Ever Rider Earns BC Marathon Berth at Palermo
Ever Rider won the Clasico Belgrano (Arg-II) in an upset June 21 at Palermo in Buenos Aires, earning a trip to the $500,000 Breeders' Cup Marathon (gr. II) Nov. 1 at Santa Anita Park.
Headlines for Friday, June 21, 2013
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Gulfstream Sets Special Tuesday Card June 25
Live racing returns to Gulfstream Park Tuesday, June 25 with 84 entrants, including also-eligibles, for an eight-race card.
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Claiborne Stallion Parading Gets First Winner
Claiborne Farm stallion Parading celebrated his first win as a sire June 21 when Raise the Hoof won a maiden claiming test at Betfair Hollywood Park.
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Stallion Two Step Salsa Picks Up First Winner
Freshman sire Two Step Salsa picked up his first winner June 21 when debuting Conquest Two Step held sway for a two-length victory in a maiden special weight race at Churchill Downs.
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19 Calif. Claims Voided in Rule's First Month
A California rule that rescinds the claim of a horse placed on the veterinarian's list following the race in which the claim was submitted resulted in 19 of 229 purchases being voided at three tracks in the first month.
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Trainer in Britain Suspended Three Years
The Disciplinary Panel of the British Horseracing Authority has suspended trainer Ian McInnes for three years in connection with running a horse nine times after it had undergone a type of surgery that is banned.
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Royal Ascot: Gary Player
Gary Player talks about Royal Ascot, including reaction to The Queen's victory in the Ascot Gold Cup.
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Royal Ascot: Queen's Vase Press Conference
Comments from Aidan O'Brien after Leading Light's victory in the Queen's Vase, including thoughts on winning race run in memory of Sir Henry Cecil.
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Royal Ascot: Coronation Stks Press Conference
Comments from the connections of Sky Lantern after her victory in the Coronation Stakes at Royal Ascot.
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Royal Ascot: Albany Stakes Press Conference
Comments from the connections of Kiyoshi after her victory in the Albany Stakes at Royal Ascot.
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Royal Ascot: King Edward VII Press Conference
Comments from Sir Evelyn De Rothschild, owner of Hillstar, winner of the King Edward VII Stakes at Royal Ascot.
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Royal Ascot: Coronation Stakes Press Conference
Comments from the connections of Sky Lantern after her victory in the Coronation Stakes at Royal Ascot.
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Royal Ascot: Wolferton Handicap Press Conference
Comments from the connections of Forgotten Voice after his victory in the Wolferton Handicap.
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Royal Ascot: Queen's Vase Press Conference
Comments from Aidan O'Brien after Leading Light's victory in the Queen's Vase, including thoughts on winning race run in memory of Sir Henry Cecil.
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Sky Lantern Flies from Last in Coronation
Sky Lantern stormed from last on the far outside and drew off to a powerful four-length victory in the Coronation Stakes (Eng-I) June 21 at Royal Ascot.
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WV Commission Signs Off on Interagency Deal
The West Virginia Racing Commission June 18 unanimously approved an "interagency agreement" that will allow it to request assistance from the West Virginia Lottery Commission.
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Ohio Racetrack VLT Lawsuit Takes a Turn
The Ohio Roundtable said June 21 it will not file a memorandum in reply to the state's request that the Ohio Supreme Court not hear the public policy group's appeal of a lower court ruling that rejected its challenge to VLTs.
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Horse Farm Soccer Tourney Begins June 23
Eight teams will compete in the second Horse Farm Soccer Tournament that begins June 23 near Lexington. The event helps support Blue Grass Farms Charities.
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Royal Ascot: Tom Queally
Jockey Tom Queally talks about his Royal Ascot mounts.
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Royal Ascot: Preview Day 4
Although Matt Chapman wonders why he was asked back after picking against Estimate, he tries again with Day 4 at Royal Ascot, including the Coronation Stakes and the King Edward VII.
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Three 'Win and You're In' Races on Tap
Three Breeders' Cup World Championships "Win and You're In" Challenge races are being contested in three different countries over the June 21-23 weekend.
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Royal Ascot: Gary Player
Gary Player talks about Royal Ascot, including reaction to The Queen's victory in the Ascot Gold Cup.
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Latest License Riles Up Florida Horsemen
Florida horsemen are again on the offensive after the Florida Division of Pari-Mutuel Wagering granted a license to Gretna Racing despite a court ruling that said Quarter Horse barrel racing violates state law.
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Royal Ascot: Preview Day 4
Although Matt Chapman wonders why he was asked back after picking against Estimate, he tries again with Day 4 at Royal Ascot.
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Porter on Pedigrees: Palace Intrigue
Porter On Pedigrees<br/> Alan Porter dives into the family of Belmont Stakes winner Palace Malice.
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Colonial Downs Event to Benefit TRF
Colonial Downs and the Thoroughbred Retirement Foundation at James River are joining together to host the first-ever "Mr. TRF" Second Chances Stakes, a competition of ex-racehorses June 29.
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Feed Choices Can Mean Cost Savings for Horse Owners
Few horse owners have remained unchallenged by the intractable recession. Rising fuel and feed costs have pushed horse ownership expenses skyward. And with no end in sight, it's no wonder that horse owners are looking for ways to trim their routine horse-keeping expenses without sacrificing the quality of their animal's care. Bob Coleman, PhD PAS,...
