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Abigail Fuller Wins First Race at Gulfstream

Abigail Fuller Wins First Race at Gulfstream

Jockey Abigail Fuller, who rode with success during the 1980s and 1990s, rode her first winner at Gulfstream Park Jan. 15 aboard Rule Number Six in the second race.

 Sunday, January 15, 2012

Fuller's Former N.H. Farm Has New Owners

Runnymede Farm, the New Hampshire nursery founded by prominent Thoroughbred breeder and owner Peter Fuller, has new owners, according to Seacoastonline.com.

 Thursday, June 02, 2011
Jonesboro Avoids Trouble, Wins Cornhusker

Jonesboro Avoids Trouble, Wins Cornhusker

The steady veteran Jonesboro angled off the rail for the drive, wore down pacesetting Shadowbdancing in deep stretch to win the $300,000 Prairie Meadows Cornhusker Handicap (gr. II) June 27 in Iowa.

 Sunday, June 28, 2009

Jonesboro Tops Million Mark in Texas Mile Win

Jonesboro took the overland route to a half-length victory in the $300,000 Texas Mile and cleared the $1 million mark in career earnings at Lone Star Park April 25.

 Saturday, April 25, 2009
Zanjero Makes 2008 Bow in Razorback 'Cap

Zanjero Makes 2008 Bow in Razorback 'Cap

Zanjero, who won more than $1 million last year as a 3-year-old, makes his 2008 debut for trainer Steve Asmussen as the 118-pound high weight in the $150,000 Razorback Breeders' Cup Handicap (gr. III) at Oaklawn Park March 8.

 Thursday, March 06, 2008
Eight Inducted into Hall of Fame Aug. 6

Eight Inducted into Hall of Fame Aug. 6

Eight legendary figures from the Thoroughbred industry were inducted into the National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame Aug. 6, as University of Louisville basketball coach Rick Pitino gave the keynote address at the Fasig-Tipton Sales Pavilion.

 Monday, August 06, 2007

Commentary: Mother's Day

By Ray Paulick - There is a touch of irony that Mom's Command will be inducted into the Hall of Fame the same year as the trainer of Forward Pass, Henry Forrest, who was elected by the Historic Review Committee.

 Tuesday, June 05, 2007

Eight Set for Induction into Racing Hall of Fame

Five persons and three horses will be inducted into the National Museum of Racing's Hall of Fame in Saratoga Springs, N.Y. Aug. 6, in the largest induction since 1978.

 Tuesday, May 29, 2007

Thirteen Finalists Named for Hall of Fame

Seven horses, three jockeys, and three trainers have been selected as the 2007 finalists for nomination to the National Museum of Racing's Hall of Fame. The inductees will be announced May 29, with the ceremony slated for Aug. 6.

 Thursday, March 15, 2007

Jonesboro, Son of Mom's Command, Wins Essex

Michael Langford's Jonesboro was gunned right to the lead by Calvin Borel from his outside post, and was never challenged as he raced to a 5 3/4-length victory in the $100,000 Essex Handicap (gr. III) before a crowd of 16,602 on Saturday at Oaklawn Park.

 Saturday, February 10, 2007

Champion Mom's Command Euthanized at 25

Champion Mom's Command, who won the Filly Triple Crown while ridden by owner Peter Fuller's daughter, Abby, was euthanized at age 25.

 Saturday, February 03, 2007

Give Mom Her Due

By Steve Haskin - Mom's Command has slipped through the cracks again. After having her name on the Hall of Fame ballot in 2005, the 1985 New York filly Triple Crown winner was conspicuous by her absence this year.

 Tuesday, March 21, 2006

Gander Arrives at Runnymede Farm in New Hampshire

June 4 started out as just another clear, beautiful day for the 9-year-old gelding Gander at Better Days Farm in Bedford Hills, N.Y.

 Monday, June 06, 2005