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Donna Barton Brothers Named Starlight COO

Donna Barton Brothers Named Starlight COO

Donna Barton Brothers, a former jockey and now a television analyst, has been named chief operating officer for Starlight Racing.

 Thursday, April 26, 2012
Two Added to Arkansas Derby Probable Field

Two Added to Arkansas Derby Probable Field

New Mexico-based Isn't He Clever and the Todd Pletcher-trained Heavy Breathing were added to the mix for the $1 million Arkansas Derby (gr. I) when nominations closed with 97 horses being made eligible for the race.

 Thursday, April 05, 2012
Algorithms Injured, Off Derby Trail

Algorithms Injured, Off Derby Trail

Holy Bull (gr. III) winner Algorithms, who missed the Fasig-Tipton Fountain of Youth (gr. II) last weekend, is off of the Kentucky Derby trail after X-rays confirmed a fractured splint bone in his right front leg.

 Tuesday, February 28, 2012
Algorithms Scratched From Fountain of Youth

Algorithms Scratched From Fountain of Youth

Morning-line favorite Algorithms was scratched from the Feb. 26 Fasig-Tipton Fountain of Youth Stakes (gr. II) at Gulfstream Park because of a splint issue.

 Sunday, February 26, 2012
'Roses' Not in Plans for Thunder Moccasin

'Roses' Not in Plans for Thunder Moccasin

MAHUBAH'S CORNER
After Thunder Moccasin's visually impressive win in the Hutcheson Stakes, Starlight Racing's tentative plan is not roses in May but one-turn sprint races -- at least for now.

 Friday, February 24, 2012
Super Shopper Starlight Has Basket of 3YOs

Super Shopper Starlight Has Basket of 3YOs

When Starlight Racing needs to replenish its stable of runners, its buying team heads to the yearling auctions. The venture's efforts at the sales are paying off handsomely this year with several promising 3-year-olds.

 Wednesday, February 22, 2012
Thunder Moccasin: Pretty and Pretty Talented

Thunder Moccasin: Pretty and Pretty Talented

Thunder Moccasin didn't command huge prices in the auction ring, but he always was physically impressive.

 Tuesday, February 14, 2012
Thunder Moccasin Delivers in Hutcheson

Thunder Moccasin Delivers in Hutcheson

Starlight Racing's Thunder Moccasin followed up his impressive maiden win with an even more stirring performance, as he demolished a short field to take the $150,000 Hutcheson Stakes (gr. II) Feb. 11 at Gulfstream Park.

 Saturday, February 11, 2012
Algorithms Commences Classic Calculation

Algorithms Commences Classic Calculation

MAHUBAH'S CORNER
In the Holy Bull, it was Starlight Racing's Algorithms, who captured his first stakes race and stamped himself as one to watch on the Triple Crown trail.

 Thursday, February 09, 2012
Algorithms: Putting the Horse First Pays Off

Algorithms: Putting the Horse First Pays Off

Letting Algorithms get his way hurt his yearling price, but he's rewarded his breeder and the farm that raised him with his racing success.

 Wednesday, February 01, 2012
Algorithms Derails Champ Hansen in Holy Bull

Algorithms Derails Champ Hansen in Holy Bull

Algorithms overtook juvenile champion Hansen approaching mid-stretch en route to an easy victory in the $400,000 Holy Bull Stakes (gr. III) at Gulfstream Park, handing the odds-on favorite the first defeat of his career.

 Sunday, January 29, 2012

Algorithms Impresses, Points to Holy Bull

Starlight Racing's 2-year-old colt Algorithms ran his record to two-for-two with an impressive victory at Gulfstream Park Dec. 16.

 Friday, December 16, 2011
Fair Grounds Offers More Stakes Days, Wagers

Fair Grounds Offers More Stakes Days, Wagers

The 140th Thoroughbred racing season at Fair Grounds Race Course & Slots includes more major stakes days, new trainers, and an expanded wagering menu.

 Tuesday, October 25, 2011
Hilda's Passion Shows Her Heels in Ballerina

Hilda's Passion Shows Her Heels in Ballerina

Front-running Hilda's Passion became a grade I winner with a romping triumph in the $250,000 Ballerina Stakes (gr. I) at Saratoga Aug. 27.

 Saturday, August 27, 2011
Hilda's Passion Makes Quick Work of Vagrancy

Hilda's Passion Makes Quick Work of Vagrancy

Despite a slight stumble at the start, there was no catching odds-on choice Hilda's Passion in the $147,000 Vagrancy Handicap (gr. II) as she romped to a 5 1/4-length victory.

 Saturday, June 04, 2011

Talkin' Horses Presents Two Thursday Chats

Bloodhorse.com "Talkin' Horses" will offer Thoroughbred industry enthusiasts two engaging chat sessions on Thursday, September 13.

 Wednesday, September 12, 2007