Shared Belief Confirmed Off KY Derby Trail
Hall of Fame trainer Jerry Hollendorfer confirmed March 13 that 2-year-old champion male Shared Belief will not contest the Blue Grass Stakes in one month and is off the Kentucky Derby trail.
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CHRB Meeting March 21 Moved to Cal Expo
The March 21 meeting of the California Horse Racing Board that was originally scheduled to be held at Santa Anita Park has been moved to Cal Expo in Sacramento on the same date.
Woodbine Announces 2014 Stakes Schedule
Woodbine's 133-day Thoroughbred meet will feature 102 stakes races worth nearly $20 million in purses.
Run the Bluegrass Race Honors Zenyatta
Run the Bluegrass, a half marathon in Lexington March 29, honors 2010 Horse of the Year Zenyatta. read blog
Game On Dude Heads World's Best Racehorses
Game On Dude, who recently won the Santa Anita Handicap (gr. I) for a record-breaking third time, heads the first edition of the Longines World's Best Racehorse Rankings for 2014.
Rosario Rides General a Rod in Florida Derby
Joel Rosario, who rode General a Rod to a victory in the Gulfstream Park Derby Jan. 1, will be back aboard the Roman Ruler colt in his next start.
McGaughey Encouraged by Honor Code's Effort
Though he didn't win, Hall of Fame trainer Shug McGaughey was encouraged March 13 with how top 3-year-old Honor Code was doing the morning after making his long-awaited seasonal debut at Gulfstream Park.
Effort to Resolve Virginia Dates Fails Again
A two-hour meeting March 12 between the Virginia Horsemen's Benevolent and Protective Association, representatives of Colonial Downs, and an arbitrator failed to yield an agreement over 2014 racing dates in Virginia.
Maryland-Based Owner Arnold Heft Dies at 94
Colorful owner Arnold Heft died in his sleep March 12 at Sunrise at Fox Hill Senior Living Facility in Bethesda, Md. He was 94.
New York Owner/Breeder Bomze Dies at 76
Richard Bomze, the owner/breeder of two of New York's most beloved racehorses, died March 11 in Hollywood, Fla.
Jockey Von Rosen Suffers Serious Injury
Jockey Anne Von Rosen will undergo a second surgery following a March 11 spill in a Quarter Horse race at Turf Paradise in which Von Rosen suffered a serious spinal injury.
Social Inclusion On Derby Path After Big Win
The morning after Social Inclusion's record-setting allowance victory at Gulfstream Park March 12, owner Ron Sanchez said his unbeaten Pioneerof the Nile colt is on a path for the Kentucky Derby (gr. I).
Jockey Club 2014 Fact Book Posted Online
The Jockey Club announced March 13 that the 2014 edition of the Fact Book is available in the Resources section of its website at jockeyclub.com.
Louisiana Breeders Announce 2013 Champions
The Louisiana Thoroughbred Breeders' Association has announced its 2013 champions. An award presentation and Horse of the Year announcement will take place at the Equine Sales Company of Louisiana May 24.
That Handicapping Show: Rebel Stakes
Claire Novak and Frank Angst preview the Rebel Stakes at Oaklawn Park featuring Tapiture and Strong Mandate. Watch Video
Constitution to Make Stakes Debut in FL Derby
Lightly raced unbeaten colt Constitution will make his stakes debut in the $1 million Besilu Stables Florida Derby (gr. I) at Gulfstream Park March 29.
'Mandate' Should Be Strong in Rebel Stakes
Strong Mandate could be sitting on a strong performance in the grade II Rebel Stakes this Saturday. read blog
ThistleDown Racino Meet to Begin April 18
With purses boosted by added gaming, ThistleDown Racino will open its 2014 racing season April 18 when the North Randall, Ohio track offers its 90th season of racing.
Downey Profile: Improvement Mandated in Rebel
Conditions could be ripe for Strong Mandate to turn the tables on Tapiture in the Rebel Stakes.
Study Links Cell Damage to Corticosteroids
Initial results of a study conducted by the University of Kentucky Gluck Equine Research Center suggest accepted dosage levels for several corticosteroids commonly used in racing should be examined.
Tapiture Takes On Rebel Invaders and Old Foes
Homebred Tapiture looks to continue his journey to the Kentucky Derby when he takes on two he beat in the Southwest Stakes along with California invaders, among others, in the March 15 Rebel Stakes at Oaklawn.
Iotapa Heads Tough Lineup in Santa Margarita
After breaking through with her first graded stakes win one month ago, Iotapa seeks grade I glory when facing seven other older fillies and mares in the $350,000 Santa Margarita Stakes March 15 at Santa Anita Park.
