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Champion Forest Flower Dead at 27

Champion at 2 in England and at 3 in Ireland was owned by Betty Moran's Brushwood Farm. The 27-year-old mare had been pensioned since 2002.

 Thursday, February 10, 2011

Stallion Ishiguru Euthanized

Ishiguru, whose son Ferneley won the Aug. 29 Del Mar Mile Handicap (gr. IIT), was euthanized Sept. 17 following complications arising from a knee injury.

 Wednesday, September 23, 2009

Northern Dancer's Half-Sister, Born a Lady, Dead

Born a Lady, Northern Dancer's half-sister and the last foal produced from the Native Dancer mare Natalma, was euthanized Aug. 13 because of colic.

 Wednesday, August 16, 2006

Retired Horseman James J. Moran Dead

James J. Moran, who owned and trained horses, died June 13 following complications from surgery.

 Tuesday, June 21, 2005

Scoop the Gold, High Yield's Dam, Dead

Scoop the Gold, a stakes winner and dam of millionaire High Yield, died April 17 because of a ruptured aorta.

 Thursday, April 21, 2005

Betty Moran Appointed to TCA Board

Thoroughbred Charities of America announced the appointment of Betty Moran to its board of directors. The TCA is a fund raising organization that distributes grants to Thoroughbred rescue, retirement, research, education, backstretch, and handicap riding programs.

 Friday, February 11, 2005

Joe Hirsch Turf Classic: Kitten's Joy in Lion's Den

Sophomore turf sensation Kitten's Joy gets the ultimate test Saturday, facing a tough group of seasoned older horses in the Joe Hirsch Turf Classic Invitational (gr. IT) at Belmont Park. Leg two of the NTRA's National Pick 4, the Turf Classic will be shown live on ESPN and has an approximate post time of 5:12 p.m. EDT.

 Thursday, September 30, 2004

Jockey Moran Wins First Race Since 1995

Mike Moran, who retired from riding in 1995, won his first race in nine years Friday night at Hollywood Park, guiding 19-1 shot Quiten Boy to victory.

 Saturday, June 26, 2004

Grade I Winner Excellent Meeting Dies During Colic Surgery

Elizabeth Moran's Excellent Meeting died March 23 during colic surgery at Rood and Riddle equine hospital near Lexington.

 Tuesday, April 06, 2004

Pensioned Belmont Stakes Winner Crème Fraiche Dead

Crème Fraiche, who won the 1985 Belmont Stakes (gr. I) and retired as one of racing's richest runners, was euthanized Oct. 9 at Elizabeth Moran's Brushwood Stable near Malvern, Pa.

 Thursday, October 09, 2003

Ruling From 2001 Overturned; Trainer Plans Appeal

The New Jersey Racing Commission has overturned a 2001 ruling by stewards at Monmouth Park, but the affected trainer said he was never notified of the hearing.

 Tuesday, September 03, 2002

McDynamo Wins First Leg of Steeplechase Triple Crown

McDynamo remained perfect over jumps, winning Thursday's $102,141 Hard Scuffle Hurdle Stakes, the first race in the Steeplechase Triple Crown for novice hurdlers.

 Thursday, May 02, 2002

A P Valentine's Dam Brings $4-Million

They saved the best for last during Monday's opening session of the Keeneland November Breeding Stock Sale, as two of the day's top prices came in the waning moments of the day. In the end, Brushwood Stable's Elizabeth Moran went away with the top prize, purchasing the dam of grade I winner A P Valentine for $4-million.

 Monday, November 05, 2001