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Jockey Alan Garcia Records 1,00th Victory

Jockey Alan Garcia earned the 1,000th win of his career when he drove odds-on choice Saint Eligius to victory by three-quarters of a length in the second race at Gulfstream Park March 20, according to Equibase.

Jody Slew Unlikely for Fair Grounds Oaks

Martin Racing Stable and Dan Morgan's Jody Slew is now considered "unlikely" to compete in the March 26 Fair Grounds Oaks (gr. II).

KY Derby Contender Profile: Ice Box

Ice Box, the less fancied of two runners trained by Nick Zito for owner Robert LaPenta, jumped into the Kentucky Derby conversation after his nose victory in the Florida Derby.

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Protest Cancels First Race at Aqueduct

The horses for Aqueduct's first race March 21 did not arrive at the security barn by 8:00 a.m., the designated deadline, and as a result the first race has been canceled.

Sick Calder Horse Affects Gulfstream Card

Management at Gulfstream Park canceled the first and sixth races March 22 due to a temporary quarantine of horses stabled at Calder Race Course.

Buzzards Bay Sires First Foal

The first reported foal by grade I winner Buzzards Bay is a filly born March 11 at Timber Ridge Farm near Felton, Pa.

Corneal Ulcer Treatment Covered at Vet Conference

With their large, exposed eyes, horses are at risk for diseases of the cornea, the clear outer layer of the eye, said Elizabeth A. Giuliano, DVM, MS, Dipl. ACVO, associate professor of veterinary medicine and surgery at the University of Missouri, at the 2010 Western Veterinary Conference, held Feb. 14-18 in Las Vegas, Nev.

Barretts March Sale to Follow OBS Sale

Timing could be crucial for the Barretts March 2-year-old sale. Pushed back to March 22, two weeks later than the 2009 sale, the Southern California auction now follows the large Ocala Breeders' Sales Company sale in Florida.

Bourbon Bay Crests in San Luis Rey Handicap

Odds-on choice Bourbon Bay solidified his hold on the distance turf handicap division in Southern California when he rolled to a 2 1/2-length victory in the $150,000 San Luis Rey Handicap (gr. IIT) at Santa Anita March 20.

Liam's Dream Uses Rail to Win Cicada

Riding with a purpose, jockey Anna Rose Napravnik guided Liam's Dream through a narrow opening on the rail to win the $100,000 Cicada Stakes (gr. III) March 20 at Aqueduct.

Ice Box Slams Door at 20-1 in Florida Derby

Ice Box, the less fancied of two runners trained by Nick Zito for owner Robert LaPenta, ground out a nose victory over another outsider, Pleasant Prince, in the $750,000 Florida Derby (gr. I) March 20.

D' Funnybone Rolls to Swale Victory

If there was any doubt about D' Funnybone being the top 3-year-old sprinter in the nation, those questions were answered emphatically on March 20.

CHRB Gets No Help on Hollywood Park Plans

A representative of the Hollywood Park Land Company told the California Horse Racing Board March 19 that plans to demolish the Inglewood track and develop the 238-acre site are progressing but gave few details.

Society's Chairman Rules in Appleton Stakes

Last at the top of the lane, Society's Chairman charged relentlessly on the far outside to nip fellow Canadian-bred Rahy's Attorney by a head in the $100,000 Appleton Stakes (gr. IIIT) on the Gulfstream Park turf March 20.

Unrivaled Belle Has No Match in Rampart

Unrivaled Belle, benefitting from a poor break by Venezuelan shipper Bambera, took advantage of an uncontested lead and sailed home to a 1 3/4-length victory in the $150,000 Rampart Stakes (gr. III) March 20 at Gulfstream

Pinhookers' Profits Grow at OBS March Sale

Based on yearling average, financial risk has been cut for Barretts March auction in Southern California.

Devil May Care Rebounds in Bonnie Miss

Overlooked at odds of 7-1, Glencrest Farm's Devil May Care took over at the top of the stretch and bounded away to a 2 3/4-length victory in the $200,000 Bonnie Miss Stakes (gr. II) March 20 at Gulfstream Park.

Baffert Weighing Lookin At Lucky's Next Race

Trainer Bob Baffert said Lookin At Lucky's response to training will determine whether the colt will run in the Santa Anita Derby or wait a week for Arkansas Derby

Brilliant Sprinter Bob Black Jack Retired

Grade I winner Bob Black Jack, who returned from a 14-month layoff to capture the San Carlos Handicap (gr. II) at Santa Anita Feb. 20, has been retired after sustaining a soft tissue injury during a workout March 19.

Barretts March Sale: Horses to Watch

Read a list of top prospects based on workout times, yearling purchase prices, and pedigrees.

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).

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.

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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