CDI: Horsemen's Actions are Price-Fixing
Churchill Downs Inc. has fired back at horsemen's groups it has sued over alleged federal antitrust violations, calling their collective actions "price-fixing, pure and simple."
Articles posted August 26, 2008
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Louisiana to Ban Steroids
The Louisiana State Racing Commission took steps Aug. 25 to ban exogenous steroids. The rules could become effective before Jan. 1.
Jackson Says No to Big Brown Match Race
Michael Iavarone, co-president of IEAH Stables, said Aug. 26 that Jess Jackson, majority owner of Curlin, has turned down their offer to have a match race between Curlin and Big Brown.
Frankel May Take On Curlin and Big Brown
Step aside, Allen Jerkens. Bobby Frankel may string up his own slingshot and take on the role of Giant Killer. Frankel said he is considering going up against racing's two-headed monster, Curlin and Big Brown, in the Woodward Stakes (gr. I) Aug. 30 and Monmouth Stakes Sept. 13, respectively.
Pedigree is Magic on Turf
MAHUBAH'S CORNER, by Avalyn Hunter
Magical Fantasy chose a big race to break into stakes company in North America. After two modest showings in graded stakes at Hollywood Park, the daughter of Diesis rolled to a two-length victory at odds of over 42-1 in the Del Mar Oaks (gr. I). No one has to look too deep in her pedigree to see her affinity for the grass.
FT Texas Results Slide After Day Two
A weaker second sesson pulled down the overall average and median at the Fasig-Tipton Texas Yearling sale, which ended Aug. 26. Last year's second sesssion was bolstered by a record-topping $330,000 horse.
Lewis Michael to Stand at Three Chimneys
Lewis Michael, a grade II winner in 2007-08, will enter stud in 2009 at Robert N. Clay's Three Chimneys Farm near Midway, Ky.
Business Declines at Doncaster Sale
Day one of Doncaster's St. Leger sale -- Britain's first yearling auction of 2008 -- produced figures short of their 2007 equivalents Aug. 26.
Strawberry Reason Dead
Strawberry Reason, dam of champion Vindication, was found dead in her pasture June 29 at Arthur B. Hancock III's Stone Farm near Paris, Ky.
OBS Fall Sale Has 1,000 Horses
The Ocala Breeders' Sales Co. (OBS) has cataloged 1,000 horses for its fall mixed sale, which will be held Oct. 6-8 in Central Florida. The auction will begin with a select session, and two open sessions will follow.
Secret Romeo's First Winner
Secret Romeo, a 17-time stakes winner, was represented by his first winner when his son Romeo Again won Aug. 17 at Pinnacle Race Course in his initial outing.
Kona Gold at the Kentucky Horse Park
A visit with the winner of the 2000 Breeders' Cup Sprint in 2008.
Native Dancer & Sagamore Farm
A look back, through the eyes of Alfred G. Vanderbilt, III, at the majesty and glory of the once great Sagamore Farm and the rise of the legendary Native Dancer. Also, how Sagamore Farm is now being restored to its glory by Kevin Plank, Founder and CEO of Under Armour.
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