Bodemeister Drills Rapid Six Panels
Zayat Stables' Bodemeister turned in a sensational work for the April 14 Arkansas Derby (gr. I), drilling six furlongs in a bullet 1:10 2/5 at Santa Anita Park under jockey Rafael Bejarano.
Headlines for Monday, April 2, 2012
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OTTB Spotlight: Doctor Decherd
Once again, I will be turning the attention of my blog to all things Kentucky Oaks (gr. I) after this week...But first I wanted to bring you this touching story about a sweet gelding named Doctor Decherd.
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Closing Argument Filly Sets Pace at F-T Texas
A daughter of Closing Argument was among the standouts during the under tack show for the Fasig-Tipton Texas sale of 2-year-olds in training.
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Dominguez Will Go Slow Upon April 6 Return
Jockey Ramon Dominguez, injured in a spill at Aqueduct Racetrack March 18, will ride only a few horses on Friday and Saturday of each of the next two weeks, he said April 2 after talking with his doctor.
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Steve Haskin's Derby Dozen - 4/2/2012
Many horses move up in Steve's Dozen this week, see who is now knocking on the door!
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Florida Barn Fire Ruled an Accident
A barn fire that killed nine horses at McKathan Farms near Reddick, Fla., April 1, was ruled an accident, according to a story on the Ocala Star-Banner newspaper's website (www.ocala.com) April 2.
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Rule to Void Claims of Dead Horses Enacted
State regulators in New York have enacted new rules voiding claiming sales of horses that die during a claiming race or are euthanized on-track after a race.
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Turfway Reports Handle, Field Size Down
All-sources pari-mutuel handle on Turfway Park races during its winter/spring meet dropped 11.2%, while ontrack handle on live racing was down 16.5%, track officials said April 2.
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Prospective Preps at Churchill for Blue Grass
John Oxley's Tampa Bay Derby (gr. II) winner Prospective, a major contender for the May 5 Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (gr. I), breezed five furlongs at Churchill Downs the morning of April 2 in 1:01 1/5.
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11 Listed as Probable for Blue Grass Stakes
Headed by champion Hansen and Tampa Bay Derby (gr. II) winner Prospective, there are 11 probable starters for the April 14 Toyota Blue Grass Stakes (gr. I) at Keeneland.
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After the Wire - 4/2/2012
Evan recaps the Florida Derby (gr. I) and the Louisiana Derby (gr. II).
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Portland Meadows Announces Stakes Schedule
Portland Meadows announced the new stakes schedule for the upcoming inaugural summer and fall meets that kicks off July 15. Headlining the schedule is the 47th running of the Portland Mile Sept. 3.
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Farish to Contribute to Educational Fund
William S. Farish, who operates Lane's End Farm in Kentucky and Texas, has pledged $150,000 to the Texas Thoroughbred Educational Fund.
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After the Wire - 4/2/2012
Evan recaps the Florida Derby (gr. I) and the Louisiana Derby (gr. II).
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PNGI Racetracks Report Strong March Handle
Hollywood Casino at Charles Town Races April 2 reported a record monthly all-sources pari-mutuel handle of $29,426,572 in March, while sister track Hollywood Casino at Penn National Race Course also reported wagering gains.
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Tattersalls Guineas Sale Has 187 Horses
Tattersalls has cataloged 187 horses for its Guineas breeze up and horses in training sale. The auction will be held May 3 and 4 in England.
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Keeneland Again Tops HANA Racetrack Ratings
For the fourth consecutive year Keeneland is the top-rated racetrack under the Horseplayers Association of North America racetrack ratings system.
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Updated Kentucky Derby Graded Earnings Chart
There were a lot of changes to the Kentucky Derby graded earnings chart over the weekend. Number 20 on the list now has $188,000, with several major preps left.
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Haskin's Derby Dozen - April 2, 2012
Many horses move up in Steve's Dozen this week, see who is now knocking on the door!
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Gallium Nitrate and R. Equi Shedding (AAEP 2011)
Rhodococcus equi, a normal soil organism, can be damaging for a foal--if not now, then later. Affected foals develop fever, nasal discharge, and cough, and they become lethargic. While some succumb to subsequent pneumonia and pulmonary abscesses, survivors can experience significant performance-limiting problems later in life. Ben Buchanan, DVM, Dipl. ACV...
