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Texas Breeder/Owner Cook Dead at 75

Leland P. Cook Jr., a successful Texas breeder/owner who raced 1993 Kentucky Derby (gr. I) runner Dixieland Heat, died Nov. 6 after a lengthy illness.

 Tuesday, November 10, 2009

Dixieland Heat to Q6 in Texas

Dixieland Heat, sire of champion and millionaire Xtra Heat, will stand in 2006 at Drs. Ken and Linda Quirk's Q6 Ranch near Belton, Texas.

 Monday, October 03, 2005

Grade I Winner Delaware Township Sires First Winner

Delaware Township, a two-time grade I winner, was represented by his first winner when his daughter Fightin Hen won June 5 at Calder Race Course.

 Monday, June 06, 2005

Indiana Downs Opens Friday Amid Strong Interest from Horsemen

Indiana Downs opens its 48-day Thoroughbred meeting Friday evening. The Shelbyville, Ind. track has received strong interest for this year's meet as it has received stall applications for nearly 1,300 horses. The oval offers only 400 stalls.

 Friday, April 16, 2004

NYRA Names New Security Director

Kenneth T. Cook has been named director of security for The New York Racing Association Inc.

 Wednesday, November 26, 2003

Leland and Sue Cook Win Top Award in Texas

Leland and Sue Cook, owners of Richland Ranch near Corsicana, Texas, received the top award Saturday night at the Texas Thoroughbred Association's annual banquet in Austin.

 Sunday, January 20, 2002