THS: The Stephen Foster (Video)
Jason, Tom, and the Wizard analyze the Stephen Foster Handicap (gr. I), June 13 at Churchill Downs.
Headlines for Thursday, June 11, 2009
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Lawsuit Latest Play in NYRA/Nassau OTB Fight
Nassau Regional Off-Track Betting Corp. has filed a $15-million lawsuit against the New York Racing Association in response to NYRA's claim that Nassau Regional OTB had pirated its signal.
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THS: The Stephen Foster
Jason, Tom, and the Wizard analyze the 2009 Stephen Foster Handicap (gr. I). Download Brisnet Past Performances for the Stephen Foster.
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Six Graded Winners Entered in Monmouth Stakes
The second running of the $200,000 Monmouth Stakes June 13, a 1 1/8-mile turf event that has the look of a graded event, figures to serve as a solid prep for the $750,000 United Nations Stakes (gr. IT), the New Jersey track's top grass offering of the season on July 4.
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Powerscourt Sires First Winner
Irish champion Powerscourt sired his first winner when his daughter Termagant won June 11 at Leopardstown in Ireland.
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Belmont National TV Ratings Tumble
Without a Triple Crown on the line, this year's TV coverage of the June 6 Belmont Stakes (gr. I) attracted approximately half the number of viewers as last year, when Big Brown was attempting to win the Triple Crown at Belmont Park.
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New Dubai Track Slated to Race in 2010
Meydan Race Course announced that January 28, 2010 was the date the first meeting would be staged at the new Dubai track.
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Three Chimneys Promotes Donworth
Richie Donworth, who has worked at Three Chimneys Farm as broodmare manager at the Old Bradley Place division, has been named the division's new general manager.
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Jones: KY Racetrack Gaming Would Help Sales
Passage of legislation that would allow video lottery terminals at Kentucky racetracks would provide a boost to the state's yearling auctions later this year, according to Brereton Jones of Airdrie Stud.
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Tattersalls Millions Race Series Revamped
Tattersalls and Newmarket Racecourses in England have revamped the Tattersalls Millions race series for graduates of Book 1 of this year's Tattersalls October yearling sale.
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Mine That Bird Returns to Track
Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (gr. I) winner Mine That Bird returned to the racetrack for the first time since finishing third in the June 6 Belmont Stakes (gr. I) by leisurely back-tracking once around the Churchill Downs oval June 11 under exercise rider Charlie Figueroa.
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Rich Sprint Festival Next Up at Charles Town
Prominent names are expected for the June 20 Charles Town Races & Slots Sprint Festival, which will feature five stakes worth a total of $750,000.
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Warrior's Reward Seeks First Blacktype Win
Warrior's Reward, who scored a strong allowance victory last month, looks like the one to beat in the $100,000 Northern Dancer Stakes (gr. III) for 3-year-olds June 13 at Churchill Downs.
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Advice Tries Turf in Jefferson Cup
WinStar Farm's Advice, most recently 13th in the Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (gr. I), makes his turf debut against seven 3-year-old rivals in the $150,000 Jefferson Cup (gr. IIT) June 13 at Churchill Downs.
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Bonus Scheme Will Reward Yearling Buyers
Sellers of yearlings in Britain and Ireland are working to put together a bonus fund worth £2-million (approximately $3,269,400 in U.S. funds) for the connections of nominated horses that win maiden races next year for 2-year-olds. Each bonus will be worth £10,000 ($16,347), and it is hoped that up to 200 races will be supported. Some of the bonus money also will be made available to 3-year-olds.
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Louisiana Great Happy Ticket Dies
Stewart Madison's Happy Ticket, who started her career with nine straight wins and later was a grade I winner at Saratoga, died May 3.
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Magic Millions National Sale Ends
The Magic Millions national sale ended June 11 on Australia's Gold Coast with the final session for the yearling portion of the auction and a session for racehorses.
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Haskin's Triple Crown Wrap: Final Thoughts
All the obvious thoughts on this year's bizarre, but memorable Triple Crown have been discussed regarding the major players. But there were unsung heroes as well who did not wind up in the winner's circle, yet contributed to the memories.
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Evangeline Downs to Increase Purses 10%
Evangeline Downs Racetrack & Casino has announced a 10% purse increase for all overnight races effective June 13.
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KY Horse Industry Plans Rally at Capitol
The Kentucky Equine Education Project is organizing a rally June 17 in the Capitol Rotunda to drum up support for legislation that would financially assist the horse industry.
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Charges Filed in Texas Cruelty Case
<P>A Texas woman accused of maltreating 57 horses remains in jail after failing to post bond on cruelty charges. <P>Carol Paselk faces one count of cruelty to animals and one court of cruelty to livestock. The Class A misdemeanors each carry penalties up to $4,000 and one year in the county jail. <P>The charges stem from the May 9 removal of 57 allege...
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Sign Up: Free Webinar on Managing Noninfectious Respiratory Problems
<P>This is the last week to sign up before our next Webinar, <A href="http://www.thehorse.com/Videos.aspx?tab=webinar">Managing Noninfectious Respiratory Problems</A>, on Thursday, June 18, at 8 p.m. ET. This Webinar is sponsored by <A href="http://www.bi-vetmedica.com/divisions/equine_division.html" target=_blank>Boehringer Ingelheim Vetmedica, Inc</A>. ...
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Kentucky Horse Industry Plans Rally at Capitol
<P>The Kentucky Equine Education Project (KEEP) is organizing a rally June 17 in the Capitol Rotunda to drum up support for legislation that would financially assist the horse industry. <P>The rally begins at 10 a.m. EDT on the third day of a special legislative session in Frankfort, the state capital. On the call for the session is legislation to autho...
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Daughters of Man Accused of Cruelty Relinquish Licenses
<P>Kristen and Jennifer Paragallo, the daughters of Ernie Paragallo who faces 22 counts of animal cruelty, have relinquished their owners' licenses. <P>"The surrendering of the two licenses from (Paragallo's) daughters came during our suitability review," said Joe Mahoney, a spokesperson for the New York State Racing and Wagering Board, on June 10. "Tha...
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