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Jockey Sellers Starts Kentucky Farm Operation

Jockey Sellers Starts Kentucky Farm Operation

Veteran rider Shane Sellers has partnered with Parker View Farm to begin a Thoroughbred operation in Versailles, Ky. He still plans to accept mounts at the upcoming Keeneland meet beginning Oct. 5.

 Tuesday, September 25, 2012
Sellers Injures Shoulder in Churchill Fall

Sellers Injures Shoulder in Churchill Fall

Jockey Shane Sellers was still experiencing pain in his right shoulder the morning after he was injured in a fall in the ninth race at Churchill Downs and taken to Norton Audubon Hospital in Louisville June 29.

 Saturday, June 30, 2012
Louisiana H. Contenders Back for Mineshaft

Louisiana H. Contenders Back for Mineshaft

Thiskyhasnolimit, who led all the way in the Louisiana Handicap at Fair Grounds in mid-January, will try for his second straight triumph when he takes on eight rivals in the Mineshaft Handicap (gr. III).

 Monday, February 20, 2012
It Happened Again Wins Claiming Crown Jewel

It Happened Again Wins Claiming Crown Jewel

It Happened Again, making his first start in more than five months, wore down pacesetter Isthmus to capture the $138,000 Claiming Crown Jewel by 1 1/4 lengths at Fair Grounds Race Course & Slots Dec. 3.

 Saturday, December 03, 2011
Trubs Digs in to Take Super Derby Prelude

Trubs Digs in to Take Super Derby Prelude

Claiborne Farm and Adele B. Dilschneider and trainer Al Stall Jr. are once again headed to the Super Derby (gr. II) after their 3-year-old gelding Trubs re-rallied to win the Super Derby Prelude Aug. 6 at Louisiana Downs.

 Saturday, August 06, 2011
Sellers to Continue Comeback at Delaware

Sellers to Continue Comeback at Delaware

Nationally prominent jockey Shane Sellers will continue his comeback from retirement at Delaware Park when the track kicks off its 73rd season of live racing May 1.

 Thursday, April 15, 2010

Friesan Fire Third in Fair Grounds Allowance

Friesan Fire, sent off as the favorite in this year's Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (gr. I), finished third in a Fair Grounds allowance contest in his first race back since the Preakness (gr. I).

 Thursday, December 03, 2009
Guidry Rides into Second Career -- Training

Guidry Rides into Second Career -- Training

Former jockey Mark Guidry is now making his way as a trainer back in his native Louisiana, and will give a leg up to veteran Shane Sellers July 2 at Evangeline Downs.

 Wednesday, July 01, 2009
Shane Sellers to Return to Riding July 2

Shane Sellers to Return to Riding July 2

Jockey Shane Sellers is set to make his return to racing July 2 after a 4 1/2- year hiatus from the sport when he'll be aboard Ide Ball trained by former rider Mark Guidry in the first race at Evangeline Downs Racetrack & Casino.

 Friday, June 26, 2009
Borel, Albarado To Battle Other Riders In Cajun Jockey Challenge

Borel, Albarado To Battle Other Riders In Cajun Jockey Challenge

Calvin Borel and Robby Albarado, the winning jockeys in this year's first two legs of the Triple Crown, are set to renew their rivalry in the inaugural Cajun Jockey Challenge at Evangeline Downs Racetrack July 13.

 Tuesday, July 10, 2007

Sellers Plans to Remain Advocate for Jockeys

Shane Sellers may be giving up his career as a jockey, but he intends to remain quite involved with industry issues pertaining to jockeys.

 Thursday, December 16, 2004

Sellers to Officially Announce Retirement as Jockey

Jockey Shane Sellers, who has won more than 4,000 races in his career, will officially announce his retirement from riding Dec. 15, according to a release from the Jockeys' Guild.

 Tuesday, December 14, 2004

Sellers' NLRB Claim Against Churchill Downs Withdrawn

A claim filed by jockey Shane Sellers with the National Labor Relations Board in connection with his removal from Churchill Downs Nov. 7 has been withdrawn, an NLRB official confirmed Dec. 2.

 Thursday, December 02, 2004

Sellers Files Complaint With National Labor Relations Board

According to information provided on The Jockeys' Guild Web site, jockey Shane Sellers has filed a claim with the National Labor Relations Board stemming from his ejection from Churchill Downs Sunday, Nov. 7.

 Wednesday, November 17, 2004

Stevens on The Cliff's Edge for JC Gold Cup

Gary Stevens will take over riding duties on The Cliff's Edge in Saturday's $1 million Jockey Club Gold Cup (gr. I) at Belmont Park, trainer Nick Zito said Sunday.

 Sunday, September 26, 2004

Bwana Charlie Charges to Amsterdam Win

Heiligbrodt Stable's Bwana Charlie, ridden by Shane Sellers, had favored Pomeroy measured in the stretch, pulling away in the final sixteenth of a mile for a three-quarters of a length victory in the $150,000 Amsterdam (gr. II) for 3-year-old sprinters at Saratoga Race Course.

