First North American Foal by Indygo Shiner
The first reported North American foal by graded stakes winner Indygo Shiner is a colt born Jan. 8 at Summer Wind Farm near Georgetown, Ky.
Articles posted January 12, 2010
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Joe Kellman, Owned Shecky Greene, Dies
Joe Kellman, who raced homebred champion Shecky Greene, died Jan. 7 at his Texas home.
Stronach Spends $1.085 Million on Broodmare
Frank Stronach, owner of Adena Springs and chairman of Magna Entertainment, paid $1.085 million for Miss Isella, a grade II-winning daughter of Silver Charm and a half-sister to grade II winner Sir Cherokee.
Last Song Bought Back for $750,000
A mare who had brought $1.75 and $1 million at past sales, failed to meet her reserve when the bidding stopped at $775,000 at the Keeneland January horses of all ages sale Jan. 12.
'Lookin at' the Derby Winner?
Triple Crown Talk with Jason Shandler presents a Q and A with trainer Bob Baffert regarding the Kentucky Derby prospects of Lookin At Lucky. Read Blog
Kentucky Horse Council Modifies Mission
The Kentucky Horse Council said Jan. 12 it has modified its mission statement to offer a "more accurate reflection" of how its role in the equine community has evolved.
Inside Track: The Long Road to Recovery
Julia Brimo is grateful for small and large things. She's thankful that she can now scratch her nose with her left hand and for the constant support -- emotional and financial -- of Cindy Werner and dozens of others.
Calder Wagering Drops 11.7%
Wagering in Florida on Calder Race Course's recently concluded eight-month season fell 11.7% from its previous season.
Half-sister to Gio Ponti Brings $950,000
Craig Bandoroff of the Paris, Ky.-based Denali Stud, paid $950,000 for Bon Jovi Girl, a stakes-winning daughter of Malibu Moon at the Keeneland January horses of all ages sale.
Distorted Humor Filly Sells For $350,000
A 3-year-old Distorted Humor filly named Age of Humor was bought for $350,000 by Steve Davidson and Randy Gullatt's Versailles, Ky.-based Twin Creeks Farm at the Jan. 12 session of the Keeneland January sale.
Penn Ridge Offers Breeding Incentive to Monba
Penn Ridge Farms will offer an incentive program for incoming stallion Monba.
Handbook Seeks to Combat Unwanted Horses
- By Tom LaMarra
The Unwanted Horse Coalition is circulating suggested best practices as a guide for individuals and associations to reducing the number of unwanted horses.
WTR Results Changed; Zenyatta Still Gets Nod
Zenyatta and Rachel Alexandra, instead of being joint fourth and fifth, respectively, in the final global standings for 2009, should be third and fourth.
Horsemen Wary of Florida Drug Positives
At least five Florida positives for a widely-used therapeutic tranquilizer have horsemen's groups on edge.
Date and Format Changes for Fasig July
Fasig-Tipton has made minor adjustments to the timing and format of its 2010 Kentucky July selected yearling sale, which will be held at Newtown Paddocks near Lexington on Tuesday and Wednesday, July 13 and 14.
Horse of the Year - Final Arguments
With less than a week away before the winner is crowned, we're giving Rachel Alexandra and Zenyatta fans a final opportunity to state their case. Vote Now!
Ford Benefits From Stallion Promotion
Diamond A Farms owner wins a Range Rover from Castleton Lyons.
Florida Has New Racing Regulator
The Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation recently appointed Milton Champion director of the Florida Division of Pari-Mutuel Wagering.
TVG to Air Exclusive Eclipse Awards Coverage
TVG will broadcast exclusive live coverage of the 39th annual Eclipse Awards from the Beverly Wilshire Hotel in Beverly Hills, California on January 18.
The Race for Horse of the Year
Female superstars Rachel Alexandra and Zenyatta lead the list of finalists for the 2009 Horse of the Year, which will be announced on January 18th during the 2010 Eclipse Awards. View Slideshow
Second Kentucky Gaming Bill Introduced
A bill requiring a constitutional amendment for expanded gambling in Kentucky has been introduced in the state General Assembly by Republican Senate President David Williams.
It's Zenyatta Over Rachel in World Rankings
Zenyatta has received another boost, with the 2009 Breeders' Cup Classic (gr. I) winner rated one pound ahead of Rachel Alexandra in the World Thoroughbred Rankings.
Prepurchase Exams: History, Important Considerations
For more than 150 years veterinarians have been performing prepurchase exams, also referred to as vetting, purchase exams, and soundness exams.
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