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Slideshow: Keeneland Fall Meet 2011

Slideshow: Keeneland Fall Meet 2011

View images from the opening weekend at the fall 2011 Keeneland meet.

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 Sunday, October 09, 2011
Blog: Protecting the Brand - by Eric Mitchell

Blog: Protecting the Brand - by Eric Mitchell

Having horses running on drugs is not sitting well with our fans

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 Tuesday, August 30, 2011
Saratoga Diary: Looking Forward

Saratoga Diary: Looking Forward

Racing returns with Hurricane Irene in the distance

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 Monday, August 29, 2011
Saratoga Diary: Summit of Sorts

Saratoga Diary: Summit of Sorts

Horse racing establishment invades Saratoga.

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 Thursday, August 04, 2011
Talkin' Horses with Donna Barton Brothers

Talkin' Horses with Donna Barton Brothers

Talkin' Horses is hosted by Ron Mitchell and Greg DePalma. This week's guests are Donna Barton Brothers, Ron Geary and Tom LaMarra for our new Handicapping segment.

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 Tuesday, July 19, 2011
Published Work: Peter Callahan

Published Work: Peter Callahan

'That's the way things go for a smallish racing entity like mine; I only get lucky once every 10 years.'

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 Tuesday, June 28, 2011
Irish Derby Interview - Colm O'Donoghue

Irish Derby Interview - Colm O'Donoghue

Simon Burgess talks with Colm O'Donoghue, jockey for Treasure Beach who won the Irish Derby on June 26.

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 Sunday, June 26, 2011
'Aiken' for Thoroughbreds - By Adam Spradling

'Aiken' for Thoroughbreds - By Adam Spradling

Corinne Ashton is a world class, four-star eventer and now Grand Prix dressage hopeful...and my first official riding lesson was with her. Hear about how she trains Thoroughbreds, whom a few are OTTB's

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 Thursday, June 16, 2011
Royal Ascot Interview - Ken Ramsey

Royal Ascot Interview - Ken Ramsey

Simon Burgess talks with Kenneth Ramsey, owner of Ramsey Farm and stallion Kitten's Joy, about racing at Royal Ascot.

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 Thursday, June 16, 2011
Things That Make You Go Hmmmm (9)

Things That Make You Go Hmmmm (9)

Have you ever watched National League MVP Joey Votto of the Cincinnati Reds at the plate? Tom Lamarra offers thoughts on topics ranging from the Medication Summit to Handle

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 Wednesday, June 15, 2011
THS: Aristides Stakes 2011

THS: Aristides Stakes 2011

Jason, Tom and Les of TwinSpires.com handicap the Aristides Stakes at Churchill Downs and the Ohio Derby at Thistledown.

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 Thursday, June 02, 2011
No. 9 Rocket - By Tom LaMarra

No. 9 Rocket - By Tom LaMarra

Ready's Rocket holds the modern-day record for the most wins at Churchill Downs.

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 Wednesday, June 01, 2011
THS: Louisville Handicap 2011

THS: Louisville Handicap 2011

Tom, Evan and Tim Holland briefly recap the Preakness Stakes, examine the Louisville Handicap and give a shout out to a special horse.

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 Thursday, May 26, 2011
Delaware Press Junket, 1969

Delaware Press Junket, 1969

With a big Memorial Day weekend of racing on tap, I am reminded of a bygone era when both media and horses were treated differently.

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 Tuesday, May 24, 2011
Partnerships Take Center Stage

Partnerships Take Center Stage

After the Derby, Barry Irwin reminded everyone of the important role 
of partnerships today.

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 Tuesday, May 10, 2011
It's Time to Draw the Line

It's Time to Draw the Line

U.S. Senator Tom Udall (D-NM) and U.S. Rep. Ed Whitfield (R-KY) discuss medication.

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 Tuesday, May 03, 2011
Feeling His Oatsees - By Ron Mitchell

Feeling His Oatsees - By Ron Mitchell

When Mike Lauffer and partner Bill Cubbedge bought back a Forestry colt at the 2009 Keeneland September yearling sale, they thought long and hard before naming the newest member of their racing stable.

