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KHRC to Review Rodriguez License Application

Kentucky will not immediately approve the license application of trainer Rudy Rodriguez, who is pointing Gotham Stakes (gr. III) winner Vyjack to the Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (gr. I) May 4 at Churchill Downs.

Dutrow Files Federal Suit Against Regulators

Suspended trainer Rick Dutrow Jr. has filed a federal lawsuit that argues the Association of Racing Commissioners overstepped its bounds when it encouraged New York regulators to review his license.

Haskin: The Real Shame of Dutrow Ban

When Dutrow does return, assuming he has exhausted all avenues and finally capitulates, he'll be 64.

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Dutrow Expected to File Appeal

Trainer Rick Dutrow is expected to file an appeal of his 10-year suspension Jan. 16, one day before New York State regulators can officially revoke his license.

Dutrow Vows to Keep Fighting in Federal Court

Embattled trainer Rick Dutrow said he will not let a recent ruling by the New York's highest court, which would allow regulators to take away his license to work in New York, to stand without a fight.

Two Turns for Willy Beamin in Discovery

Versatile grade I winner Willy Beamin will stick to route racing when he faces an expected five other 3-year-olds in the Discovery Handicap (gr. III) on Nov. 17 at Aqueduct.

Dutrow Appeal Dismissed by New York Court

The New York Court of Appeals dismissed the appeal of trainer Rick Dutrow versus the New York State Racing and Wagering Board Oct. 23. It was the most serious setback for Dutrow, and his ability to train horses in New York

Boys At Tosconova, Redeemed Retired

Grade I winner Boys At Tosconova and grade II victor Redeemed have both been retired from racing, according to owner Samantha Siegel of Jay Em Ess Stable.

NY Court Upholds Dutrow's License Revocation

A New York appeals court has unanimously upheld the revocation of trainer Rick Dutrow's license by state racing regulators, a major setback for the colorful trainer's ability to keep working in the state.

Redeemed Seems Well-Spotted in Greenwood Cup

Jay Em Ess Stable's Redeemed, a 10-length winner of the Brooklyn Handicap (gr. II) in his last start, looms a tough customer in the $200,000 Greenwood Cup (gr. III) at Parx Racing July 14.

C C's Pal Tops 7-Horse Bed O' Roses Field

Eric Fein's C C's Pal searches for her second straight graded stakes victory July 1 at Belmont Park, facing seasoned sprinters in the $150,000 Bed O' Roses Handicap (gr. II).

Sophomores Look to Improve Form in Dwyer

For 3-year-old runners unsuccessful on the Triple Crown trail, the $200,000 Dwyer Stakes (gr. II) at Belmont Park offers an opportunity to get back on track for the summer season.

C C's Pal Ekes Out Neck Win in Vagrancy

C C's Pal defeated Nicole H by a neck to win the Vagrancy Handicap (gr. II) at Belmont Park June 2.

Iavarone Can Relate To I'll Have Another

Mike Iavarone lived through plenty of controversy as Big Brown prepared for his Triple Crown bid. He sees plenty of similarities to connections of I'll Have Another.

NY Court Hears Dutrow's Appeal of Ban

Trainer Rick Dutrow Jr. is urging a New York court to reject his 10-year ban from Thoroughbred racing.

Stay Thirsty Second to Trickmeister in Return

Stay Thirsty, last year's Travers Stakes (gr. I) winner, proved no match for Trickmeister in the Vanlandingham Stakes at Belmont Park May 17.

MD Commission Upholds DQ of King and Crusader

The Maryland Racing Commission has upheld a decision by Laurel Park stewards to disqualify King and Crusader from a victory in the $75,000 Maryland Juvenile Championship.

Arson Squad Released from Rood & Riddle

Grade II winner and millionaire Arson Squad was released from Rood & Riddle Equine Hospital in Lexington Feb. 16.

Owner Appeals DQ in Maryland Stakes

An attorney representing horse owner James Riccio has filed an appeal of the disqualification of King and Crusader from his Dec. 17 win in the Maryland Juvenile Championship at Laurel Park.

Dutrow Horse DQ'd From Stakes Win

A horse trained by Rick Dutrow Jr. has been disqualified from a stakes victory at Laurel Park because he was administrated Salix within two hours of the race, a violation of Maryland racing rules.

Arson Squad Retired Due to Injury

Trainer Rick Dutrow reported Arson Squad, who suffered an injury before completing a workout at Gulfstream Park Jan. 31, would most likely make a full recovery, however the gelding has been retired from racing.

Boys At Tosconova Tallies Allowance Score

Jay Em Ess Stable continued its hot hand when Boys At Tosconova scored an allowance victory at Gulfstream Park Dec. 23.

Redeemed Serves Notice in Discovery 'Cap Win

Jay Em Ess Stable's Redeemed took over on the turn and made it look easy the rest of the way, cruising to an easy victory in the $100,000 Discovery Handicap (gr. III) for 3-year-olds at Aqueduct Nov. 19.

And They're Off: Halloween Edition

Lenny and Steve discuss the "10 year plan," Breeders' Cup trail updates, a top 10 list of predictions for the Breeders' Cup, and an Exclusive interview with Sean Astin, star of the new movie And They're Off!