 Saturday, August 07, 2004

Dazzle Me Sparkles in Azalea Breeders' Cup

Dazzle Me, hustled away off the rail by Shane Sellers, took command on the backstretch and never looked back, scoring a 6 1/2-length victory in the $300,000 Azalea Breeders' Cup (gr. III) for 3-year-old fillies at Calder Race Course Saturday.

 Saturday, July 10, 2004

Lunarpal Works Hard for Kentucky BC Victory

Heavily favored Lunarpal, ridden by Shane Sellers, led from start to finish and held off a stretch charge by Consolidator to take a neck victory in Saturday's co-featured $132,088 Kentucky Breeders' Cup (gr. III) for 2-year-olds at Churchill Downs.

 Saturday, June 05, 2004

Primal Storm Dominates Flash Stakes

Keith Asmussen's Primal Storm dominated a field of 2-year-olds to win Friday's $106,300 Flash Stakes (gr. III) at five furlongs at Belmont Park.

 Friday, June 04, 2004

Yessirgeneralsir Wins Lone Star 'Cap; Locals Dominate

Yessirgeneralsir broke fast from the starting gate and never looked back, defeating Kentucky-based Sonic West by 2 ΒΌ lengths in the $300,000 Lone Star Park Handicap (gr. III) on Memorial Day before 15,648 in Grand Prairie, Texas.

 Monday, May 31, 2004

Lady Tak Proves She's Back in Winning Groove

Lady Tak, ridden by Shane Sellers, surged to the lead on the turn and held off a stretch challenge by Put Me In to score a three-quarters of a length victory in Saturday's first running of the $108,600 Winning Colors Handicap for fillies and mares at Churchill Downs.

 Saturday, May 22, 2004

Decision on Allowing Jockey Ads in Derby Pushed to Wednesday

After hearing final arguments Tuesday morning, a federal judge said he will rule on whether to allow jockey advertising in this year's Kentucky Derby (gr. I) Wednesday morning.

 Tuesday, April 27, 2004

Hearing Set on Whether to Allow Jockey Ads in Derby

A federal judge is expected to rule this week on whether jockeys competing in this year's Kentucky Derby (gr. I) would be allowed to wear corporate advertising on their pants.

 Monday, April 26, 2004

Soaring Free Shakes Loose in Shakertown

Sam-Son Farms' Soaring Free got a surprisingly strong challenge from 34-1 Chosen Chief but responded to strong urging from jockey Shane Sellers to win the $115,100 Shakertown (gr. IIIT) for turf sprinters at Keeneland Saturday.

 Saturday, April 10, 2004

Ema Bovary Wins 9th Straight in Keeneland's Madison

Ema Bovary, going past 6 1/2 furlongs for the first time since arriving in the United States from her native Chile, won the seven-furlong Vinery Madison Stakes at Keeneland Wednesday.

 Wednesday, April 07, 2004

Bwana Charlie Wins Lafayette in Stakes Debut

Heiligbrodt Racing Stable's Bwana Charlie fought off Quick Action after a blistering half-mile to win the $109,500 Lafayette for 3-year-olds going seven furlongs at Keeneland Sunday.

 Sunday, April 04, 2004

Sellers Logs 4,000th Win; Albarado Sets Mark at FG

Shane Sellers and Robby Albarado, the top two jockeys of Fair Grounds' 2003-04 meet, saved the best for last on closing day Sunday.

 Sunday, March 28, 2004

Yearly Report Out of WinStar/Sunland Oaks

According to representatives from Sunland Park, the Bob Baffert-trained Yearly Report has scratched out of Saturday's $250,000 WinStar/Sunland Park Oaks. The daughter of General Meeting suffered muscle cramps Wednesday following a morning workout.

 Friday, March 26, 2004

Yearly Report Takes Center Stage in WinStar Oaks

Trainer Bob Baffert has two live Kentucky Derby (gr. I) prospects in Wimbeldon and Preachinatthebar, and now the white-haired trainer is searching for his Kentucky Oaks (gr. I) starter. On top of his Oaks list is Yearly Report, who will face nine rivals in Saturday's $250,000 WinStar/Sunland Park Oaks.

 Wednesday, March 24, 2004

Walk This Way Struts to Gentilly Win

Walk This Way staked a claim as the top 3-year-old Louisiana-bred at Fair Grounds this meet by winning Saturday's $100,000 Gentilly Handicap for state-breds on the turf.

 Saturday, March 20, 2004

Cat Genius Holds Off 'General in Pelleteri

Cat Genius held off a late charge from Mountain General to win the $125,000 Pelleteri Breeders' Cup Handicap by a half-length Sunday at Fair Grounds.

 Sunday, March 14, 2004

Premier Night Has It All--Including Super Bowl QB

An appearance by Jake Delhomme -- this time in the role of Thoroughbred owner -- was just one of many highlights on an evening when more than $1 million in purse money was up for grabs for Louisiana-breds at Delta Downs Racetrack & Casino.

 Sunday, February 08, 2004

Fire Slam Roars in Lecomte; Louisiana Derby Next

Fire Slam put all questions about his health to rest Saturday by storming home a two-length winner in the $100,000 Lecomte Stakes (gr. III) at Fair Grounds.

