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Jock Agent Cooper Has Castanon's Back

Jock Agent Cooper Has Castanon's Back

Long-time jockey agent Dennis Cooper seeks respect for his client, Jesus Castanon, and other Midwest riders. Castanon is the rider of Preakness Stakes (gr. I) winner and Belmont Stakes (gr. I) hopeful Shackleford.

 Monday, June 06, 2011
Guidry to Retire at Churchill

Guidry to Retire at Churchill

Veteran jockey Mark Guidry, 21st on the all-time list of North American riders with more than 5,000 victories, plans to close out his riding career Nov. 10 at Churchill Downs.

 Wednesday, November 07, 2007
Six Stakes Offered at Hawthorne Nov. 3

Six Stakes Offered at Hawthorne Nov. 3

On a day when the Illinois Thoroughbred gets some undivided attention, the six $100,000 stakes for horses foaled and/or conceived in the Prairie State will offer a variety of challenges for the average handicapper. Here is a closer look at the 2007 edition of the Phil Georgeff Festival of Racing to be held Nov. 3.

 Thursday, November 01, 2007
Bucksplasher, Sired Champion Buck's Boy, Dead

Bucksplasher, Sired Champion Buck's Boy, Dead

Bucksplasher, who sired Eclipse Award winner and Breeders' Cup Turf (gr. IT) victor Buck's Boy, died the first week of October.

 Tuesday, October 09, 2007