Horsemen Voice Support for Suffolk Casino
Horsemen and Suffolk Downs employees took advantage of their final opportunity to speak in support of a casino at the track during a Massachusetts Gaming Commission hearing Aug. 11.
Articles posted August 11, 2014
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Poll: Who is the Top Sprinter?
Please choose who you think is the top sprinter from the poll list below. The results will be a part of a feature in the August 23, 2014 issue of The Blood-Horse.
Finnegans Wake Targets Grade I Win in Million
Two years ago, Finnesgans Wake entered the Secretariat Stakes (gr. IT) off a third-place finish in the Virginia Derby (gr. IIIT), and trainer Dale Romans promised, "This horse has a big one in him."
Kid Cruz Works Toward Travers Stakes
Dwyer Stakes (gr. III) winner Kid Cruz worked five furlongs in 1:02.45 over the main track at Saratoga Race Course Aug. 11 in preparation for the Travers Stakes (gr. I) Aug. 23 at Saratoga.
Christie Vetoes Proposed NJ Sports Wagering
Gov. Chris Christie has vetoed legislation that would have paved the way for sports wagering at New Jersey's casinos and racetracks. Christie on Aug. 8 rejected the bill.
Australian Board to Take Over Stud Book, Data
Australia's administrative racing data is to come under the control of the Australian Racing Board, the nation's governing body for horse racing, upon completion of a deal to buy the nation's Stud Book.
Inside Yearling Sales Prep: Nutrition
Glenye Cain Oakford goes behind the scenes of yearling prep. This segment covers components of a sales-prep feeding program, including supplements and how they promote development. Brought to you by ADM Alliance Nutrion. watch video
CDI Tracks, Jockeys' Guild Reach Agreement
Churchill Downs Inc. and the Jockeys' Guild announced Aug. 11 they have reached a three-year agreement on CDI's support of the Guild and its member jockeys. Terms of the agreement were not disclosed.
USADA Chief: Independent Testing Necessary
The head of the United States Anti-Doping Agency Aug. 11 outlined how the organization could assist the Thoroughbred racing industry should its factions come together and push for federal legislation.
Inside Yearling Sales Prep: Nutrition
Glenye Cain Oakford goes behind the scenes of yearling prep. This segment covers various components of a sales-prep feeding program, including supplements and how they promote development. Brought to you by ADM Alliance Nutrition View more videos from the Inside Yearling Prep series.
Man Behind the Million
A WWII veteran and Chicago business tycoon continues to influence Arlington International Racecourse – despite his advanced age and the political challenges faced by the Illinois racing community.
Study: Post-Exercise Snacks Benefit Horses
Your horse just had a fabulous workout, got really sweaty, and used up a lot of energy. Now what does he want you to do?
I Spent It Squeezes Out Saratoga Special
Javier Castellano, waiting for room aboard I Spent It in the stretch, squeezed through on the rail at the furlong mark and cleared off to win the Toyota Saratoga Special Stakes (gr. II) in smashing style Aug. 10 at Saratoga.
Lookin At Lucky Filly Tops New York-Bred Sale
The Fasig-Tipton preferred sale of New York-bred yearlings concluded Aug. 10 on a positive note, with the overall two-day average increasing 11% and the median up 18% over the same sale at Saratoga Springs, N.Y., a year ago.
FT NY-Bred Yearling Sale Day 2: Boyd Browning
Boyd Browning recaps day 2 of the Fasig-Tipton New York Bred Yearling Sale. watch video
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