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Select Juveniles: Pinhookers Enjoy Return

Select Juveniles: Pinhookers Enjoy Return

The rate of return for pinhookers on select juveniles rose in 2012

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 Monday, May 14, 2012
Kentucky Derby Horses & Their Auction Prices

Kentucky Derby Horses & Their Auction Prices

This year's Kentucky Derby Presented By Yum! Brands (gr. I) entrants brought a variety of prices when offered at public auction, but none commanded more than $390,000.

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 Thursday, May 03, 2012

Depth Perception

Select sale companies need to make sure they have enough juveniles on offer to attract a crowd

 Tuesday, April 24, 2012
After the Thrill Is Gone - By Evan Hammonds

After the Thrill Is Gone - By Evan Hammonds

The bread-and-butter meets in Kentucky are teetering on the brink

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 Tuesday, April 10, 2012
And They're Off: Opening Day Edition

And They're Off: Opening Day Edition

Lenny and Steve discuss A.P. Indy, Dubai, and counter-attack the New York Times.

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 Wednesday, April 04, 2012
Is a National Racing Office Possible?

Is a National Racing Office Possible?

A free report from the pages of The Blood-Horse.

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 Wednesday, March 28, 2012
Tips From Fred Hertrich's Commercial Success

Tips From Fred Hertrich's Commercial Success

Bloodstock & Markets: Doing one's homework, value shopping among keys

 Tuesday, March 20, 2012
The Camel Is in the Tent

The Camel Is in the Tent

How long will racino operators, legislators support racing's side of the business?

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 Tuesday, March 20, 2012
At Large: Things That Make You Go Hmmmm (10)

At Large: Things That Make You Go Hmmmm (10)

Talking out both sides of the mouth ... and trying to make sense of it all.

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 Wednesday, March 14, 2012
Not Too Big to Fail - By Eric Mitchell (blog)

Not Too Big to Fail - By Eric Mitchell (blog)

Horses and jobs are leaving Kentucky for other racing states with casino gaming

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 Tuesday, February 28, 2012
Select 2YO Selling Season Approaches (blog)

Select 2YO Selling Season Approaches (blog)

More Optimism Than Pessimism As Select 2YO Selling Season Approaches

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 Monday, February 27, 2012
Talkin' Horses with David Milch

Talkin' Horses with David Milch

David Milch, the Thoroughbred horse owner who created the racetrack-themed dramatic series "Luck" that premiered on HBO Jan. 29.

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 Tuesday, February 21, 2012
Shopping for 2-Year-Olds? Here's Some Advice

Shopping for 2-Year-Olds? Here's Some Advice

Shari Eisaman talks about what she sees in young horses that indicates they will do well at the racetrack

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 Monday, February 20, 2012
Southwest Regional: Heartland of America

Southwest Regional: Heartland of America

Bigheart Thoroughbreds steps up in Oklahoma.

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 Tuesday, February 14, 2012
A Time to Replenish For Breeders and Sellers

A Time to Replenish For Breeders and Sellers

With all the cutbacks there is a void in the marketplace, and breeders and yearling sellers are starting to fill it

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 Monday, February 13, 2012
Redefining the List (blog)

Redefining the List (blog)

Should the general sires list include North American earnings only?

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 Tuesday, January 31, 2012
Auction Outlook 2012: The Recovery Continues

Auction Outlook 2012: The Recovery Continues

Keeneland director of sales Geoffrey Russell discusses the recovery of the Thoroughbred marketplace and his outlook for the future.

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 Monday, January 16, 2012
A Promising Beginning: Ted and Judy Nichols

A Promising Beginning: Ted and Judy Nichols

Couple's first foray into the breeding business nets grade I winner...

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 Tuesday, January 10, 2012
Past and Present (blog)

Past and Present (blog)

Calumet's prime Central Kentucky acreage is as hallowed as any other landmark in sport.

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 Tuesday, January 10, 2012
Finding Stallion Prospects (blog)

Finding Stallion Prospects (blog)

At Central Kentucky's Airdrie Stud, which developed Harlan's Holiday and was the home of Indian Charlie, racing brilliance and physical attractiveness are important.

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 Tuesday, December 20, 2011
Symposium Needs Follow-Through

Symposium Needs Follow-Through

The funny thing is the symposium has never been more relevant...

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 Tuesday, December 13, 2011
Industry Voices: Balance of Power (blog)

Industry Voices: Balance of Power (blog)

The West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals recently called a high-profile turf contest between the West Virginia Racing Commission and the Charles Town racetrack. The stakes were for the control of horse racing.

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 Tuesday, December 13, 2011
Blog: Keystone Kops

Blog: Keystone Kops

Thoroughbred racehorses require some basic care -- food, water, a clean environment, regular exercise, and veterinary care.

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 Tuesday, September 27, 2011
Eye of the Horseman - by Eric Mitchell

Eye of the Horseman - by Eric Mitchell

Despite genetics research, a trained eye and intuition will always have a place in this industry

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 Wednesday, September 14, 2011
Blog: Ms. 2,000: Tammi Piermarini

Blog: Ms. 2,000: Tammi Piermarini

Racetrack hours are tough on anybody, much less a jockey trying to raise three children

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 Tuesday, August 30, 2011
Blog: Metamorphosis

Blog: Metamorphosis

The Round Table has gone from spinning wheel to one rolling
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 Tuesday, August 23, 2011
A Friend Lost - By Eric Mitchell

A Friend Lost - By Eric Mitchell

Jim Hurst's connections with the industry were genuine and strong

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 Tuesday, August 16, 2011
Talkin' Horses with Donna Barton Brothers

Talkin' Horses with Donna Barton Brothers

Talkin' Horses is hosted by Ron Mitchell and Greg DePalma. This week's guests are Donna Barton Brothers, Ron Geary and Tom LaMarra for our new Handicapping segment.

