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Big Payday for Ex-Thoroughbred Times Owner

Norman Ridker, whose Thoroughbred Times owed millions of dollars to creditors when he closed the company through Chapter 7 bankruptcy, secured a large personal payday Feb. 1 by selling his remaining magazines.

Thoroughbred Times Online Auction Postponed

Several intellectual property disputes to be settled in a Jan. 24 hearing.

Simon Wins Second Media Eclipse Award

Mary Simon won her second Eclipse Award for an article examining the history and current state of the race-day use of furosemide (Salix).

Law New Managing Editor at ST Publishing

Tom Law, former managing editor at Thoroughbred Times, has been named to the new title of managing editor for ST Publishing and will oversee a new Saratoga Springs, N.Y. office for that publication.

Creditors' Meeting Set in Times' Bankruptcy

A meeting is scheduled in Lexington Oct. 16 for creditors of Thoroughbred Times Inc., which filed for Chapter 7 bankruptcy protection Sept. 14 and ceased operations of the Thoroughbred magazine and website.

And They're Off: Autumn Equinox Edition

Lenny and Steve discuss big racing at Parx, Wise Dan and which Breeders' Cup Race he will run in, Hansen, the Keeneland September Yearling Sale, and the end of the Thoroughbred Times. Sponsored by Darby Dan Farm.

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Filing Lists Times' Creditors, Assets

The Chapter 7 bankruptcy filing by the publisher of Thoroughbred Times lists liabilities of nearly $5.3 million and assets totaling just under $1 million.

Thoroughbred Times Declares Bankruptcy

Thoroughbred Times, a Lexington-based magazine dedicated to the Thoroughbred racing industry, declared Chapter 7 bankruptcy and terminated operations Sept. 14, editor in chief Mark Simon confirmed the following day.

Times Wins Eclipse in Multimedia Category

The 2011 Media Eclipse Award in the audio/multimedia Internet category has gone to Thoroughbred Times Co. for its "Breeders' Cup -- On the Scene" coverage of the Breeders' Cup World Championships at Churchill Downs.

Real Estate Broker Arnold Kirkpatrick Dies

Arnold Kirkpatrick, a real estate broker who was a former part owner of the Thoroughbred Record, died last night in Central Kentucky.

Online Readers Like Hangin' With Haskin

The "Hangin' With Haskin" blog authored by Steve Haskin on The Bloodhorse.com website has been voted best horse racing blog of 2010 by Thoroughbred Times readers.

Thoroughbred Community Comes Together For Habitat for Humanity

The local Thoroughbred community came together in Lexington this summer to help Habitat for Humanity. Thanks to their combined efforts, Kia Langford and her two daughters, Kerrington and Kyla, were handed the keys to their new home Aug. 29.

Award Established for Best Annual Book on Thoroughbreds

Kentucky breeding farm Castleton Lyons and the Thoroughbred Times have joined forces to establish an annual award of $10,000 for the year's best book on Thoroughbreds.

Owens Hired as RMTC Communications Coordinator

The Racing Medication and Testing Consortium (RMTC) announced Tuesday the appointment of Amy Owens to communications coordinator.

Texas Hold'em Tournament to Benefit Charities

Kentucky Equine Management Internship Program, The Race For Education, and Operation Read will hold the second no-limit Horsemen's Texas Hold'Em Poker Tournament, presented by EQUUS/Standardbred Station and ThePokerPyramid.com April 16 at Sal's Italian Chop House in Lexington, Ky.