Articles posted February 24, 2012

Slideshow: Easter Bunnette and her 2012 Filly

• February 24, 2012

Easter Bunnette, dam of Havre de Grace, and her 2012 Tiznow filly. View Slideshow

Alvarado Perfect With 5 Rides at Golden Gate

• By BloodHorse Staff
• February 24, 2012
• Thoroughbred Racing, West Region

Jockey Frank Alvarado was perfect at Golden Gate Fields Feb. 24, winning with all five of his mounts on the eight-race program. Three of his victories came aboard horses trained by Steve Specht.

New Mexico Approves One-Year Clenbuterol Ban

• By BloodHorse Staff
• February 24, 2012
• Southwest Region

The New Mexico Racing Commission has suspended the use of clenbuterol for Thoroughbred and Quarter Horse racing, effective April 20.

AGSC Postpones Race-Day Medication Ban

• By BloodHorse Staff
• February 24, 2012
• Thoroughbred Racing, Kentucky, Thoroughbred Owners and Breeders Association

The Thoroughbred Owners and Breeders Association's American Graded Stakes Committee announced Feb. 24 it has postponed implementing a ban on race-day medication in graded stakes races for 2-year-olds in 2012.

Javier Castellano Registers 3,000th Victory

• By BloodHorse Staff
• February 24, 2012
• Thoroughbred Racing, Southeast Region

Jockey Javier Castellano rode the 3,000th winner of his career Feb. 24 at Gulfstream Park, guiding Virtuously to a late-closing victory in the sixth race.

Video: Rachel Alexandra's First Foal

• February 24, 2012

Footage of Rachel Alexandra's Curlin colt, who was born on Jan. 22, 2012, at Stonestreet Farm. Watch Video

Rachel Alexandra's First Foal

• February 24, 2012

Footage of Rachel Alexandra's Curlin colt, who was born on January 22, 2012, at Stonestreet Farm.

Large Field Expected for Gotham

• By BloodHorse Staff
• February 24, 2012
• Triple Crown, Northeast Region

The $400,000 Gotham (gr. III) at Aqueduct March 3 will likely feature more than a dozen 3-year-olds, headed by 2011 juvenile champion Hansen.

BH.com Unveils Digital Triple Crown Preview

• February 24, 2012
• Triple Crown

BloodHorse.com has released a special digital report, "2012 Triple Crown Preview" that is available for download at www.BloodHorse.com/TCPreview.

Setsuko Completes Big 'Cap Preparation

• By Jack Shinar
• February 24, 2012
• Thoroughbred Racing, West Region

Setsuko, gearing up for his expected rematch with Game On Dude in the $750,000 Santa Anita Handicap (gr. I), drilled seven furlongs handily over the track in a sizzling 1:23 4/5 for trainer Richard Mandella Feb. 24.

Missouri Location Eyed for Horse Processing Plant

• By Pat Raia
• February 24, 2012
• Horse Health

An industrial site near Mountain Grove, Mo., could be the location of the first horse processing plant established in the U.S. since federal funding for USDA horsemeat inspections was reinstated.

Havre de Grace to Run at Fair Grounds Instead

• By Jason Shandler
• February 24, 2012
• Thoroughbred Racing, Southwest Region

Instead of shipping the mare to Oaklawn Park for her season debut in the $150,000 Azeri (gr. III) on March 17, Horse of the Year Havre de Grace will stay at Fair Grounds for the New Orleans Ladies Stakes on the same day.

Triple Crown Talk: A Can't-Miss Weekend

• By Jason Shandler
• February 24, 2012

The weekend of Feb. 25-26 is loaded with important races, including the Fountain of Youth. Read Blog

Mare Produce Record App Launched

• February 24, 2012

The Jockey Club Information Systems Inc. has launched the Equineline Mare Produce Records application for the iPad.

'Roses' Not in Plans for Thunder Moccasin

• By Avalyn Hunter
• February 24, 2012
• Thoroughbred Breeding, Triple Crown

MAHUBAH'S CORNER
After Thunder Moccasin's visually impressive win in the Hutcheson Stakes, Starlight Racing's tentative plan is not roses in May but one-turn sprint races -- at least for now.

In Kentucky, Major Progress Despite Defeat

• By Tom LaMarra
• February 24, 2012
• Thoroughbred Racing

Though the gambling amendment was defeated, there are signs of positive change in the Kentucky legislature. read blog

2012 Triple Crown Preview

• February 24, 2012

Includes Steve Haskin's ratings, Jason Shandler's analysis, complete BRIS past performances, 4-cross pedigrees, TrueNicks' pedigree ratings, dosage profiles, and helpful facts and stats about contenders and their connections. Order Now!

Discreet Dancer's Challenges in FOY

• February 24, 2012
• Triple Crown

The grade II Fountain of Youth could come down to whether one of the three top-rated horses reacts well to a touch of the whip.

Steps Taken to Classify Seizures in Horses

• By Maureen Blaney Flietner
• February 24, 2012
• Horse Health

Compared to what’s known about seizures in humans and small animals, there’s surprisingly little data about seizures in horses. In addition, veterinarians and owners use many different terms to describe the disorders. To further collective knowledge, a research team recently undertook a study aimed at better defining this relatively rare equin...

Easter Bunnette and her 2012 Filly

• February 24, 2012

2011's Top Equine Surgery/Lameness Studies

• By Christy M. West
• February 24, 2012
• Horse Health

Each year, researchers publish hundreds of equine surgery and lameness studies. During the 2011 American Association of Equine Practitioners convention, held Nov. 18-22 in San Antonio, Texas, some of the most clinically relevant surgery and lameness studies were presented during the annual Kester News Hour. Scott E. Palmer, DVM, Dipl. AVBP (Equine Practic...

Earlier Pasture Growth in 2012: Implications for Tall Fescue

• By University of Kentucky College of Agriculture
• February 24, 2012
• Horse Health

In Kentucky and surrounding states, winter has been abnormally mild. Thus, most cool season pasture grasses have not had a real dormancy period. Unless there is a late cold spell, we expect pastures to "green-up" earlier this year.