Churchill Offers Exactas in Derby Wager
The Kentucky Horse Racing Commission has granted approval to allow Churchill Downs to offer exacta wagering in its Kentucky Derby Future Wager pools.
Headlines for Tuesday, February 10, 2009
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'All Others' 5-2 Choice in First KDFW
Churchill Downs' 2009 Kentucky Derby Future Wager begins its 11th year when the first of its three betting pools opens Feb. 12. And for the 11th time with the first pool, the mutuel field, or "all others," is the morning line betting favorite.
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Turfway Injuries Down in January
A month after Turfway Park experienced eight catastrophic breakdowns during its 21-day holiday meet, state veterinarian Dr. Bryce Peckham and Turfway president Bob Elliston were on hand at a Feb. 10 Kentucky Horse Racing Commission meeting in Lexington to present commissioners a much more positive report.
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Lentenor at Stephens Thoroughbreds
Bloodhorse.com's Ron Mitchell visits with Lentenor at Stephens Thoroughbreds.Learn more about Lentenor and Nicanor by visiting the Tracking Barbaro's Brothers Blog.
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Peckham Hired as Chief Vet in Kentucky
Dr. Bryce Peckham has been named chief racing veterinarian for the Kentucky Horse Racing Commission.
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Florida Lab to Handle Kentucky Testing
The University of Florida Racing Laboratory has been selected to handle equine drug testing for Kentucky.
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Retired Trainer Wilmont D. Haun Dead
Retired trainer Wilmont D. "Bill" Haun died Jan. 22 in Mount Airy, Md., from a prolonged illness.
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KTA Dismissed from CDI Lawsuit
The Kentucky Thoroughbred Association and its executive director have been dismissed from the federal antitrust lawsuit brought by Churchill Downs Inc. against multiple horsemen's groups.
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Greenlight Rips MEC Reorganization Plan
A longtime adversarial shareholder in MI Developments has blasted the latest reorganization proposal to spin-off subsidiary Magna Entertainment Corp., a plan which includes $75 million in funding for a potential slots parlor at Laurel Park in Maryland.
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Bushnell's 'Berner' Best of Breed
Fara Bushnell, a longtime equine insurance agent in Lexington and a familiar face at many Thoroughbred auctions, is the co-owner of a Bernese Mountain Dog that won Best of Breed at the Westminster Kennel Club dog show in New York Feb. 10.
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HANA's Top-10 Tracks - #3 Remington Park
The Horseplayers Association of North America regularly rates the 65 Thoroughbred racetracks in North America. Featured exclusively on BloodHorse.com is a countdown of the top 10 tracks. Remington Park is #3.
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Breeding Incentive to River Keen
A new incentive has been set up to reward breeders who send their mares to Massachusetts stallion River Keen in 2009.
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Average Falls 17% at Inglis Classic Sale
William Inglis & Son's Syndney Classic yearling sale ended Feb. 10 in Australia with declines of 17% in average price and 18% in gross revenue.
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Inside Track: Stakes on the Grille
Because of the owners, trainers and jockeys who frequent The Pamplemousse restaurant near Del Mar in Southern California, co-owner and chef Jeffrey Strauss gets more than his share of tips.
