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Romans Plots Schedule for Shackleford

Romans Plots Schedule for Shackleford

Trainer Dale Romans said May 29 that Metropolitan Handicap (gr. I) winner Shackleford could run in the Whitney Handicap or Woodward Stakes en route to the ultimate goal of winning the Breeders' Cup Dirt Mile (gr. I).

 Yesterday

NY Sale Has More Than 400 Lots

The New York Breeders' Sales Co. has cataloged 400 mares and weanlings, along with 16 stallion seasons, for its fall breeding stock sale. The auction will be held Oct. 12 at Saratoga in Saratoga Springs, N.Y.

 Tuesday, September 23, 2008

Sheikh Mohammed Buys Saratoga Farm

Shekih Mohammed's Darley operation has purchased a 106-acre farm adjacent to Saratoga Racecourse from Robert and Janice McNairs' Stonerside Stable for $17.4 million.

 Thursday, January 18, 2007

Durkin Out as TV Voice of Breeders' Cup

Besides being seen on a new network this year, the Breeders' Cup World Championships will have a different sound as well. For the first time since the event's inception in 1984, Tom Durkin will not be calling the Breeders' Cup races for television viewers.

 Saturday, September 02, 2006

Filly Rescued From Pletcher Barn After Storm at Saratoga

A portion of the side of a barn at Saratoga Race Course had to be cut away Monday afternoon to free a filly who was trapped for about 45 minutes in her stall by tree branches that fell during a severe thunderstorm.

 Tuesday, June 07, 2005

NYRA Releases 2003 Stakes Slate

The New York Racing Association's Board of Trustees today approved an innovative stakes schedule for 2003 that will offer 180 stakes and $36.275 million in stakes money available at Aqueduct, Belmont Park and Saratoga Race Course.

 Thursday, December 12, 2002

Saratoga Open House Benefits Non-Profits

Saratoga's 21st annual open house, featuring the Newman E. Wait Trials, will be held Sunday, July 22, with all proceeds going to benefit local non-profit organizations.

 Sunday, July 22, 2001