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Michael Baze Memorial Scheduled for June 2

Michael Baze Memorial Scheduled for June 2

A memorial for jockey Michael Baze will be held immediately after the races Thursday, June 2 at Hollywood Park.

 Wednesday, May 25, 2011

Vitek Memorial Service Set for March 13

A memorial service has been scheduled for jockey Justin Vitek March 13 following the racing program at Turfway Park. Vitek died Jan. 28 in Houston, Texas, after battling leukemia.

 Monday, March 08, 2010
Hartack Funeral Set for Dec. 6

Hartack Funeral Set for Dec. 6

Funeral arrangements have been made for the late Bill Hartack, whose remains will be buried Dec. 6 in Iberia, Mo., with a memorial service to follow Dec. 10 in Miami Springs, Fla.

 Saturday, December 01, 2007
HRTV To Provide Live Coverage of John Henry Memorial

HRTV To Provide Live Coverage of John Henry Memorial

HorseRacing TV will present live coverage of the public memorial for the great John Henry from the Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington Oct. 19, beginning at 2 p.m. (EST), the network announced Oct. 18.

 Thursday, October 18, 2007
In Memoriam: John Henry Remembered by Those Who Knew Him Best

In Memoriam: John Henry Remembered by Those Who Knew Him Best

John Henry is remembered by those who knew him best throughout his racing career and during his retirement at the Kentucky Horse Park.

 Monday, October 15, 2007
Old Friends to Spearhead John Henry Memorial

Old Friends to Spearhead John Henry Memorial

Michael Blowen, president and founder of Old Friends, announced the Thoroughbred retirement facility would partner with Bill Oster and the Kentucky Horse Park to create a privately funded memorial for John Henry, who was euthanized Oct. 8 due to the infirmities of old age. He was 32.

 Thursday, October 11, 2007

Wife of Joe Spadaro dead at 61

Norine Spadaro, wife of Joe Spadaro, deputy executive director of the New York Thoroughbred Breeding and Development Fund, died Monday morning following a long illness. She was 61.

 Wednesday, July 13, 2005