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Canadian Stallion Alumni Hall Dies

Alumni Hall, a multiple graded stakes winner for William S. Farish and partners, was euthanized in June because of complications associated with heart failure.

 Tuesday, September 13, 2011

Mineshaft Retired with Minor Injuries

Mineshaft, the leading handicap horse in the country, was retired Friday due to what trainer Neil Howard said was a small chip in his right front ankle.

 Friday, October 03, 2003

Mineshaft Takes Ben Ali by Daylight; Pimlico Special Next

Mineshaft ran his American record to five wins in six starts with a nine-length victory over three overmatched foes in the Ben Ali Stakes (gr. III) at Keeneland on Friday, and the 4-year-old colt by A.P. Indy now takes aim at his first grade I contest, the Pimlico Special in Baltimore on May 16, Preakness eve.

 Friday, April 25, 2003

Fair Grounds Race Report: Baked Goods

Trainer Neil Howard cooks up a rich New Orleans Handicap victory with Mineshaft.

 Sunday, March 02, 2003

Mineshaft Digs Deep for Diplomat Way Win

Mineshaft improved to a perfect 3-for-3 in the United States and posted his first stakes victory stateside in the $75,000 Diplomat Way Handicap Sunday at Fair Grounds.

 Sunday, January 19, 2003

Rock Slide Tenacious in Fair Grounds Victory

In a finish that was almost too close to call, Rock Slide nipped Discreet Hero in a thrilling $75,000 Tenacious Handicap at Fair Grounds Sunday.

 Sunday, December 08, 2002

Rock Slide Tenacious in Fair Grounds Victory

In a finish that was almost too close to call, Rock Slide nipped Discreet Hero in a thrilling $75,000 Tenacious Handicap at Fair Grounds Sunday.

 Sunday, December 08, 2002