September Sale's 10th Session Posts Big Gains
Even though the Keeneland September yearling sale is nearing its end, it still has plenty of momentum.
Articles posted September 22, 2010
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Sara Louise Makes 2010 Debut in Gallant Bloom
Sara Louise will try to avenge a narrow defeat in last year's Gallant Bloom Handicap (gr. II) but will have to do it in her season debut after being on the sidelines for more than nine months.
Louisiana Yearling Sale Has 350 Horses
The Breeders Sales Company of Louisiana has cataloged 350 horses for its yearling sale, which will be held Sept. 27 at the Ike Hamilton Expo Center in West Monroe, La. The auction will begin at 10 a.m. (CDT).
Hurricane Ike Blows in as Super Derby Choice
Hurricane Ike blows into Bossier City, La., as the morning line favorite for the $500,000 Super Derby (gr. II) at Louisiana Downs Sept. 25.
Santa Anita Requests Oak Tree Dates Takeover
Santa Anita applied for the traditional Oak Tree Racing Association dates for 2011 during a Sept. 22 California Horse Racing Board race dates committee meeting.
Presious Passion Fourth at Delaware
Patricia Generazio's Presious Passion, who has amassed more than $2.5 million in career earnings, finished fourth as the 4-5 favorite in a turf allowance at Delaware Park Sept. 22.
Injured Rider Martinez Becomes a Father
On the same day paralyzed Northern California jockey Michael Martinez learned he is not a candidate for using embryonic stem cells to treat his severed spinal cord in a clinical trial, he became a father.
And They're Off: Sept 22, 2010
Lenny and Steve discuss the Breeders' Cup turf races, the Keeneland September Sale, and more. Plus, the Top 10 Predictions for the remainder of 2010. Watch Video
Belvoir Earns Emerald's Top Trainer Award
Trainer Howard Belvoir has been named the 2010 winner of the Martin Durkan Award and will be honored in a special ceremony Sept. 25 at Emerald Downs.
Belmont to Increase Purses
Starting with the card on Saturday, Sept. 25, the New York Racing Association will increase purses at Belmont Park's fall championship meet by approximately 13%.
Southern Belle Rivals Zenyatta in Chile
MAHUBAH'S CORNER, by Avalyn Hunter
Belle Watling became the 1st runner ever to sweep the 'Chilean Quadruple Crown.' Her success is an example of breeding Northern sires with South American families to produce top horses.
Stewart's Cobra Venom Suspension Upheld
A Franklin, Ky. Circuit Court judge has upheld the four-year suspension of veterinarian Rodney Stewart for possession of cobra venom but overturned a one-year suspension for possessing two other substances.
Hatton, Nack Honored as Turf Writers
Charles Hatton, Bill Nack, Steve Crist, and Walter "Red" Smith are the inaugural selections to the National Museum of Racing's Joe Hirsch Media Roll of Honor.
Breeders' Cup Chat: The Future is in Vegas
Placing Kentucky Derby future bets is part of the fun in Las Vegas. Read Blog
Upset Lingers Over Proposed Bute Regulation
- By Tom LaMarra
The largest horsemen's group in the country continues to call for the racing industry to perform thorough research before it continues with its plan to lower the testing threshold for phenylbutazone.
Charity Poker Tournament Benefits CARMA
California Retirement Management Account, a charitable organization dedicated to assisting local Thoroughbred rehabilitation and retirement organizations raised more than $71,000 at its annual poker event.
Injury Sidelines Afleet Express For the Year
Travers Stakes (gr. I) winner Afleet Express has been sidelined for the remainder of the year with a partial tear of a suspensory ligament in his left front leg.
Penn National Acquires Sam Houston Interest
With an eye toward expanded gaming in Texas, Penn National Gaming, Inc. is assuming a 50% ownership interest in Sam Houston Race Park and two other pari-mutuel facilities in the Lone Star state.
Interactif, Grand Rapport Meet Again in Kent
Separated by just a nose in the recent Hall of Fame Stakes (gr. IIT), Interactif and Grand Rapport will meet again in the $250,000 Kent Stakes (gr. IIIT) at Delaware Park Sept. 25.
Greeley's Galaxy Sires First Winner
Grade II winner Greeley's Galaxy sired his first winner when his son Seek to Destroy scored Sept. 21 at Finger Lakes
Lemon Drop Kid, Kingmambo Share Deal in Limbo
An attempt by two shareholders to sell shares in Lemon Drop Kid and Kingmambo remains in limbo as syndicate manager Lane's End Farm has requested that some terms of the deal be restructured.
Retired Racehorses Benefit from Charity Poker Tournament
California Retirement Management Account (CARMA), a charitable 501c3 organization dedicated to assisting Thoroughbred rehabilitation and retirement organizations that care for retired racehorses in California, recently held their 3rd annual charity Texas Hold 'Em "Poker in Paradise" event. One night a year industry insiders, jockeys, trainer...
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