Hong Kong Cup Day: Anthony Cruz
Hong Kong trainer Anthony Cruz has Pure Champion in the Hong Kong Mile and California Memory in the Hong Kong Cup. Watch Video
Articles posted December 6, 2012
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Hong Kong Cup Day: Jockey Gerald Mosse
Leading jockey Gerald Mosse rides Red Cadeaux in the Hong Kong Vase and Siyouma in the Hong Kong Mile. Watch Video
Hong Kong Cup Day: William Haggas
Runners include Dancing Rain in the Hong Kong Vase, and Master of Hounds in the Hong Kong Mile. Watch Video
Lucky Nine not so lucky in drawing post 12 in Hong Kong Sprint
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Connections, guests and media gathered at the Sha Tin Racecourse parade ring for Thursday morning's Hong Kong International Races (HKIR) barrier draw ceremony and the event, never short of drama, produced the usual delight, resignation and stoic disappointment.
Claiborne Stallion Pulpit Dies
Perennial leading sire Pulpit (A.P. Indy-Preach, by Mr. Prospector) died in his paddock at Claiborne Farm Dec. 6.
Pulpit dead at 18
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Top sire Pulpit died in his paddock at Claiborne Farm earlier Thursday, according to an announcement made by farm manager Bradley Purcell. The 18-year-old stallion had shown no signs of ill health in the weeks and days prior to his death.
Trainer George Handy, 89, Wins at Gulfstream
George Handy, who began his training career in 1946, found himself on familiar ground on the afternoon of Dec. 6--the winner's circle at Gulfstream Park.
Hong Kong hopefuls put in final moves
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After the soaking rain of the past week, Sha Tin stood radiant beneath sun drenched blue skies Thursday morning as the candidates for Sunday's Hong Kong International Races (HKIR) stepped out for exercise.
Botty, Collmus Win New England Awards
John Botty and Larry Collmus and others will be honored by the New England Turf Writers Association. The New England horse of the year will be revealed during the association's award dinner in July.
Hamelback, McMahon New TCA Directors
The Thoroughbred Charities of America has appointed Eric Hamelback and Michael McMahon to its board of directors.
Unbeaten Home Journey Heads Soviet Problem
Home Journey, who has won her first two starts by a combined margin of nearly 10 lengths, will try to stay perfect in the $200,000 Soviet Problem Stakes Dec. 9 at Betfair Hollywood Park.
King Henny Draws Outside in Springboard Mile
King Henny, winner of the Clever Trevor Stakes last month, drew the far outside post in a maximum field of 12 juveniles entered in the $300,000 Remington Springboard Mile Stakes Dec. 9 at Remington Park.
THS: The Hollywood Starlet
Frank and Pete handicap the Hollywood Starlet Stakes. Watch Video
LA Champions Day: Populist Politics At Last?
Populist Politics could emerge as the new state-bred ruler at Fair Grounds Dec. 8 when he takes on 10 other runners in the $150,000 Louisiana Champions Day Classic, main event of eight restricted stakes in New Orleans.
Santa Anita Announces Woolf Award Finalists
The five finalists for this year's George Woolf Memorial Jockey Award are Javier Castellano, Perry Compton, David Flores, Mario Pino, and Rodney Prescott.
Populist Politics heads Louisiana Champions Day Classic
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Populist Politics and Get in Da House are set to match strides in the 22nd running of Fair Grounds' $150,000 Louisiana Champions Day Classic, the main event of eight Thoroughbred stakes races restricted to accredited Louisiana-breds Saturday in the Crescent City.
Frankel's three-quarter brother Bullet Train to stand at Wintergreen
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Bullet Train, a Group 3-winning, three-quarter brother to the sensational and undefeated Frankel, will enter stud in 2013 at Wintergreen Stallion Station near Midway, Kentucky for a fee of $7,500 it was announced Thursday.
Tattersalls Wraps Up Steady Mare Sale
Although average was down 17.8% to 57,654 guineas ($97,448), a higher total number of horses sold helped the four-day Tattersalls December Mare sale deliver aggregate numbers comparable to last year.
Pletcher plots course for top juveniles
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Todd Pletcher finds himself in familiar territory as the 2013 season fast approaches, juggling training and racing schedules to optimize the Triple Crown prospects of his most promising two-year-olds. Gulfstream Park's defending nine-time training champion has a deep arsenal at his disposal, saddling the winners of a staggering 57 races for juveniles (33 percent win) so far this year.
That Handicapping Show: The Hollywood Starlet
Frank and Pete handicap the Hollywood Starlet Stakes. Download Brisnet Past Performances for the Hollywood Starlet.
