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Slew's Saga to California

Slew's Saga, a major stakes winner by Seattle Slew, will stand at Sue Hubbard and Associates near Santa Margarita, Calif.

 Thursday, January 22, 2009

Champion Slew o' Gold Euthanized at 27

Slew o' Gold, a multiple champion by Seattle Slew, was euthanized Oct. 14 at Robert N. Clay's Three Chimneys Farm near Midway, Ky.

 Monday, October 15, 2007
Jockey Bravo Breaks Collarbone; Out 3-4 Weeks

Jockey Bravo Breaks Collarbone; Out 3-4 Weeks

Jockey Joe Bravo was hospitalized with a broken left collarbone following a spill at Belmont Park, when his mount broke down in the upper stretch during the third race on the New York track's opening day card.

 Friday, September 07, 2007

MRLS Effects Minimal in Central Florida

The impact of the deadly mare reproductive loss syndrome has been minimal on central Florida horse farms this year, but experts say steps should be taken to limit future problems in the area's vast equine industry.

 Friday, April 07, 2006

C.C. Lopez Out 6-8 Weeks With Cracked Ribs

Jockey C.C. Lopez, who was thrown to the track after his mount, Happy Face, broke her left fore ankle in Friday's third race at Aqueduct, suffered a broken left thumb and cracked ribs, according to his agent, James Riccio Jr.

 Saturday, November 26, 2005

Jockeys Avoid Disaster in Aqueduct Spill

Journeyman jockey C.C. Lopez took off his remaining mounts at Aqueduct on Friday, citing an injured thumb and sore ribs following a nasty three-horse spill. Lopez plans to consult a personal physician regarding his injuries and is uncertain whether he will return to racing over the weekend.

 Friday, November 25, 2005

Happy Ticket Has Workout for Distaff

Happy Ticket, who gained a lot of believers after a strong second to Ashado in the Oct. 1 Beldame Stakes (gr. I), had her last workout Wednesday morning for Saturday's Emirates Airline Breeders' Cup Distaff (gr. I).

 Wednesday, October 26, 2005

British Online Betting Firm Will Cover Other Company's Customer Losses

The British-based online betting company Betfair has announced a "rescue package" under which it will cover the losses for most of the customers of the Sporting Options betting exchange, which ceased operations and was placed under administration Monday.

 Tuesday, November 16, 2004

British Online Betting Firm Will Cover Other Company's Customer Losses

The British-based online betting company Betfair has announced a "rescue package" under which it will cover the losses for most of the customers of the Sporting Options betting exchange, which ceased operations and was placed under administration Monday.

 Tuesday, November 16, 2004

British Betting Exchanges Offer Assurances to Customers

Following the placement of the British betting company Sporting Options under administration, meaning it has financial problems, other betting exchanges were quick to assure customers that their accounts were safe.

 Monday, November 15, 2004

A Chapter in Triple Crown History: King Kong

As Smarty Jones attempts to duplicate Seattle Slew's feat as an undefeated Triple Crown winner, the following excerpt from "Seattle Slew," published by Eclipse Press, recounts the weeks and events leading up to Slew's Belmont Stakes victory.

 Tuesday, May 25, 2004

Kentucky Appoints Chief Steward for Derby Week

Dr. Ted Hill, a steward for the New York Racing Association appointed by The Jockey Club, will serve as interim chief state steward during Kentucky Derby (gr. I) week.

 Tuesday, April 20, 2004

Kentucky Appoints Chief Steward for Derby Week

Dr. Ted Hill, a steward for the New York Racing Association appointed by The Jockey Club, will serve as interim chief state steward during Kentucky Derby (gr. I) week.

 Tuesday, April 20, 2004