding."

Blue Horse Charities Takes Grant Applications

Blue Horse Charities is now accepting grant applications for Thoroughbred adoptions made in 2009. Applications must be postmarked by April 1 to be considered.

NY Stallion Anasheed to Russia

Anasheed, a 10-year-old son of A.P. Indy, has been sold for stallion duty in Russia.

HRRN to Broadcast Major March 13 Races

HRRN will broadcast live the Tampa Bay Derby March 13 from Tampa Bay Downs. Coverage will also include the New Orleans Ladies and the Santa Margarita, featuring Rachel Alexandra and Zenyatta, respectively

Ejection of Trainer Adamo Rescinded by PHRC

Trainer Anthony Adamo, ejected from Hollywood Casino at Penn National Race Course along with owner Michael Gill, has been permitted access to the Pennsylvania racetrack.

Papa Clem Gets First Mare in Foal

Grade II and millionaire Papa Clem has gotten his first mare in foal.

Sanan: Listen to Message, Understand Context

Breeders' Cup board member Satish Sanan said March 9 he has reached out to several industry officials he may have offended with comments made on a satellite radio program, but it's time to move on.

Navicular Syndrome Management Reviewed

Because navicular problems might affect soft tissue as well as bone, MRI is a better diagnostic tool than X ray in these cases, said Robert K. Schneider, DVM, MS, professor at Washington State University College of Veterinary Medicine, and part owner of MREquine, a mobile MRI unit.