Ryan Book Award Entries Being Taken
Castleton Lyons announced entries are being taken for the seventh annual Dr. Tony Ryan Book Award, a competition recognizing excellence in writing in the Thoroughbred industry.
Castleton Lyons now accepting entries for Dr. Tony Ryan Book Award
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Castleton Lyons will again be sponsoring the Dr. Tony Ryan Book Award, a competition recognizing excellence in writing in the Thoroughbred industry, and entries are now being taken for the seventh annual award. The award, which comes with a $10,000 winner's prize and a Tipperary Crystal trophy, is named for the late Castleton Lyons owner Dr. Tony Ryan, whose twin passions for great writing and quality horse racing led to his launch of the competition in 2006.
Overdriven Retired, to Stand at Ocala Stud
Repole Stable's Overdriven, an undefeated 2-year-old in 2011 and dominant winner of the Sanford Stakes (gr. II) at Saratoga Race Course, has been retired from racing and will stand the 2013 breeding season at Ocala Stud.
Law New Managing Editor at ST Publishing
Tom Law, former managing editor at Thoroughbred Times, has been named to the new title of managing editor for ST Publishing and will oversee a new Saratoga Springs, N.Y. office for that publication.
Integrity Push Continues Despite Obstacles
Racing jurisdictions and racetracks are making some headway on tightening the screws on integrity in the sport, though one official Dec. 6 described it as a "minefield" due to legal issues and court fights.
Little Mike, Dullahan to Point to Dubai
Carlo Vaccarezza, owner and breeder of Little Mike, said the Breeders' Cup Turf (gr. I) winner will be pointed to the $5 million Dubai Sheema Classic (UAE-I) March 30 at Meydan Racecourse.
HSUS Launches Safe Stalls Horse Rescue Network
The Humane Society of the United States (HSUS) is launching a new program to help horses rescued from cruelty and neglect cases or natural disasters. The HSUS' Safe Stalls Horse Rescue Network will be a nationwide system of horse rescue groups, equine professionals and enthusiasts who can provide emergency care and shelter to horses in need.
Hong Kong Cup - Anthony Cruz & California Memory
Hong Kong trainer Anthony Cruz has Pure Champion in the Hong Kong Mile and California Memory in the Hong Kong Cup.
Hong Kong Cup - Caspar Fownes & Lucky Nine
Hong Kong trainer Caspar Fownes has Lucky Nine in the Hong Kong Sprint.
Official: Tote Security Plan Remains on Track
The Thoroughbred Racing Protective Bureau is making progress on its plan to roll out what it calls the "Tote Security System" in the fall of 2013, an official said Dec. 4.
Hong Kong Cup 2012 - Francois Doumen
The famous Francois Doumen talks about Hong Kong Cup day.
Hong Kong Cup 2012 - Gerald Mosse & Red Cadeaux
Leading jockey Gerald Mosse rides Red Cadeaux in the Hong Kong Vase and Siyouma in the Hong Kong Mile.
Hong Kong Cup 2012 - Jake Stephens & Alcopop
Australian base trainer Jake Stephens has Alcopop in the Hong Kong Cup.
Hong Kong Cup 2012 - John O'Shea & Sea Siren
Australian trainer John O'Shea has Sea Siren in the Hong Kong Sprint.
Hong Kong Cup 2012 - Michael Freedman & Super Easy
Singapore based trainer Michael Freedman has Super Easy in the Hong Kong Sprint.
Hong Kong - Sea Moon and Carlton House
English trainer Sir Michael Stoute has Sea Moon in the Hong Kong Vase and Carlton House in the Hong Kong Cup.
Hong Kong Cup - William Buick & Gordon Lord Byron
Leading UK jockey William Buick rides Gordon Lord Byron in the Hong Kong Mile.
Hong Kong Cup - William Haggas & Master of Hounds
UK based trainer William Haggas has Dancing Rain in the Hong Kong Vase and Master of Hounds in the Hong Kong Mile.
Frankel's Brother Bullet Train to Wintergreen
Bullet Train, an English group-winning half brother to two-time Cartier Award winner Frankel, will enter stud in 2013 at Wintergreen Stallion Station near Midway, Ky., for a fee of $7,500.
Fields Set for Hong Kong International Races
The Dec. 6 barrier draw provided a little added intrigue for the Longines Hong Kong International races, particularly in the $2.8 million Longines Hong Kong Cup (HK-I), where top-rated Cirrus des Aigles drew well.
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