Arc de Triomphe Winner Solemia Retired
Solemia, winner of the Qatar Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe (Fr-I) Oct. 7, has been retired from racing after finishing 13th in the Japan Cup (Jpn-I) Nov. 25.
Headlines for Monday, November 26, 2012
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Irish Stud Files Legal Action Against Tinkler
Sheikh Mohammed's Kildangan Stud in Ireland has started legal action in Australia against billionaire coal tycoon and Thoroughbred owner Nathan Tinkler, whose empire looks to be collapsing.
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Timeline for NYRA Tote Operator Delayed
A move to name a new tote operator at the New York Racing Association was put off until at least the end of next summer's Saratoga meet, a state government oversight panel decided in Albany Nov. 26.
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El Roblar to Winner-Maker in Colorado
Multiple graded winner El Roblar has been relocated to Winner-Maker Farm near Kiowa, Colo.
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Tropical Turf, La Prevoyante highlight Calder closing day
Three-year-olds enjoyed a big day in a pair of Grade 3 events at Calder last weekend, and might do so again Friday as the Tropical meet concludes with the 2012 renewals of the Grade 3, $100,000 <a target="_blank" href="http://www.brisnet.com/edgeped/tropicalturf12">Tropical Turf Handicap</a> and Grade 3, $100,000 <a target="_blank" href="http://www.brisnet.com/edgeped/laprevoyante12">La Prevoyante Handicap</a> for fillies and mares.
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Five Six-Figure Yearlings at Tattersalls
The sale saw 167 horses sell for 3,595,300 guineas ($6,049,452), at an average of 21,529 guineas ($36,224), and a median of 13,000 guineas ($21,874).
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Gentildonna outduels Orfevre to make Japan Cup history
In a rousing stretch battle between Japanese Triple Crown winners, reigning Filly Triple heroine Gentildonna outdueled last year's Triple Crown star Orfevre by a nose in Sunday's Grade 1 Japan Cup at Tokyo. Aside from emulating her sire, 2006 Japan Cup legend Deep Impact, Gentildonna became the first sophomore filly ever to win her nation's signature international contest. But her place in the record book was only confirmed after she survived an inquiry, for she bumped Orfevre in their wrestling match.
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Breakfast at Gulfstream scheduled for opening day
Gulfstream Park will kick off its meet Saturday with Breakfast at Gulfstream, a family-friendly event that once again allows the public to attend Saturday morning workouts while enjoying a breakfast buffet trackside and meeting special guests.
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Shackleford Calls it a Career
Claire remembers Shackleford through all phases of his career.
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Kentucky Circuit Shifts to Turfway for Winter
Thoroughbred racing returns to Northern Kentucky Nov. 29 with the opening of Turfway Park's 37th holiday meet, including stakes races throughout December.
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Bootsy Collins to Perform at Turfway Park
Bootsy Collins, a member of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, will perform New Year's Eve at Turfway Park as he headlines the northern Kentucky track's annual end-of-year bash.
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Walmsley Named to Arkansas Court of Appeals
Bill Walmsley, the long-time president of the Arkansas Horsemen's Benevolent and Protective Association and former president of the National HBPA, has been appointed by Gov. Mike Beebe to the Arkansas Court of Appeals.
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Blue Grass Farms Charities Event on Dec. 18
Blue Grass Farms Charities will host its annual "Festival of Christmas" at the Keene Entertainment Center at Keeneland Dec. 18.
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After the Wire - 11/26/2012
Evan Hammonds recaps the Thanksgiving holiday weekend races, including the Remsen S., Cigar Mile, Clark H., and Fall Highweight H.
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Overanalyze, Uncaptured Now on Road to Derby
Victories by Overanalyze and Uncaptured in group II stakes Nov. 24 propelled the 2-year-olds into the numbers four and five positions, respectively, in the standings on the "Road to the Kentucky Derby."
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After the Wire - 11/26/2012
Evan Hammonds recaps the Thanksgiving holiday weekend races, including the Remsen S., Cigar Mile, Clark H., and Fall Highweight H.
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Pre- and Probiotics for Horses
Feed digestion in horses is largely accomplished by microbial fermentation in the hindgut. The cecum and colon provide an environment that promotes the digestion and absorption of nutrients from fibrous products such as hay and beet pulp. Disrupting the microbe balance, due to mismanaged feeding practices or illness, can have detrimental effects on the ho...
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2012 Breeders' Cup World Championships - Day 2
