Jockey, Barbaro-Related Events Fund Research
A jockey autograph session hosted at Belmont Park June 26 raised $1,000 that will be shared equally by the Barbaro Fund for Equine Health and Safety Research and the Permanently Disabled Jockeys Fund.
Articles posted June 28, 2010
Headlines and features from the Thoroughbred industry
Protecting Racehorses for Second Careers
A panel on transitioning Thoroughbred racehorses to second careers during the Welfare and Safety of the Racehorse Summit June 28 stressed the importance of protecting horses while they're on the track.
Juddmonte Big Winner at Awards Dinner
When the leading British breeders from 2009 were honored June 28, Khalid Abdullah's breeding operation received two of the highest awards.
Haskin: Beware the Second Wave
Are the big named 3-year-olds about to get swept away by what looks to be a tsunami-like second wave about to hit the 3-year-old division? Read Blog
Big Purse Hike for Rest of Indiana Downs Meet
Indiana Downs, citing weather-related cancellations, will increase some overnight purses and state-bred supplements in open races 30% effective June 29. The meet ends July 14.
Nicholson: Expand Safety and Welfare Efforts
Nick Nicholson, the president and CEO of Keeneland, called for the Thoroughbred industry to expand its efforts to protect its participants--both human and equine--from injury.
Ohio Tracks in Line for Gaming Machines?
LetOhioVote.org said June 28 it has asked the state to remove its referendum on racetrack video lottery terminals from the November ballot, possibly clearing the way for gaming at Ohio's seven racetracks.
Data: Fatalities Similar Across All Surfaces
- By Tom LaMarra
An initial analysis of equine injury data released earlier this year shows no statistically significant difference in the risk of fatalities in Thoroughbreds on different racing surfaces, officials said June 28.
Lookin At Lucky Misses Training Due to Fever
Preakness winner Lookin At Lucky missed a week's training after coming down with a slight fever
Mine That Bird Works; May Race This Weekend
Mine That Bird, the 2009 Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (gr. I) winner, zipped five furlongs in :59 2/5 over a muddy track at Churchill Downs on June 28 as he completed preparations for his first start of 2010.
Dubakella Mountain Dead
Dubakella Mountain, a two-time Oregon Broodmare of the Year, died June 5, shortly after foaling a full brother to three-time Oregon Horse of the Year Ex Mountain Cop.
Rachel in Final Work Before Saratoga Sojourn
In her final workout before shipping to Saratoga Racecourse in Upstate New York, Rachel Alexandra worked five furlongs in 1:03 over a track labeled sloppy June 28 at Churchill Downs.
Lars la Cour, Managed Clovelly, Dies
Lars la Cour, former manager of Robin Scully's Clovelly Farm near Lexington, died on his 85th birthday, June 23, at his East Berne, N.Y., home.
Graded Winner Minister Eric Gets First Winner
Grade II winner Minister Eric sired his first winner when his daughter Minister Rita won by a neck at five furlongs in 1:01.05 at Ruidoso Downs June 25 in her first start.
First U.S. Winner by Good Reward
Good Reward, a two-time grade I winner, came through with his first winner in the United States when his Washington-bred son Tactician triumphed at Emerald Downs June 27.
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