Articles posted June 30, 2011

Fair Grounds Boosts Purses for 19 Open Stakes

• By Blood-Horse Staff
• June 30, 2011
• Thoroughbred Racing, Southwest Region

Fair Grounds Race Course & Slots has boosted the purses of 19 open-company races on the 2011-2012 stakes schedule released June 29; La. Derby (gr. II) to be run Sunday, April 1.

WinStar Sells Interest in Sidney's Candy

• By Blood-Horse Staff
• June 30, 2011
• Thoroughbred Racing, Thoroughbred Breeding, International, Kentucky

WinStar Farm has sold an interest in grade I winner Sidney's Candy to Argentina-based Rubio B Stable, and plans to shuttle him to Ricardo Benedicto's Haras La Pasion in Argentina.

Stronach Group Takes Over Racing Properties

• By Blood-Horse Staff
• June 30, 2011

The Stronach Group has officially acquired the racing and gaming assets of MI Developments, a company once headed by Frank Stronach.

Hollywood to Remain Open for Training in July

• By Blood-Horse Staff
• June 30, 2011
• West Region

The Cushion Track at Hollywood Park will remain open for training while the dirt surface at Santa Anita is being renovated in July, the track announced June 30.

Grade I Winners Top Chicago Handicap Lineup

• By Jack Shinar
• June 30, 2011
• Thoroughbred Racing, Midwest Region

Grade I winners Dr. Zic and Hooh Why head a field of eight older fillies and mares in the $100,000 Chicago Handicap (gr. III) at Arlington Park July 3.

Futurity, Matron Return to Belmont Lineup

• By Jason Shandler
• June 30, 2011
• Thoroughbred Racing, Northeast Region

The Futurity and Matron (both gr. II), previously held during the fall, both make their reappearance July 3 at Belmont Park after a one-year hiatus. The Futurity drew a field of six, while the Matron attracted seven.

Flashpoint, Cal Nation Back for Jersey Shore

• By Jack Shinar
• June 30, 2011
• Thoroughbred Racing, Northeast Region

After giving way in the Preakness Stakes (gr. I) in his most recent start, Flashpoint returns to sprinting in the $150,000 Jersey Shore Stakes (gr. III) at Monmouth Park July 3.

THS: Shoemaker Mile Stakes 2011

• June 30, 2011
• Thoroughbred Racing, Breeders' Cup

Jason and Tim of TwinSpires.com handicap the Shoemaker Mile S. and Suburban H. this week. Watch Video

NJ Purse Money Split, But Governor Must OK

• By Tom LaMarra
• June 30, 2011
• Northeast Region

The New Jersey Racing Commission, in what could end up being nothing more than a symbolic gesture, has divvied up $15 million in casino money that would be used for purses in 2012 should Gov. Chris Christie approve.

THS: Shoemaker Mile Stakes 2011

• June 30, 2011

Jason and Tim of TwinSpires.com handicap the Shoemaker Mile S. and Suburban H. this week.Download Brisnet Past Performances for the Shoemaker.

Bed o' Roses a Soft Spot for Hilda's Passion

• By Jack Shinar
• June 30, 2011
• Thoroughbred Racing, Northeast Region

Hilda's Passion looks for her fourth graded stakes win of the year as the clear standout in Belmont Park's $150,000 Bed o' Roses Handicap (gr. III) July 3.

Veitch: Some Friction Among KHRC Staff

• By Tom LaMarra
• June 30, 2011
• Kentucky

Possible friction among KHRC staff was part of testimony June 30 on the third and final day of a hearing to examine whether state chief steward John Veitch violated racing regulations.

Churchill Charities Donates to Three Causes

• By Blood-Horse Staff
• June 30, 2011
• Kentucky

The Churchill Downs Inc. Foundation, Churchill Charities announced June 30 it will contribute $160,122 in charitable initiative proceeds derived from Kentucky Oaks Day May 6 and Taste of Derby.

TCA Distributes Grants to 81 Non-Profits

• By Blood-Horse Staff
• June 30, 2011
• Kentucky

Thoroughbred Charities of America announced June 30 grants totaling $903,450 have been awarded to 81 Thoroughbred industry-related non-profits that work to uphold TCA's mission.

Irish Stallion King's Theatre Dies

• By Blood-Horse Staff
• June 30, 2011
• Thoroughbred Breeding, International, Northeast Region

Irish stallion King's Theatre, who finished third on the 2010/2011 English/Irish jumps sires' list, was euthanized following colic surgery performed June 13.

What's New With Equine Protozoal Myeloencephalitis?

• By Nancy S. Loving, DVM
• June 30, 2011
• Horse Health

It's dangerous. It's debilitating. And sometimes it's deadly. It's equine protozoal myeloencephalitis (EPM), and researchers have been studying this neurologic disease for years to try to understand it better. Scientists have made great strides in their comprehension of how the causative agents work, what they do to the body, and how to pr...