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Russell Road Repeats in WV Breeders' Classic

Russell Road Repeats in WV Breeders' Classic

Favored Russell Road won the West Virginia Breeders' Classic for the second time in his career Oct. 15, sweeping past pacesetter Plantation and holding steady for a two-length victory in the $450,000 event at Charles Town.

 Saturday, October 15, 2011
Past Winners Pitted in WV Breeders' Classic

Past Winners Pitted in WV Breeders' Classic

A full field of 10, including past race winners Sea Rescue, Russell Road, and Ghostly Thunder, are set for the featured $500,000 West Virginia Breeders' Classic Oct. 15 at Hollywood Casino at Charles Town Races.

 Wednesday, October 12, 2011

Irish Classic Winner Araafa to Stand at Plantation

Araafa, a two-time group I winner, will stand at stud in 2007 at Dermot O'Rourke's Plantation Stud, but not before completing this year's racing season.

 Tuesday, July 25, 2006

Irish Horseman Dermot O'Rourke Buys Plantation Stud

Dermot O'Rourke, former director of the Irish National Stud, bought historic Plantation near Newmarket, England, for an undisclosed sum.

 Sunday, August 07, 2005

Prominent Stallion Grand Lodge Dies in Australia

Woodlands Stud in Australia announced that prominent stallion Grand Lodge was euthanized following a long battle to repair the left knee that was damaged in a paddock accident in September.

 Wednesday, December 24, 2003