Kentucky Equine Research Projects Approved
Six equine research projects totaling nearly $400,000 over a two-year period have been approved by the Kentucky Horse Racing Commission following a recommendation from the Equine Drug Research Council.
Headlines for Tuesday, January 5, 2010
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CA Trainer Hagan Pleads No Contest to Charges
In an order signed by a New Mexico judge Jan. 4, California horseman Michael Hagan pleaded no contest to three criminal charges stemming from a failed deal over a tack business in 2007.
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Clutch Player Dead of Pneumonia
Clutch Player, who broke his maiden last month in his first start and was considered a possible prospect for the Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (gr. I), died Jan. 4 of pneumonia, Daily Racing Form reported.
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Commission Doubles Borel's Suspension
The Kentucky Racing Commission has doubled a suspension levied against jockey Calvin Borel as part of an effort to stop appeals the regulatory body considers frivolous.
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Early Triple Crown Nominations Due Jan. 16
The early nomination deadline for the 2010 Triple Crown -- the Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (gr. I), the Preakness Stakes (gr. I), and the Belmont Stakes (gr. I) -- has been set for Jan. 16.
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NYRA: Toss Out NYCOTB Bankruptcy Petition
The recent bankruptcy petition by the New York City Off-Track Betting Corp. should be tossed out of federal court, the New York Racing Association argues in a lengthy legal brief filed Jan. 4 in Manhattan.
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Lava Man Retired After Brief Comeback
Lava Man, who returned to racing after a more than 17-month layoff only to finish last in the San Gabriel Handicap (gr. IIT) Dec. 27 at Santa Anita, has been retired after his failed comeback attempt.
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Auctions 2010: Have We Hit the Bottom?
Several sale company officials and horsemen talk about what they think will happen in the commercial Thoroughbred marketplace in 2010.
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Ghostzapper's Fee Reduced to $30,000
Ghostzapper, the 2004 Horse of the Year and champion older male, has had his 2010 fee reduced to $30,000 from the previously announced $50,000.
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Hammer Time: A Report From the Front Lines
Headley Bell of Mill Ridge Farm and Nicoma Bloodstock believes there are some signs that stud fee reductions are working.
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Free Report: New Stallions for 2010
Featuring more than 40 new sires for 2010. Excerpted from the pages of The Blood-Horse magazine, this special report includes a brief bio for each stallion, their 2010 stud fee, and where they're standing.
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Leading Sires of 2009: Medaglia d'Oro
Medaglia d'Oro, leading second-crop sire of 2009, at Darley with commentary by Darley COO Oliver Tait. Sire of superstar Rachel Alexandra and nine other stakes winners for the year.
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Leading Sires of 2009: Medaglia d'Oro
Medaglia d'Oro, leading second-crop sire of 2009, at Darley with commentary by Darley COO Oliver Tait. Sire of superstar Rachel Alexandra and nine other stakes winners for the year. Started his career at Hill 'n' Dale Farms, moved to Stonewall Stallions in 2006, and to Darley in June, 2009.
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Clancy Wins Eclipse Award For Commentary
Sean Clancy has won the 2009 Media Eclipse Award for Writing in the News/Commentary category for his column "Life's Work," which appeared in the Blood-Horse on Jan. 3, 2009
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Kentucky Trainer Bobby LaRue Dies
Bobby LaRue, a veteran Kentucky trainer, died Jan. 3 at a Henderson, Ky., hospital.
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Bassett Steps Down from Breeders' Cup
James "Ted" Bassett III has stepped down from his position as a member of the Breeders' Cup board of members and trustees it was announced in a Jan. 5 release.
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The Jockey Club Renews Retirement Program
The Jockey Club is once again offering owners and breeders the opportunity to contribute, through a voluntary checkoff program, to Thoroughbred aftercare programs at the time they register their foals in 2010.
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Britain's 'Racing for Change' Effort Unveiled
The long-awaited first initiatives from the Britain's much-debated Racing For Change program that were announced Jan. 5 are small steps toward making racing more understandable and fun, according to organizers.
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Cold Weather Horse Care Review
Winter has an icy grip on most of the United States, and with even sunny Florida facing record freezing temperatures, horse owners across the country need to keep a close eye on their herds to prevent cold-weather related ailments.
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Winter Hoof Care Tips
Winter's snow, ice, and mud can present hoof care challenges for horse owners. Bryan Fraley, DVM, whose Fraley and Taydus Equine Podiatry service is associated with Hagyard Equine Medical Institute, offers a few tips to help keep your horse sound and healthy:
