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F-T Texas Has Big Selling Day Planned

F-T Texas Has Big Selling Day Planned

Fasig-Tipton Texas will conduct the largest single day of selling in its history Aug. 30, when 425 horses are scheduled to go through the auction ring.

 Sunday, August 28, 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

Optimism in the Air for F-T Texas Sale

The auction will be held Aug. 30 at Lone Star Park.

 Friday, August 27, 2010

More Than 400 Yearlings Cataloged for Fasig-Tipton Texas Sale

The catalog for the Fasig-Tipton Texas summer yearling sale has 417 horses.

 Friday, July 27, 2007

Commentary: Lord...the flies!

By Richard Zwirn - Thoroughbred farms and stables are inundated with them this time of year. There are way too many to eradicate, as for every one you see, there are thousands you don't. Flies are survivors.

 Tuesday, July 24, 2007

Texas Sale Off to Slow Start, Stronger Second Day Expected

The Fasig-Tipton Summer Texas yearling sale got off to a slow start Monday with 129 horses selling for an average of $10,373 and a median of $5,000.

 Monday, August 26, 2002

Laurel Singing Rainy Day Blues

Steady rain forced Laurel Park to cancel 56 turf races during its summer meet and was also cited for a 5% drop in total handle and a 4% decline in attendance.

 Wednesday, August 30, 2000