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Banning Racing's 'Bad Boy' - by Evan Hammonds

In order for the game to get cleaner, regulators need to get meaner

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Dutrow Granted 30-Day Stay of New York Action

A day before trainer Rick Dutrow was scheduled to relinquish his license to train horses for at least the next 10 years in New York, a state judge put a temporary hold on the punishment handed down last week.

Dutrow's License Revoked for 10 Years

New York regulators revoked Rick Dutrow's license for at least 10 years and fined him $50,000 for what they said has been a pattern of rules violations by the controversial trainer.

KHRC Rejects Request From Dutrow's Attorney

The Kentucky Horse Racing Commission on June 8 unanimously rejected a request from trainer Rick Dutrow Jr. to withdraw his application for a license to race in the state in 2011.

Dutrow: 'I Think I'm Good for Racing Game'

Embattled trainer Rick Dutrow made a plea for his career June 3, when he told a New York hearing officer considering a license revocation case against him that he has been good for the Thoroughbred industry.

Dutrow Hearing Focuses on Syringes' Discovery

The discovery by a New York State Racing and Wagering Board official of a box containing three syringes and needles in Rick Dutrow's barn at Aqueduct was the focus during the second day of his hearing.

Dutrow Hearing Opens in New York

The opening salvo in a state hearing that could at least end the New York career of trainer Rick Dutrow focused on claims of an appearance of a conflict of interest by New York's top racing industry regulator.

And They're Off: Pre-Derby Edition

Lenny and Steve review at the Arkansas Derby, delve into some Derby trivia, discuss trainer Rick Dutrow, look back on the career of A.P. Indy, and more.

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Dutrow License Denial Remains in Effect

After a day of legal maneuvering, the Kentucky Horse Racing Commission's denial of a license to trainer Rick Dutrow remained in effect.

Dutrow Horse to Remain in Vinery Madison

A judge has issued a temporary restraining order enjoining the Kentucky Horse Racing Commission from enforcing a license denial to trainer Rick Dutrow so that the horse Amen Hallelujah can compete in the Vinery Madison.

KHRC Committee Denies Dutrow's License

The Kentucky Horse Racing Commission's license review committee voted unanimously April 13 to not issue a license to trainer Rick Dutrow.

Soldat Favored in Loaded Florida Derby

Dazzling Hutcheson winner Flashpoint and four of the top Kentucky Derby contenders are among a field of eight that was drawn for the 1 1/8-mile Florida Derby.

KHRC Notifies Dutrow of Licensing Procedure

The Kentucky Horse Racing Commission has notified trainer Rick Dutrow Jr. that he must appear before the regulatory agency's License Review Committee before the commission will consider his license application.

Flashpoint Lights Up Hutcheson Stakes

Flashpoint, shipping in from New York for Rick Dutrow Jr., stole the show in the $150,000 Hutcheson (gr. II), as he ran away from odds-on favorite Travelin Man to romp by 7 1/4 lengths Feb. 26 at Gulfstream Park.

Dutrow Hoping to Send a Pair to Dubai

Trainer Rick Dutrow Jr. is hoping to send I Want Revenge and Stradivinsky to Dubai for next month's World Cup night.

Call for Full Review of Dutrow's License

A long history of numerous drug and regulatory violations necessitates that New York do a full review of Richard Dutrow Jr's racing license, says RCI president Ed Martin

Boys At Tosconova Taken Out of Training

Boys At Tosconova is off the Triple Crown Trail for now, the Daily Racing Form reported.

Juvy Showdown: Boys vs. Mo

A heavyweight battle between the two top juveniles looms at Churchill Downs.

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Boys At Tosconova Shows Class in Hopeful

Odds-on choice Boys At Tosconova, under a hand ride from jockey Ramon Dominguez, showed his class with a measured win in the $250,000 Three Chimneys Hopeful Stakes (gr. I) on closing day at Saratoga Sept. 6.

Rail Trip Tunes Up For JC Gold Cup

Rail Trip continued his preparations for the Jockey Club Gold Cup (gr. I) at Belmont Park on Oct. 2 with a brisk six-furlong breeze on the Saratoga main track Sept. 4.

Rail Trip Has Minor Setback

Rail Trip has a minor issue with his right hind foot and his status is day to day.

Four Dutrow Horses Work at Saratoga Aug. 11

Trainer Richard Dutrow Jr. had a quartet of horses on Saratoga Race Course's main track the morning of Aug. 11 for six-furlong works: Trickmeister, D' Funnybone, Boys At Tosconova, and I Want Revenge.

Jaipur: Formidable Looking For a Home on Turf

Formidable, already with a pair of solid turf efforts this season, returns to the grass as the 9-5 favorite against six sprinters in the $200,000 Jaipur Stakes (gr. IIIT) July 17 at Belmont Park.

Rail Trip Moves To Dutrow Barn

Mace Siegel announced that millionaire Rail Trip will be changing barns, going from Ron Ellis in California to Rick Dutrow in New York.

D'Funnybone Stands Out in Carry Back

Remarkable 3-year-old sprinter D'Funnybone, entering off an authoritative victory last month, will be an overwhelming favorite in a short field entered for the $200,000 Carry Back Stakes (gr. III) July 10 at Calder.

I Want Revenge Making Remarkable Progress

After missing nearly a year of training, I Want Revenge is nearly ready to make his 4-year-old debut, which will likely come in the $300,000 Suburban Handicap (gr. II) July 3 at Belmont.