Misremembered Heads Field for Strub Stakes
A freshened Misremembered, considered a top candidate for this year's Santa Anita Handicap (gr. I), returns to action for trainer Bob Baffert as the probable favorite in the $200,000 Strub Stakes (gr. II).
Headlines for Wednesday, February 3, 2010
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Hialeah's QH Meet Ends With Mixed Results
Hialeah Park ended its first Quarter Horse meet Feb. 3, with track owner and chairman John Brunetti Sr. saying it will be up to Florida's politicians to determine whether the track will hold another meet.
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American Lion Roars Into Lewis Stakes
Hot Triple Crown prospects American Lion and Tiz Chrome are among seven 3-year-olds ready to line up for the $150,000 Robert B. Lewis Stakes (gr. II) at Santa Anita Feb. 6, a key prep for the Santa Anita Derby (gr. I).
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Court Vision, Take the Points Meet on Turf
Court Vision and Take the Points, both two-time grade I winners on grass, will clash Feb. 6 when making their seasonal debuts in the $300,000 Gulfstream Park Turf Handicap (gr. IT).
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Blind Luck Seeks 3rd Grade I in Las Virgenes
Blind Luck can add a third grade I victory to her sterling record when she faces five rivals in the $250,000 Las Virgenes Stakes at Santa Anita Feb. 6.
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Winstar's TC Hopes at 4 with Drosselmeyer
PORTER ON PEDIGREES, by Alan Porter<br />Although he hasn't yet won a stakes event, Distorted Humor's son Drosselmeyer showed plenty of potential and jumped into Triple Crown discussions with a nine-furlong allowance win.
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Zenyatta Could Run in San Margarita Handicap
Undefeated champion Zenyatta could return to racing in the $250,000 Santa Margarita Handicap (gr. I) on March 13 at Santa Anita.
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Central KY Colostrum Banks in Need
In a release from the Kentucky Thoroughbred Farm Manager's Club, it was stated that the colostrum banks at both Rood and Riddle and Hagyard in Lexington are dangerously low and in dire need of donations.
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And They're Off: Feb. 3 Edition
Lenny and Steve propose a racing schedule for Rachel Alexandra, take a look at what the entrants in the 2009 Kentucky Derby have done since that race, weigh-in on the Michael Gill situation, and more.
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And They're Off: February 3, 2010
Lenny and Steve propose a racing schedule for Rachel Alexandra, take a look at what the entrants in the 2009 Kentucky Derby have done since that race, and weigh-in on the Michael Gill situation.Comments for Lenny and Steve? Send them to: ato@bloodhorse.com.
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Longtime Calif. Breeder Walter Thomson Dies
California breeder Walter J. Thomson, whose involvement with Thoroughbred racing in the state began in the 1940s, died Feb. 1 at the age of 98.
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Eightyfiveinafifty Gets a Chance at Two Turns
There is no disputing the fact that Eightyfiveinafifty is fast, but the colt will get a chance to show how far he can carry his speed when he faces five 3-year-olds in the $100,000 Whirlaway Stakes Feb. 6 at Aqueduct.
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Best Bob Lewis Raced Horses
With the Robert B. Lewis Stakes on February 6, we honor Bob Lewis by ranking some of the best horses he raced.
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Stakes Winner Talent Search to Diamond B
Talent Search, a multiple stakes winner who placed in the 2007 TVG Breeders' Cup Sprint (gr. I), will enter stud at Glen and Becky Brok's Diamond B Farm near Mohrsville, Pa.
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New Zealand Sale Opens With Rising Average
Ustinov colt brings NZ$210,000 ($148,754 in U.S. funds) in select auction.
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Zayat Stables Files Chapter 11 Bankruptcy
Though he plans to remain in the Thoroughbred business, prominent horse owner Ahmed Zayat said Feb. 3 he has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection for his Zayat Stables.
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NY Horse Industry Testifies at Senate Hearing
Representatives of the Thoroughbred industry testified Feb. 3 before various New York Senate committees looking into the state of the horse racing industry.
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Fountain of Youth Nominations Close Feb. 6
The 1 1/8 mile-event for 3-year-olds at Gulfstream Park is the key prep for the Florida Derby (gr. I).
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Former MHBA President Clagett Dies
Hal C.B. Clagett, the former Maryland Horse Breeders Association president who crafted the legislation that created the Maryland-bred Fund in 1962, died on Feb. 1
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The Week in Photos: February 3, 2010
This week's slideshow includes photos of Bold Chieftain, Gabby's Golden Gal, Jet Propulsion, Bickersons, Sweet Repent, and This Ones for Phil.
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Oaklawn Park to Announce 'Race for the Ages'
Fueling speculation that it is setting the stage for a first-ever matchup between Horse of the Year Rachel Alexandra and champion older mare Zenyatta, Oaklawn Park will announce "A Race for the Ages."
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PHRC Levels No Charges Against Ejected Gill
The Pennsylvania Horse Racing Commission, in a release, said Thoroughbred owner Michael Gill was ejected from Penn National to protect the orderly conduct of racing but made no mention of any charges against him.
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Canadian Graded Stakes Announced for 2010
Upgrade of the Nearctic Stakes from grade II to grade I status gives Canada five grade I stakes for 2010.
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The Week in Photos: February 3, 2010
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New Treatment for Equine Osteoarthritis Investigated (AAEP 2009)
David Frisbie, DVM, PhD, Dipl. ACVS, of Colorado State University, spoke to a large audience at the 2009 American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP) convention, held Dec. 5-9 in Las Vegas, Nev., about treating joint disease with a novel formulation not yet approved by the FDA.
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EquiRab Rabies Vaccine Effective in Study (AAEP 2009)
Rabies is one of those diseases you want to avoid at all costs--it's rapidly progressive, fatal, and can be transmitted from your horse (or any other infected animal) to you. While vaccines are available for horses, no data was published on their efficacy in the literature until December 2009.
