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KHRC Rules on Life At Ten Situation

KHRC Rules on Life At Ten Situation

The Kentucky Horse Racing Commission voted March 10 that there was probable cause to believe that both jockey John Velazquez and chief state steward John Veitch were in violation of regulations regarding Life At Ten.

 Thursday, March 10, 2011
Pletcher Releases Statement on Life At Ten

Pletcher Releases Statement on Life At Ten

Life At Ten's trainer Todd Pletcher has released a statement regarding the 2010 BC Ladies' Classic.

 Thursday, March 10, 2011
Life At Ten Report to Be Released March 10

Life At Ten Report to Be Released March 10

The long-awaited Kentucky Horse Racing Commission report on Life At Ten's participation in the 2010 Breeders' Cup Ladies' Classic (gr. I) at Churchill Downs will be released March 10.

 Friday, March 04, 2011
And They're Off: Spring Training 2011

And They're Off: Spring Training 2011

Lenny and Steve discuss the new trend of prep races, the Fountain of Youth, Carry Back, Life At Ten, Frank Stronach and drugs.

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 Wednesday, March 02, 2011
And They're Off: President's Day 2011

And They're Off: President's Day 2011

Lenny and Steve discuss Tapizar/Comma to the Top/Brethren, NTRA Safety Alliance, Life At Ten, John Nerud and Honest Ableboy.

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 Wednesday, February 16, 2011
Integrity We Can Believe In By Eric Mitchell

Integrity We Can Believe In By Eric Mitchell

How does the Life At Ten episode reflect on the effectiveness of the [Safety and Integrity
 Alliance] program?

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 Tuesday, February 15, 2011
Life At Ten Goes Back to Work at Palm Meadows

Life At Ten Goes Back to Work at Palm Meadows

Multiple grade I winner Life At Ten worked for the first time this year Feb. 13, covering three eighths of a mile in an easy :38.50 at Palm Meadows Training Center in Florida.

 Sunday, February 13, 2011

Life At Ten Probe Ongoing; Drug Tests Done

The Kentucky Horse Racing Commission Feb. 9 offered no timeline for the ongoing probe into Life At Ten's performance in the 2010 Breeders' Cup Ladies' Classic, though there was public acknowledgment of drug testing.

 Wednesday, February 09, 2011
And They're Off: Groundhog Day 2011 Edition

And They're Off: Groundhog Day 2011 Edition

Lenny and Steve discuss Zenyatta and Bernardini, Life At Ten, and Elliott Burch. Sponsored by Darby Dan Farm.

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 Wednesday, February 02, 2011
Life At Ten Probe Update Next Week

Life At Ten Probe Update Next Week

When the Kentucky Horse Racing Commission meets Feb. 9, members will be given an update on the investigation into Life At Ten's participation in the Breeders' Cup Ladies Classic (gr. I).

 Tuesday, February 01, 2011
And They're Off: Eclipse Awards Edition

And They're Off: Eclipse Awards Edition

Lenny and Steve discuss the Eclipse Awards, Kentucky Derby prep races, Gulfstream Park, Life At Ten and Larry Jones.

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 Wednesday, January 19, 2011
KY Transportation Dept. in Life At Ten Probe

KY Transportation Dept. in Life At Ten Probe

The Office of the Inspector General in the Kentucky Transportation Department is assisting the Kentucky Horse Racing Commission in its probe of Life At Ten's participation in the Breeders' Cup Ladies Classic (gr. I).

 Tuesday, January 11, 2011
And They're Off: New Year's Edition

And They're Off: New Year's Edition

Lenny and Steve discuss the Robert J. Frankel Stakes, the breathalyzer tests at Gulfstream Park, and remember Edward Evans. Plus, comments from Bob Baffert on the new dirt at Santa Anita.

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 Wednesday, January 05, 2011
And They're Off: 2010 Year End Edition

And They're Off: 2010 Year End Edition

Lenny and Steve say good-bye to 2010 with the Offy Awards. Plus, Life At Ten, NYRA, and remembering Mack Miller.

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 Wednesday, December 15, 2010
Life At Ten Investigation Continuing

Life At Ten Investigation Continuing

The chairman of the Kentucky Horse Racing Commission said Dec. 13 that any action stemming from the investigation into the Life At Ten case would be brought before the entire commission upon completion of a thorough review.

 Monday, December 13, 2010
Two Questions Regarding Life At Ten

Two Questions Regarding Life At Ten

Life At Ten's connections wonder why she wasn't scratched or tested. By Eric Mitchell

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 Tuesday, November 23, 2010
And They're Off: Post BC Edition

And They're Off: Post BC Edition

Lenny and Steve present the post-Breeders' Cup edition of And They're Off featuring Zenyatta, Blame, Life At Ten, a review of the television coverage and more.

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 Wednesday, November 17, 2010
Most Memorable 2010 BC Moments

Most Memorable 2010 BC Moments

There were plenty of memorable moments at this year's World Championships.