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 Tuesday, May 03, 2011
Derby's Most Interesting Horse: Stay Thirsty

Derby's Most Interesting Horse: Stay Thirsty

The first revealing of my Kentucky Derby 2011 Top 5 picks. Stay Thirsty is on top, and you should already know why. The rest of the picks are easy to see, if you don't over think the Kentucky Derby this year.

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 Tuesday, April 26, 2011
Pope: Reward Horses Generating Handle

Pope: Reward Horses Generating Handle

Thoroughbred industry marketer Fred Pope outlines a plan to reward the owners of the most popular horses with bonus purse money.

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 Thursday, February 03, 2011
West Coast Regional: Special Treatment

West Coast Regional: Special Treatment

Dr. Mark Dedomenico's Pegasus Training and Equine Rehabilitation Center keeps runners on track.

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 Tuesday, January 25, 2011
The Week In Photos: January 23, 2011

The Week In Photos: January 23, 2011

View events from the past week, including It Tiz!

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 Monday, January 24, 2011
Want New Fans? Make It Simple By Gary Popoli

Want New Fans? Make It Simple By Gary Popoli

Racing is risking the loss of fans by complicating the core purpose of attendance, which is betting.

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 Wednesday, January 19, 2011
Trade Zone: Sound Check

Trade Zone: Sound Check

Trainers look to alternative therapies to increase soundness and longevity in Thoroughbreds.

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 Tuesday, January 11, 2011
Midwest Regional: Hoosiers Go Higher

Midwest Regional: Hoosiers Go Higher

Purse increases create interest in Indiana racing.

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 Tuesday, December 21, 2010
It's Time to Turn the Page

It's Time to Turn the Page

Breeders' Cup Chat normally switches over to Triple Crown Talk once the calendar turns, but for the sake of my sanity and many others', I've decided to do it a few weeks earlier this year.

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 Wednesday, December 08, 2010
Zenyatta's Keeneland Appearance

Zenyatta's Keeneland Appearance

Zenyatta arrived to greet 1,000+ fans at Keeneland December 6, 2010. Video Courtesy of Keeneland.

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 Tuesday, December 07, 2010
TradeZone: Breeding Decisions

TradeZone: Breeding Decisions

November 13, 2010 - To Retire or Keep Racing?

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 Tuesday, November 30, 2010
International Relations - By Wendy Christ

International Relations - By Wendy Christ

Industry newbie, limited budget, I stretched to land a broodmare at the Keeneland November mixed sale in 2001.

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 Tuesday, November 16, 2010
Racing, Promote Thyself - By Stacy Bearse

Racing, Promote Thyself - By Stacy Bearse

The consequences of ignoring a national marketing initiative won't be pretty.

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 Wednesday, October 27, 2010
Lost Opportunities - By Eric Mitchell

Lost Opportunities - By Eric Mitchell

California trainer John Shirreffs looks back at 2009 and believes racing missed a huge opportunity to build up the sport and attract new fans.

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 Tuesday, October 19, 2010
Racing's June Economic Indicators Decline

Racing's June Economic Indicators Decline

Total handle for June is down 5.82% while purses and race days fall 1.21% and 3.23%, respectively.

 Sunday, July 04, 2010
On-Track Handle Declines at Turfway

On-Track Handle Declines at Turfway

On-track handle decreased during Turfway Park's 2009 holiday meet when compared to the same meet in 2008, but all-sources handle held steady thanks to an uptick in wagers made out of state.

 Friday, January 01, 2010

AAEP Convention Sets Record for Attendance

Based on figures through Dec. 8 released by the organization, the event attracted a record 7,552 veterinarians, veterinary technicians, veterinary students, exhibitors, and others.

 Thursday, December 10, 2009
Slots Revenue Agreement OK'd for Calder

Slots Revenue Agreement OK'd for Calder

Churchill Downs Inc. and the Florida Thoroughbred Breeders and Owners Association announced Sept. 10 that they have reached an agreement on a contract for future slot machine revenue at CDI-owned Calder Race Course.

 Wednesday, September 10, 2008
Borgemenke Out as Magna VP

Borgemenke Out as Magna VP

Magna Entertainment Corp. executive vice president of racing Scott Borgemenke will no longer serve in that position, the company announced late July 21.

