Taking the 'Un' Out of Unwanted Horses
The Unwanted Horse Coalition hopes to step up awareness and engage the entire horse industry in its "own responsibly" campaign.
Headlines for Tuesday, June 19, 2007
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Hold All Tickets! Bay Meadows to Race in '08
The California Horse Racing Board agreed in principle June 19 to a one-year waiver in 2008 from the state's synthetic track mandate for Bay Meadows. But the board can't make it official until its next meeting.
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Stronach Tells CHRB He'll Use $24M on Upgrades
Trying to undo the negative fallout over comments by his company's new CEO, Magna Entertainment founder Frank Stronach pledged $24 million for installation of synthetic racing surfaces at Santa Anita Park and Golden Gate Fields as well as much needed refurbishing of the Santa Anita barn area.
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California Breeder/Owner Ed Friendly Dies
Ed Friendly, who founded the Thoroughbred Owners of California, died June 17 at his home in Rancho Santa Fe, Calif., after a year-long battle with cancer.
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Ramonti Grabs Group I Glory for Godolphin
Frankie Dettori continued his group I hot streak when driving Ramonti to a head victory in a thrilling renewal of the Queen Anne Stakes (Eng-I) at Royal Ascot on Tuesday.
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Excellent Art Paints Masterpiece in St. James's Palace Stakes
Excellent Art stormed from last to first under a masterful ride by Jamie Spencer to capture the St. James's Palace Stakes (Eng-I) by a neck at Royal Ascot.
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Miss Andretti Zooms to Victory in King's Stand
Australian star Miss Andretti roared to an impressive victory in the King's Stand Stakes (Eng-II) on Tuesday at Royal Ascot.
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Sales Integrity Task Force Submits Initial Progress Report
The Sales Integrity Task Force submitted its first report to Kentucky lawmakers at a Joint Interim Committee on Licensing and Occupations meeting June 19 in Erlanger, Ky.
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Empire Maker's First Winner Scores by 13 1/2
Classic winner Empire Maker was represented by his first winner when his daughter Miss Red Delicious won June 18 by 13 1/2 lengths.
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Henrythenavigator Sails to Victory in Coventry Stakes
Henrythenavigator got things off to a great start for Aidan O'Brien by cruising to a deceptively easy three-quarter of a length victory in the Coventry Stakes (Eng-II), the opening race of the Royal Ascot meeting.
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Catalog Increased for Fasig-Tipton Saratoga Sale
For the second consecutive year, Fasig-Tipton has increased the catalogue for its Saratoga select yearling sale. The 2007 edition will see 214 horses sell over two days, Aug. 6-7.
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TVG to Televise Racing from Royal Ascot
TVG, in partnership with At The Races in the United Kingdom, will carry live racing from the prestigious Royal Ascot meeting, which runs June 19 through June 23. The partnership will allow racing fans in the United States to watch and wager on every race from the Royal Ascot,
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Commentary: Follow That Car
<i>By Dan Liebman</i> - But just imagine if the owner of every racetrack in North America could agree to do what is best for the sport overall, realizing what is best for all is best for one. Think of one network carrying every race televised across the continent with a cohesive schedule understood by fans.
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Commentary: Own Responsibly
<i>Dr. Tom Lenz</i> - It's a simple philosophy, and one that makes perfect sense. If prospective and current horse owners are responsible and research their options before they commit to buy, breed, or sell a horse, the result will be fewer unwanted horses.
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Draft Claiming, Scratch Rules Approved by Kentucky Authority
Drafts of two rules aimed at increasing field sizes -- one affecting claimed horses and the other limiting scratches -- were approved Monday by the Kentucky Horse Racing Authority.
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The Week in Photos: June 19, 2007