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 Friday, November 12, 2010
Owner: Life At Ten Should Have Been Scratched

Owner: Life At Ten Should Have Been Scratched

In the latest salvo in the imbroglio over the Nov. 5 Breeders' Cup Ladies' Classic (gr. I), the owner of Life At Ten says the filly should have been scratched prior to the race at Churchill Downs.

 Friday, November 12, 2010
BC: No Action Until Life At Ten Probe Done

BC: No Action Until Life At Ten Probe Done

Breeders' Cup issued a statement Nov. 11 saying Kentucky regulators have authority in a probe surrounding the performance of Life At Ten in the Nov. 5 Breeders' Cup Ladies' Classic (gr. I).

 Thursday, November 11, 2010
KHRC: Life At Ten Investigation Continuing

KHRC: Life At Ten Investigation Continuing

The Kentucky Horse Racing Commission said Nov. 8 it is "continuing its inquiry" into the circumstances surrounding the performance of Life At Ten in the Nov. 5 Breeders' Cup Ladies Classic (gr. I) at Churchill Downs.

 Monday, November 08, 2010
Pletcher's 11 BC Contenders In Good Order

Pletcher's 11 BC Contenders In Good Order

Todd Pletcher said all 11 of his Breeders' Cup horses were fine the morning of Nov. 7.

 Sunday, November 07, 2010
Fighting Jockeys Meet With Kentucky Stewards

Fighting Jockeys Meet With Kentucky Stewards

Kentucky racing stewards conducted a hearing Nov. 6 with the three jockeys involved in a nearly disastrous bumping incident in the homestretch and an ensuing brawl following the Breeders' Cup Marathon (gr. III).

 Saturday, November 06, 2010

Life At Ten to Be Withdrawn From Auction

Life At Ten, the Malibu Moon mare who finished 11th and last in the Nov. 5 Breeders' Cup Ladies' Classic (gr. I), will be withdrawn from the Fasig-Tipton Kentucky November sale.

 Saturday, November 06, 2010
Unrivaled Belle Rings True in Ladies' Classic

Unrivaled Belle Rings True in Ladies' Classic

Unrivaled Belle swept past the leaders at the head of the stretch, staving off favored Blind Luck after opening a big lead to win the Breeders' Cup Ladies Classic (gr. I) Nov. 5 at Churchill Downs.

 Friday, November 05, 2010
Breeders' Cup Chat: Friday Picks

Breeders' Cup Chat: Friday Picks

Selections for the six Friday Breeders' Cup races at Churchill Downs.

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 Thursday, November 04, 2010
Haskin's BC Report: Post Pletcher

Haskin's BC Report: Post Pletcher

Post position may play a big role in this year's Breeders' Cup especially in the Classic, Mile and Ladies Classic.

 Tuesday, November 02, 2010
Pletcher Works Five BC Hopefuls at Churchill

Pletcher Works Five BC Hopefuls at Churchill

Todd Pletcher sent out five of his Breeders' Cup hopefuls Oct. 30 at Churchill Downs, including his Ladies' Classic (gr. I) duo of Cynthia DeBartolo's Life At Ten and Edward Evans' Malibu Prayer.

 Saturday, October 30, 2010
Pletcher Optimistic for a Big Breeders' Cup

Pletcher Optimistic for a Big Breeders' Cup

Todd Pletcher has pre-entered 11 horses -- more than any other trainer at the two-day Breeders' Cup World Championships to be held Nov. 5-6 at Churchill Downs.

 Wednesday, October 27, 2010
Quality Road, Other Pletcher Horses Work

Quality Road, Other Pletcher Horses Work

Led by Quality Road, Breeders' Cup World Championship contenders from the barn of trainer Todd Pletcher were hard at work at Belmont Park over the weekend.

 Monday, October 18, 2010
Life At Ten Rebounds With Beldame Romp

Life At Ten Rebounds With Beldame Romp

Life At Ten, who was beaten soundly by Persistently and the recently retired Rachel Alexandra last out, rebounded convincingly in the $350,000 Beldame Stakes (gr. I), romping to an easy victory Oct. 2 at Belmont Park.

 Saturday, October 02, 2010
Beldame: Life At Ten to Start Another Streak

Beldame: Life At Ten to Start Another Streak

Life At Life At Ten, who had a six-race win streak stopped in the Personal Ensign Stakes (gr. I) in her last start, will take on the Personal Ensign winner and four other rivals in the Beldame Stakes Oct. 2.

 Wednesday, September 29, 2010
Devil May Care, Life At Ten Work in Tandem

Devil May Care, Life At Ten Work in Tandem

Todd Pletcher worked a number of Breeders' Cup hopefuls Sept. 25 at Belmont Park. Devil May Care and Life At Ten may both race next Oct. 2.

 Saturday, September 25, 2010

Uncle Mo Turns in Sharp Five-Furlong Move

Repole Stable's 2-year-old sensation Uncle Mo, a 14 1/4-length maiden winner on Aug. 28, headlined a gaggle of Todd Pletcher trainees on the Belmont Park work tab Sept. 19.

 Sunday, September 19, 2010
Hangin' With Haskin: Retire Rachel? Why?

Hangin' With Haskin: Retire Rachel? Why?