 Monday, July 21, 2008
Penn National Gaming Profits Dip

Penn National Gaming Profits Dip

Casino and racetrack operator Penn National Gaming Inc., which is under contract to be purchased by two private entities, said April 24 its first-quarter profit dipped 5% on pre-opening expenses and economic challenges.

 Thursday, April 24, 2008
Aqueduct Cancels Feb. 22 Card

Aqueduct Cancels Feb. 22 Card

With the forecast calling for a severe winter storm, Aqueduct's live racing card for Feb. 22, has been canceled.

 Thursday, February 21, 2008
NYRA Trustee Resigns, Blasts Bruno

NYRA Trustee Resigns, Blasts Bruno

Charles Wait, president of the Adirondack Trust Company in Saratoga Springs, N.Y., has resigned from his position on the New York Racing Association's board of trustees, citing his dissatisfaction with the position of Senate Majority Leader Joseph Bruno as the main reason for his decision.

 Friday, February 01, 2008
Youbet Set for Illinois Wagering

Youbet Set for Illinois Wagering

Youbet.com has reached an exclusive agreement with four Illinois racetracks to offer advance deposit wagering access to residents of the state, a deal that is being called the first of its kind because of its revenue sharing program.

 Monday, January 28, 2008
New York Jockeys Call for Solutions

New York Jockeys Call for Solutions

A group of New York jockeys is asking all parties in the ongoing negotiations for the New York racing franchise to come up with creative solutions to the problems facing the industry.

 Tuesday, January 08, 2008
Hawthorne Cancels Racing

Hawthorne Cancels Racing

Hawthorne Race Course cancelled the remainder of its Dec. 13 card due to unacceptable track conditions, the racetrack announced following the second race of the day.

 Thursday, December 13, 2007

Racing On in U.K. Despite Hoof and Mouth Outbreak

Another outbreak of foot and mouth disease in England has not disrupted the racing program, although the British Horseracing Authority (BHA) continues to closely monitor the situation.

 Thursday, September 13, 2007
Racing Officially Halted in Australia Because of Equine Influenza

Racing Officially Halted in Australia Because of Equine Influenza

The racing and breeding industries in Australia took an almighty turn for the worse in the early hours of Aug. 25, when the government stopped movement of horses across the country because of a diagnosis of equine influenza.

 Friday, August 24, 2007

Steroid Prohibition Topic at Saratoga Racing and Gaming Institute

Albany Law School's Saratoga Institute on Racing and Gaming Law got off to a fast-paced start Aug. 7 when Dr. Don Catlin, a pioneer in the field of athletic drug testing, addressed a group of assembled lawyers and industry representatives gathered at the Gideon Putnam Hotel in Saratoga Springs, N.Y.

 Tuesday, August 07, 2007

Belmont Cancels Wednesday Racing

Racing at Belmont Park was cancelled July 18 due to heavy thunderstorms in the Elmont, NY area.

 Wednesday, July 18, 2007

Not On the Level

By Barry Irwin - Our sport is not ready for prime-time exposure because it is corrupt at its very core. The essence of racing is handicapping a race and betting on it. If one cannot present a level playing field, what is there to promote?

 Tuesday, December 12, 2006

Turfway Calls Off Thursday Racing

Turfway Park has cancelled live racing for tonight, Thursday, February 12, again citing track conditions compromised by continued thawing. The track remains open for its regular simulcast schedule.

 Thursday, February 12, 2004

Aqueduct, Laurel Cancel Friday Racing

Aqueduct in New York and Laurel Park in Maryland have both canceled racing today (Feb. 6) because of ice and heavy rains in the northeast corridor of the United States.

 Friday, February 06, 2004

Mystery Mutuel Vouchers Redeemable Saturday

Mystery vouchers worth $2.3 million have been mailed out by the National Thoroughbred Racing Association (NTRA). Included is a $1.75 million grand prize.

 Tuesday, April 09, 2002

NTRA, John Deere Offering Financing, Leases

The National Thoroughbred Racing Association (NTRA), John Deere, and John Deere Credit (JDC), announced Wednesday low-rate financing as well as lease offers are now available on John Deere tractors. The JDC offer is in addition to the special discounted prices on John Deere tractors offered to NTRA members. These financing options are available to current-year supporters who have directly contributed at least $1,000 to the NTRA, subject to John Deere Credit approval.

 Wednesday, February 27, 2002