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Colonial Affair Dies in Argentina

Colonial Affair Dies in Argentina

Colonial Affair, who helped Julie Krone make history in 1993 by becoming the first female jockey to win the Belmont Stakes and first to win any of the Triple Crown races, died on the morning of April 23 in Argentina.

 Wednesday, April 24, 2013
Researcher Wins Prep for Charles Town Classic

Researcher Wins Prep for Charles Town Classic

The winner of the inaugural Charles Town Classic in 2009 seems well on his way to making a bid for top honors again this year.

 Monday, March 29, 2010

Greenberg, Breeder of Colonial Affair, Dies

Hermen Greenberg, breeder of 1993 Belmont Stakes (gr. I) winner Colonial Affair, died Feb. 28.

 Tuesday, March 02, 2010
Actin Good Leads Fred Hooper Field

Actin Good Leads Fred Hooper Field

Actin Good, a lightly raced 3-year-old gelded son of Yes It's True, has the advantage of being the lone graded stakes winner in the $100,000 Fred W. Hooper Handicap (gr. III) Dec. 15 at Calder Race Course, and drew the outside post in the 1 1/8-mile event on the main track.

 Wednesday, December 12, 2007
Actin Good Behaves in Pegasus Stakes

Actin Good Behaves in Pegasus Stakes

When trainer Bobby Dibona saddled Actin Good for the $250,000 Pegasus Stakes (gr. III) on the Breeders' Cup undercard at Monmouth Park Oct. 27, he respected the horse more than the bettors who sent him off at odds of 10-1. Actin Good rewarded Dibona's faith with a gutsy frontrunning performance, fighting through a neck-and-neck stretch duel with Now A Victor to take the 1 1/8-mile event by a neck.

 Saturday, October 27, 2007
Breeders' Cup Focus: Corinthian

Breeders' Cup Focus: Corinthian

Corinthian seemed to be on the fast track early, however, winning two of his first three races, including an allowance victory over Jazil to start his 3-year-old campaign. Bred in Kentucky by Gracefield Equine and Hargus Sexton, Corinthian then crossed the finish line first in the Fountain of Youth (gr. II), but was disqualified to third.

 Saturday, October 13, 2007

Sal Russo After 'Third' Belmont

Trainer Sal Russo will be sending out his first Belmont Stakes (gr. I) starter tomorrow, but the 44-year-old native of Valley Stream will be looking for his third victory in the "Test of the Champion."

 Friday, June 10, 2005

Traffic Chief In Charge of Albany

Barry Schwartz' homebred New York Derby winner Traffic Chief added the $150,000 Albany Stakes to his resume Wednesday afternoon at Saratoga.

 Wednesday, August 20, 2003

Colonial Affair, Southern Halo to Argentina

Colonial Affair, winner of the 1993 Belmont Stakes (gr. I), and prominent stallion Southern Halo will stand the Southern Hemisphere breeding season in Argentina

 Wednesday, July 09, 2003

Lakenheath Heads Chou Croute Field

James Tafel's Lakenheath, coming off a half-length victory over Bala in the Truly Bound Handicap Jan. 3, heads a field of nine in Saturday's $150,000 Chou Croute Handicap for older fillies and mares at Fair Grounds.

 Thursday, February 20, 2003

Lakenheath Gets it Done in Truly Bound

Heavy favorite Lakenheath found her best stride in the stretch Friday at Fair Grounds, winning the $75,000 Truly Bound Handicap by a half-length over a fast-charging Bala.

 Friday, January 03, 2003

Lakenheath Nips With Ability in Arlington Matron

James B. Taefel's Lakenheath outdueled favored With Ability down the stretch of the 1 1/8-mile Arlington Matron Handicap (gr. III) to prevail by a head bob on a muddy track Monday.

 Monday, September 02, 2002

After Four Decades, Trainer Schulhofer Retires

After four decades as a trainer, Flint (Scotty) Schulhofer has officially announced his retirement, although he still will be a daily visitor at the barn, which will now be run by his son and long-time assistant Randy.

 Thursday, January 03, 2002