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 Tuesday, July 19, 2011
Published Work: Peter Callahan

Published Work: Peter Callahan

'That's the way things go for a smallish racing entity like mine; I only get lucky once every 10 years.'

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 Tuesday, June 28, 2011
'Aiken' for Thoroughbreds - By Adam Spradling

'Aiken' for Thoroughbreds - By Adam Spradling

Corinne Ashton is a world class, four-star eventer and now Grand Prix dressage hopeful...and my first official riding lesson was with her. Hear about how she trains Thoroughbreds, whom a few are OTTB's

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 Thursday, June 16, 2011
Things That Make You Go Hmmmm (9)

Things That Make You Go Hmmmm (9)

Have you ever watched National League MVP Joey Votto of the Cincinnati Reds at the plate? Tom Lamarra offers thoughts on topics ranging from the Medication Summit to Handle

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 Wednesday, June 15, 2011
It's Time to Draw the Line

It's Time to Draw the Line

U.S. Senator Tom Udall (D-NM) and U.S. Rep. Ed Whitfield (R-KY) discuss medication.

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 Tuesday, May 03, 2011
Select 2YO Selling Season: Good and the Bad

Select 2YO Selling Season: Good and the Bad

What was good and what was bad about the 2011 select selling season for 2-year-olds in training.

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 Wednesday, April 20, 2011
Tracking Profitability

Tracking Profitability

2-year-olds most profitable market in 2010

 Tuesday, April 12, 2011
Sounding Off - By Eric Mitchell

Sounding Off - By Eric Mitchell

Five things? We received 50 unique recommend-ations to improve racing.

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 Tuesday, March 22, 2011
Midwest/Canada Regional: Tree Top

Midwest/Canada Regional: Tree Top

Rudy and Virginia Tarra hit the heights with Giant Oak

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 Tuesday, March 01, 2011
Class Dismissed - By Richard Zwirn

Class Dismissed - By Richard Zwirn

While Avalyn Hunter takes a rather hopeful view on whether high-class racemares make the best producers in her piece "From Fame to Foals" (The Blood-Horse of Feb. 12, page 390 ), sad to say, I am a bit more skeptical.

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 Wednesday, February 23, 2011
Pope: Reward Horses Generating Handle

Pope: Reward Horses Generating Handle

Thoroughbred industry marketer Fred Pope outlines a plan to reward the owners of the most popular horses with bonus purse money.

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 Thursday, February 03, 2011
Good-Bye Mom and Pop?

Good-Bye Mom and Pop?

The financial drain is becoming too large for small commercial Thoroughbred breeders to handle.

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 Thursday, February 03, 2011
West Coast Regional: Special Treatment

West Coast Regional: Special Treatment

Dr. Mark Dedomenico's Pegasus Training and Equine Rehabilitation Center keeps runners on track.

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 Tuesday, January 25, 2011
Twin Pillars By Evan Hammonds

Twin Pillars By Evan Hammonds

Marylou Whitney and Richard Duchossois have plenty to offer about the sport's future.

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 Tuesday, January 11, 2011
Quietly Improving Lives - By Nancy Kelly

Quietly Improving Lives - By Nancy Kelly

Recipients of The Jockey Club Foundation represent virtually every facet of the Thoroughbred industry.

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 Tuesday, January 11, 2011
Looking Forward to Flat By Eric Mitchell

Looking Forward to Flat By Eric Mitchell

Now is the time to take a serious look at reducing the racing calendar.

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 Tuesday, January 04, 2011
Midwest Regional: Hoosiers Go Higher

Midwest Regional: Hoosiers Go Higher

Purse increases create interest in Indiana racing.

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 Tuesday, December 21, 2010
Missing Mack - By Evan Hammonds

Missing Mack - By Evan Hammonds

In a word, Mack could best be described as "genuine."

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 Monday, December 13, 2010
Mounting Issues - By Steve Montemarano

Mounting Issues - By Steve Montemarano

The artificial insemination rule appears to have merit -- in a bygone era.

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 Tuesday, November 23, 2010
International Relations - By Wendy Christ

International Relations - By Wendy Christ

Industry newbie, limited budget, I stretched to land a broodmare at the Keeneland November mixed sale in 2001.

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 Tuesday, November 16, 2010
Lost Opportunities - By Eric Mitchell

Lost Opportunities - By Eric Mitchell

California trainer John Shirreffs looks back at 2009 and believes racing missed a huge opportunity to build up the sport and attract new fans.

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 Tuesday, October 19, 2010
Give Bute the Boot - By Eric Mitchell

Give Bute the Boot - By Eric Mitchell

Few issues in horse racing fire up people's emotions like medication. A couple of years ago the target was anabolic steroids, and the industry reacted quickly.

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 Tuesday, October 05, 2010
Special Report: Unwanted Horses

Special Report: Unwanted Horses

In this free special report The Blood-Horse examines racing's attempt to tackle the unwanted horse issue; looks at what happens to racehorses in other countries; and offers some commentaries from industry players.

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 Tuesday, October 05, 2010
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