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Hey Byrn Scores, Headed to Florida Derby

Hey Byrn Scores, Headed to Florida Derby

Bea Oxenberg's 3-year-old Hey Byrn reaffirmed his credentials as a potential Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (gr. I) contender March 2 at Gulfstream Park when he drew off to win a 1 1/8-mile allowance race by six lengths under jockey Edgar Prado.

 Sunday, March 02, 2008
Kentucky Derby, NASCAR Team Up Again

Kentucky Derby, NASCAR Team Up Again

For the second consecutive year, Churchill Downs and UPS will team up to bring the horsepower of the Kentucky Derby to NASCAR, as the two companies unveiled a special Kentucky Derby 134 paint scheme Feb. 29 that will be featured on the #44 UPS Toyota Camry during the Aaron's 499 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series race at Talladega Superspeedway April 27.

 Friday, February 29, 2008
Hawthorne Optimistic For Spring Meet

Hawthorne Optimistic For Spring Meet

Handle rose by more than 7% during Hawthorne Park's new January racing schedule, and the Chicago-area racetrack is hoping that the upswing will continue when doors open March 7 for the start of its spring meet.

 Friday, February 29, 2008
Lane's End: Pletcher Nominates 24

Lane's End: Pletcher Nominates 24

A total of 156 horses were nominated for the $500,000 Lane's End Stakes (gr. II) March 22 at Turfway Park.

 Sunday, February 24, 2008
Trujillo Injured at Gulfstream

Trujillo Injured at Gulfstream

The 24-year-old jockey was thrown from his mount in the seventh race Feb. 23.

 Saturday, February 23, 2008
Indian Blessing Readies For FG Oaks

Indian Blessing Readies For FG Oaks

Last year's champion 2-year-old filly will make a return trip to Louisiana March 8.

 Saturday, February 23, 2008

Hiles Named to KY Equine Council

Gov. Steve Beshear named Rick Hiles as a replacement on the drug research council.

 Saturday, February 23, 2008
Turf War Headed to WinStar Derby?

Turf War Headed to WinStar Derby?

The 3-year-old Dixie Union colt will either run in the WinStar Derby or Lane's End Stakes.

 Saturday, February 23, 2008
NHC Tourney Set For March 1

NHC Tourney Set For March 1

Top three finishers earn an automatic berth in the championship in Las Vegas next year.

 Friday, February 22, 2008
Laurel Cancels Feb. 22 Program

Laurel Cancels Feb. 22 Program

A wintry mix of snow, sleet, and freezing rain that is expected to hit the Baltimore-Washington region forced Maryland Jockey Club officials to cancel live racing at Laurel Park Feb. 22.

 Thursday, February 21, 2008
Monmouth Announces Stakes Schedule

Monmouth Announces Stakes Schedule

Headlined by the $1 million Haskell Invitational (gr. I) on Aug. 3, Monmouth Park will offer $3.85 million in graded stakes for the 2008 racing season, which runs from May 9 through Sept. 28.

 Thursday, February 21, 2008
War Pass Works, Pyro Doing Well

War Pass Works, Pyro Doing Well

The two early Kentucky Derby favorites, one in Lousiana, the other in Florida, are on schedule for their respective trainers.

 Sunday, February 10, 2008
Turfway Cancels Feb. 10 Card

Turfway Cancels Feb. 10 Card

Frigid temperatures forced the Florence, Ky. racetrack to cancel live racing Feb. 10.

 Sunday, February 10, 2008

Thoroughbred Week: Feb. 9, 2008

This week in Thoroughbred Racing.

 Friday, February 08, 2008
Steroid Policy Implemented at Sales

Steroid Policy Implemented at Sales

Keeneland Association and Fasig-Tipton Co. officials jointly announced Nov. 15 that the policy regarding exogenous anabolic steroids will be implemented for weanlings and yearlings beginning with their 2008 sales.

 Friday, November 16, 2007
Stevens Joins HRTV

Stevens Joins HRTV

Hall of Fame jockey Gary Stevens has reached an agreement with HorseRacing TV to serve as an on-air analyst, the network announced Nov. 7.

 Wednesday, November 07, 2007

Patriot Act Has Right to Improve in Louisiana BC 'Cap

William Farish's Patriot Act, runner-up by a neck when favored in the Tenacious Handicap last month, gets a chance to make amends in the Louisiana Breeders' Cup Handicap Saturday at Fair Grounds Race Course.

 Thursday, January 04, 2007

Declan's Moon Faces Big Test in San Pasqual

Declan's Moon, racing's 2004 juvenile champion, faces six other older horses Saturday in Santa Anita's $150,000 San Pasqual Handicap (gr. II).

 Thursday, January 04, 2007