Benson Hired As RMTC Executive Director
The Racing Medication and Testing Consortium has hired Dr. Dionne Benson as executive director and chief operating officer.
Articles posted July 11, 2012
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BC to Partner with Children Mending Hearts
The 2012 Breeders' Cup World Championships, which will take place Nov. 2-3 at Santa Anita Park, has partnered with Children Mending Hearts as the primary charitable beneficiary of this year's event.
Speedy Silver Max Heads American Derby
Silver Max, who is riding a five-race win streak, returns to Arlington Park for the American Derby (gr. IIIT) Saturday, July 14.
Union Rags sidelined
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Belmont Stakes winner Union Rags is out for at least the rest of the year.
Grace Hall faces six in Delaware Oaks; Bubbly Jane tops Robert G. Dick
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Grade 1 heroine Grace Hall tops a field of seven sophomore fillies entered in Saturday's Grade 2, $400,000 Delaware Oaks at Delaware Park.
Silver Max seeks to extend win streak in American Derby
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In five starts on turf this season, no horse has been able to head Silver Max. Whether that trend continues will be determined Saturday when the streaking three-year-old heads a field of 10 in the Grade 3, $200,000 American Derby at Arlington Park.
American Oaks headlines Hollywood's closing weekend
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Before Del Mar gets underway next Wednesday, Hollywood Park will wrap up its spring/summer meet this weekend and Saturday's penultimate program features a strong card with four stakes races, including the Grade 1, $350,000 American Oaks. The 1 1/4-mile turf affair for three-year-old fillies shares the spotlight with the Grade 2, $200,00 A Gleam Handicap for filly and mare sprinters; the Grade 3, $150,000 Hollywood Juvenile Championship for two-year-olds; and the $150,000 Landaluce Stakes for two-year-old fillies.
Treasure Beach trying to follow in Cape Blanco's Man o' War hoofsteps
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Treasure Beach could be following the same path as 2011 Man o' War winner and eventual champion turf male Cape Blanco when he enters the gate in Saturday's Grade 1 contest at Belmont Park.
I'll Have Another's Treatment 'Routine Care'
A review of the medications administered I'll Have Another between the Preakness and Belmont Stakes (both gr. I) are consistent with the veterinary treatment of most racehorses, according to three licensed veterinarians.
And They're Off Summer Sizzling Edition
Lenny and Steve look at the older horses, tie up some loose ends, salute Joey Chestnut, and present the Top 10 Reasons why Bob Baffert is winning again. Sponsored by Darby Dan Farm. Watch Video
Competitive Field Set for American Oaks
My Gi Gi, Lady of Shamrock and Stormy Lucy, the 1-2-3 finishers in the June 9 Honeymoon Handicap (gr. IIT) at Betfair Hollywood Park, will square off again July 14 in the $350,000 American Oaks (gr. IT).
Rodrigo de Torres Stands Out at Tattersalls
Rodrigo de Torres brought the top price of 75,000 guineas ($122,178 in U.S. funds) during the opening session of the Tattersalls July sale in England.
Musketier Heads Stars and Stripes Field
Stella Perdomo's Musketier, three-time winner of the Singspiel Stakes (gr. IIIT) at Woodbine Race Course, headlines a field of 11 turf marathoners in the $150,000 Stars and Stripes Stakes (gr. IIIT) July 14 at Arlington.
And They're Off Summer Sizzling Edition
Lenny and Steve look at the older horses, tie up some loose ends, salute Joey Chestnut, and present the Top 10 Reasons why Bob Baffert is winning again. Sponsored by Darby Dan Farm.
Sophomores Seek Graded Score in Jersey Shore
Six sophomores seeking their first graded stakes score head postward in the $100,000 Jersey Shore Stakes (gr. III) July 14, sprinting six furlongs at Monmouth Park. Isn't He Clever is the lone stakes winner in the field.
Boisterous to Invade Arlington Park
Phipps Stable's Boisterous, third in the Manhattan Handicap on the Belmont Stakes undercard, will carry high weight as he heads a field of 11 turf specialists in $200,000 Arlington Handicap (gr. IIIT) July 14.
Stellar international cast lining up for Arlington's Festival of Racing
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Upperline Highweight in Modesty
Two-time 2012 stakes winner Upperline carries top weight of 121 pounds July 14 in the 1 3/16-mile Modesty Handicap (gr. IIIT). The Modesty is one of four stakes on Arlington's 'Million Preview Day.'
Belmont Notebook
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BELMONT NOTEBOOK
O'Brien Sends Treasure Beach After Man o' War
f Americans are going to have any chance against the mighty Europeans in this year's Breeders' Cup Turf (gr. IT), they're going to have to show what they're made of. They can start July 14 in the $600,000 Man o' War Stakes.
Team Tackles Tougher on Delaware Park Turf
Lewis Schaffel, Jim Collins, and Joel Schwartz' Team, winner of three of four starts this year, will make her stakes debut July 14 in the $200,000 Robert G. Dick Memorial Stakes (gr. IIIT) at Delaware Park.
Retired Jockey Johnny Wirchainski Dies
Retired jockey John "Johnny" Wirchainski, who exercised major winners Sir Gaylord and Cicada, died July 4 of congestive problems in Dublin, Ohio.
Trainer O'Neill to Serve 45-Day Suspension
Kentucky Derby-winning trainer Doug O'Neill said he will drop his appeal of a 45-day suspension in California stemming from a carbon dioxide overage in one of his horses in 2010 and will serve the suspension Aug. 19-Sept. 27.
Lookin At Lucky to Shuttle to Chile
Lookin At Lucky, who shuttled last year to John Magnier and partners' Coolmore Australia, will shuttle to Haras Paso Nevado near Santiago, Chile, for the Southern Hemisphere breeding season.
Union Rags Sidelined by Suspensory Lesion
Belmont Stakes (gr. I) winner Union Rags has sustained a minor suspensory injury and will miss the remainder of the 2012 season.
Falmouth attracts deep field
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Dual classic winner Golden Lilac is among 11 declared runners for a top-quality renewal of the Group 1, £160,000 Falmouth, the feature race of Friday's July Festival program at Newmarket.
KHRC: No Dermorphin Found in Tested Samples
The Kentucky Horse Racing Commission said July 11 no dermorphin, a pain-killer more powerful than morphine, was found in samples tested from some horses that raced in this year's Derby and Oaks.
Shoemake Elected AHC Board Chairman
Jim Shoemake has been elected chairman of the American Horse Council board of trustees, the organization announced July 10.
New York Horse Industry Survey Under Way
The New York Thoroughbred Breeders is urging horse industry stakeholders to take part in a survey it says will help display the importance of the equine industry to New York's economy.
Duke of Marmalade Sires First Winner
Duke of Marmalade, a two-time champion in both England and Ireland, was represented by his first winner when his 2-year-old son Count of Limonade won at Roscommon in Ireland
Grade I Winner Key Contender Dies
Key Contender, winner of the 1995 Suburban Handicap (gr. I), died June 29 at Old Friends NY at Cabin Creek-the Bobby Frankel Division in Greenfield Center, N.Y., because of complications from colic.
Study Shows Omeprazole Prevents Ulcers in Young Racehorses
Gastric ulcers are an occupational hazard for Thoroughbreds, with up to 90% of all active racehorses currently affected. Omeprazole paste is currently licensed for treating and preventing gastric ulcer recurrence in horses, but until now researchers have not studied its efficacy in preventing ulcers from forming in young Thoroughbred racehorses.
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