 Saturday, January 24, 2004

Zito's Not Jumping Over The Cliff's Edge

The Cliff's Edge won the Kentucky Jockey Club (gr. II) at Churchill Downs Saturday, after which trainer Nick Zito said he would still rank the colt behind two of his other juveniles, Eurosilver and Birdstone.

 Saturday, November 29, 2003

Crafty Shaw Staying Home for Clark Handicap

Trainer Peter Vestal has elected to keep Charles Cella's Crafty Shaw at home for Friday's $500,000-added Clark Handicap (gr. II) at Churchill Downs.

 Sunday, November 23, 2003

Sellers Returns to Saddle on Saturday

Jockey Shane Sellers will return to the saddle Saturday at Churchill Downs when he pilots five horses, including Quick Tip in the $150,000 Cardinal Handicap (gr. IIT) and Eugene's Third Son in a 6 1/2-furlong optional allowance race. Saturday's mounts will be first for Sellers since he broke his tailbone in a freak Nov. 6 paddock accident.

 Thursday, November 20, 2003

Sellers On the Mend

Doctors who have examined jockey Shane Sellers since he cracked his tailbone last week in a freak paddock mishap have advised him to rest from four to six weeks, but the 37-year-old rider has a more aggressive timetable in mind.

 Wednesday, November 12, 2003

Fractured Tailbone Sidelines Sellers

Jockey Shane Sellers will miss at least the next few days at Churchill Downs as he recovers from a fractured tailbone suffered in a paddock mishap on Thursday.

 Saturday, November 08, 2003

The Cliff's Edge Leaves Iroquois Foes in Dust

Favored The Cliff's Edge took the lead at the top of the stretch under jockey Shane Sellers and steadily drew away for an easy victory in Sunday's $113,700 Iroquios (gr. III) for 2-year-olds at Churchill Downs.

 Sunday, November 02, 2003

Zito Hopes for Edge in Iroquois

Nick Zito, who already trains Kentucky Derby hopefuls Birdstone and Eurosilver, seeks to add to his riches Sunday when he saddles The Cliff's Edge in the $100,000 Iroquois (gr. III) at Churchill Downs.

 Friday, October 31, 2003

Arlington Matron Belongs to Take Charge Lady

A sloppy track added a little intrigue to Monday's $150,000 Arlington Matron Handicap (gr. III), but prohibitive favorite Take Charge Lady put an end to any issues on the turn for home, striding out in the home stretch for jockey Shane Sellers to win as she pleased.

 Monday, September 01, 2003

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 Thursday, August 28, 2003

Kim Loves Bucky and The Tin Man Ready for United Nations

Two invaders, Kim Loves Bucky and The Tin Man, have arrived at Monmouth Park in advance of Saturday's $750,000 United Nations Handicap (gr. IT).

 Wednesday, July 02, 2003

Ohio Derby Race Report: Wicked Decision

Trainer Kenny McPeek is on hand to watch Wild and Wicked win the Ohio Derby in just his third career start.

 Saturday, June 21, 2003

Prado Wins Second NTRA All-Star Jockey Title

Edgar Prado turned in a first, second and third-place finish Friday night at Lone Star Park to edge Shane Sellers by a point for the title in the 2003 NTRA All-Star Jockey Championship in Grand Prairie, Texas.

 Saturday, June 21, 2003

Kim Loves Bucky Captures Louisville Handicap

Kim Glenney's homebred Kim Loves Bucky, with Shane Sellers riding, overcame pacesetting Quest Star in the stretch and held off closing Rochester to capture Saturday's $112,000 Louisville Handicap (gr. IIIT) at Churchill Downs.

 Saturday, May 31, 2003

Dogwood Blooms for Stubborn Golden Marlin

Passed briefly inside the half-mile pole, Golden Marlin repelled the challenge and went on to post a one-length victory in Saturday's $109,000 Dogwood Stakes (gr. III) for 3-year-old fillies at Churchill Downs.

 Saturday, May 17, 2003

Ocean Terrace Works Well, Lexington Next

Fog City Stables' Ocean Terrace, who finished last of nine in the Santa Anita Derby (gr. I) on April 5 after setting a quick early pace, was back on the work tab Sunday morning. He logged a five-furlong move in 1:00 2/5 while breezing over the Southern California oval under regular exercise rider David Rodriguez.

 Sunday, April 13, 2003

Sir Cherokee, 55-1, Ambushes Arkansas Derby

Last of 12 after the opening half-mile, 55-1 shot Sir Cherokee charged home with a powerful kick in the stretch to win the $500,000 Arkansas Derby (gr. II) over Eugene's Third Son at Oaklawn Park Saturday.

 Saturday, April 12, 2003

White Cat Wins Transylvania By a Whisker

Raymond Cottrell's White Cat rallied strongly in early stretch, then held off a resurgent Deep Shadow to win the Transylvania Stakes (gr. IIIT) for 3-year-olds by a nose on Keeneland's opening day.

 Friday, April 04, 2003
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