It didn't take long for the 'Retire Rachel' cries to be heard. I can't really criticize those who believe Rachel's reputation has suffered, and feel each race compromises her legacy.

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 Tuesday, August 31, 2010
Persistently Shocks Rachel in Personal Ensign

Persistently Shocks Rachel in Personal Ensign

Persistently lived up to her name when she wore down reigning Horse of the Year Rachel Alexandra in the $300,000 Personal Ensign Stakes (gr. I) at Saratoga Aug. 29.

 Sunday, August 29, 2010
Rachel Returns to Grade I in Personal Ensign

Rachel Returns to Grade I in Personal Ensign

Rachel Alexandra will make her first foray into grade I company since defeating older males in the Woodward Stakes last September when she takes on four fillies and mares as the 2-5 favorite in the $300,000 Personal Ensign.

 Thursday, August 26, 2010
Molly Pitcher: Malibu Prayer the One to Beat

Molly Pitcher: Malibu Prayer the One to Beat

Grade I winner Malibu Prayer will give six pounds to five fillies and mares when she goes to post as the favorite in the $300,000 Molly Pitcher Stakes (gr. II) Aug. 29 at Monmouth Park.

 Thursday, August 26, 2010
Countdown to the Cup: Second Life

Countdown to the Cup: Second Life

For Life At Ten, it's been a long, eventful journey to the Personal Ensign

 Wednesday, August 25, 2010

Travers-Personal Ensign Double Offered

A double wager linking the Aug. 28 Travers Stakes (gr. I) with the following day's Personal Ensign (gr. I) will be offered at Saratoga Race Course.

 Monday, August 23, 2010
Life At Ten Drills for Personal Ensign Clash

Life At Ten Drills for Personal Ensign Clash

Life At Ten, who will take a six-race winning streak into the Personal Ensign Stakes (gr. I) Aug. 29 at Saratoga against Rachel Alexandra, worked five furlongs over the track for trainer Todd Pletcher Aug. 22.

 Sunday, August 22, 2010
Several Post Works at Saratoga

Several Post Works at Saratoga

Breezing in company over the main track at Saratoga early the morning of Aug. 15, Devil May Care had her final serious work for the matchup with West coast-based Blind Luck in the Aug. 21 Betfair TVG Alabama Stakes (gr. I).

 Sunday, August 15, 2010
Four Dutrow Horses Work at Saratoga Aug. 11

Four Dutrow Horses Work at Saratoga Aug. 11

Trainer Richard Dutrow Jr. had a quartet of horses on Saratoga Race Course's main track the morning of Aug. 11 for six-furlong works: Trickmeister, D' Funnybone, Boys At Tosconova, and I Want Revenge.

 Wednesday, August 11, 2010
The Week in Photos: July 19, 2010

The Week in Photos: July 19, 2010

Includes photos of Skipshot, Marlang, Paddy O'Prado, Life At Ten, and more.

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 Monday, July 19, 2010
Life At Ten Cruises in Delaware 'Cap

Life At Ten Cruises in Delaware 'Cap

Life At Ten earned a berth in the Breeders' Cup Ladies' Classic (gr. I) with her victory July 17 in the Delaware Handicap (gr. II) at Delaware Park.

 Saturday, July 17, 2010
Streaking Life At Ten Heads Del 'Cap Field

Streaking Life At Ten Heads Del 'Cap Field

Candy DeBartolo's Life At Ten, the late-blooming filly who has just begun to hit her best stride, will seek her sixth consecutive victory when she meets five rivals in the $750,000 Delaware Handicap (gr. II) July 17.

 Wednesday, July 14, 2010
No Catching Life At Ten in Ogden Phipps

No Catching Life At Ten in Ogden Phipps

Life At Ten overcame a slight stumble at the start to record her fifth consecutive win and first grade I score in the $250,000 Ogden Phipps Handicap at Belmont Park June 12.

 Saturday, June 12, 2010
Unrivaled Belle Tops Five-Horse Phipps Field

Unrivaled Belle Tops Five-Horse Phipps Field

Unrivaled Belle, who defeated 2009 Horse of the Year Rachel Alexandra in her last race, bids for her first grade I victory when she faces just four rivals in the $250,000 Ogden Phipps Handicap (gr. I) at Belmont Park June 12.

 Wednesday, June 09, 2010

Life At Ten Wins 4th Straight in Sixty Sails

Life At Ten, making her graded stakes debut for trainer Todd Pletcher, outfought pacesetter Jessica Is Back in the stretch drive to win the $200,000 Sixty Sails Handicap (gr. III) at Hawthorne Racecourse April 17.

 Saturday, April 17, 2010
Sixty Sails: Wolfson Duo Seek Smooth Sailing

Sixty Sails: Wolfson Duo Seek Smooth Sailing

Eleven-time winner Jessica Is Back, coming off a nine-length romp in the Ocala Stakes at Gulfstream Park one month ago, is the 5-2 morning line favorite in the $200,000 Sixty Sails Handicap (gr. III) April 17.

 Wednesday, April 14, 2010