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Boalt Hall Law Professor Named CHRB Commissioner

Jesse Choper has been appointed to the California Horse Racing Board by Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger.

 Sunday, April 01, 2007

CHRB Waives Coupling Rules for Current Thoroughbred Meets

The California Horse Racing Board voted Monday to temporarily waive rules requiring the coupling of horses specifically for the two current Thoroughbred meetings at Bay Meadows and Hollywood Park on condition there be at least five separate wagering interests prior to any uncoupling.

 Monday, May 15, 2006

Millionaire Roman Ruler Retired to Hill 'n' Dale

Millionaire Roman Ruler, a leading member of his generation at two and three, has been retired for stallion duty at John Sikura's Hill 'n' Dale Farms near Lexington.

 Tuesday, November 01, 2005

Roman Ruler to Hill 'n' Dale Upon Retirement

Roman Ruler, winner of the Aug. 7 Haskell Invitational Handicap (gr. I), will stand at John Sikura's Hill 'n' Dale Farms near Lexington upon his retirement.

 Monday, August 08, 2005

Santa Anita Issues 'Milkshake' Policy; CHRB Weighs In

Santa Anita Park isn't waiting for a statewide ban to make its stand against "milkshakes." Starting at its upcoming meet that begins Dec. 26, the Arcadia, Calif., track will test every horse in every race for excess bicarbonate in their bloodstreams.

 Thursday, December 02, 2004

Roman Ruler Explodes on the Scene For Baffert

Bob Baffert has been talking up his exciting 2-year-old Roman Ruler for quite a while, and the colt justified all the high praise by winning first crack out in grand style at Hollywood Park on Saturday.

 Sunday, June 20, 2004

CHRB Waives Three Rules to Accommodate Breeders' Cup

The California Horse Racing Board on Thursday waived three of its own rules for one day only -- October 25, 2003 -- to accommodate horses, owners, and trainers participating in the Breeders' Cup hosted by the Oak Tree Racing Association at Santa Anita.

 Thursday, July 24, 2003

D'wildcat Retired to Windfields in Canada

Grade I winner D'wildcat has been retired to Windfields Farm near Oshawa, Ontario, Canada.

 Thursday, May 15, 2003

Hess Catching Up With Ocean Terrace

Knowing that the last horse to win the Kentucky Derby who did not race at 2 was Apollo in 1882, trainer Bob Hess Jr. admits he might have rushed Ocean Terrace before the $700,000 son of Saint Ballado made his debut on Dec. 26.

 Friday, March 21, 2003

Here and There...

Racing and breeding news and information.

 Monday, February 10, 2003

Windfields Buys Interest in D'wildcat

Windfields Farm in Canada has purchased a half-interest in grade I winner D'wildcat

 Monday, January 20, 2003

California Grants Extended Health Benefits to Stable Workers

Stable area workers and their dependents will be eligible for extended health care under changes supported Friday by the California Horse Racing Board. The Board voted to begin the regulatory process for changes to rules governing operations of the California Thoroughbred Horsemen's Foundation, a benevolent organization for backstretch employees who care for horses, such as grooms and hot walkers, providing them with medical and dental benefits.

 Saturday, March 31, 2001