Azeri: Don't Tell Sophia Faces Close Hatches
Don't Tell Sophia has sailed through the early part of 2014, but faces a stout test March 15 in the $200,000 Azeri Stakes (gr. II) against multiple grade I winner Close Hatches, On Fire Baby, and Flashy American.
Parranda Seeks More Gulf Glory in Honey Fox
Parranda, coming off back-to-back stakes victories at Gulfstream Park, will attempt to add to her impressive record n the $200,000 Honey Fox Stakes (gr. IIT) at one mile March 15.
Social Inclusion Spoils Honor Code's Return
Remsen Stakes winner Honor Code was defeated by Social Inclusion March 12 at Gulfstream Park as the speedster drew away to a 10-length victory in track record fashion.
New Standards May Be Imposed on NY Stewards
New York racing regulators raised the prospects of imposing new transparency standards on stewards, including possibly publicly releasing videos that are used by officials in decisions affecting the outcome of a race.
Sign Runs Last in Return from Lengthy Layoff
Sign, winner of the 2012 Pocahontas Stakes (gr. II) at Churchill Downs, was distanced March 12 in her return to the races at Fair Grounds Race Course & Slots after a lengthy layoff.
Sire de Grugy in Cheltenham 'Feel Good' Story
Sire de Grugy provided one of the feel-good stories of the Cheltenham Festival in England by winning the high-profile BetVictor Queen Mother Champion Chase by six lengths March 12.
Taptowne Draws Rail in Well-Matched Razorback
Multiple stakes winner Taptowne, preparing for a likely start in the Oaklawn Handicap (gr. II) in a month's time, was assigned top weight of 117 pounds for the $200,000 Razorback Handicap (gr. III) March 15 at Oaklawn Park.
Encaustic Sires First Three Foals
The first three foals sired by stakes winner Encaustic, a full brother to grade I winner Include, are colts.
New Vocations Announces 2014 Ambassadors
New Vocations Racehorse Adoption Program has announced its 2014 ambassadors selected to represent the organization and help promote retired racehorses in second careers.
U.A.E. to Supply Horses for Chinese Race Day
China and the United Arab Emirates-based Meydan Group are partnering to hold a groundbreaking race meeting next month at Jinma Racecourse. Race fields will consist of horses shipped from the U.A.E.
Special Post Time for Aqueduct on Wood Day
The New York Racing Association announced a special 1 p.m. EDT post time at Aqueduct Racetrack for April 5 when the stakes-heavy card highlighted by the $1 million Wood Memorial (gr. I).
Hall of Fame Jockeys to Compete at Pimlico
One of the unique offerings on this year's Black-Eyed Susan (gr. II) day card at Pimlico Race Course May 16 is the $50,000 Jockey Challenge Presented by Xpressbet that will feature seven active Hall of Fame riders.
Concert Added to Black-Eyed Susan Day Lineup
The Maryland Jockey Club announced that Counting Crows, The Fray, and Annie Bosko will perform live in the public infield at Pimlico Race Course, beginning in the late afternoon May 16, Black-Eyed Susan day.
OBS Sale Closes With Records Shattered
Fueled by three seven-figure horses, the Ocala Breeders' Sales Co.'s selected sale of 2-year-olds in training March 11 shattered records.
Turfway to Boost Purses With KTDF Supplements
A surplus in the Kentucky Thoroughbred Development Fund will allow Turfway Park to increase purses for allowance and maiden special weight races through the end of its winter/spring meet.
New York Panel to Adopt, Amend Racing Rules
New York racing regulators have a busy schedule of items to consider at their March 12 meeting, including adoption of final rules involving claiming races.
Two Colts Bring $1.6 Million Each at OBS
Within minutes of each other, colts by Giant's Causeway and Tapit each sold for $1.6 million, the day's highest price at the Ocala Breeders' Sales Co. selected sale of 2-year-olds in training March 11.
Malibu Moon Colt Brings $1.3 Million at OBS
A Malibu Moon colt, who is a half brother to grade II winner Spellbound, was purchased by agent Demi O'Byrne for $1.3 million during the March 11 Ocala Breeders' Sales Co.'s selected sale of 2-year-olds in training.
Northeast/Mid-Atlantic Region: A New Heritage
Drs. Bowman, Louis Merryman offer new stallion operation in Maryland. Download Now
Midwest/Canada Regional: Fine Vintage
Stallion business growing at Leigh Ann and Kerry Hopper's RichWine Farm. read blog
What's Going On Here: Dude the Redeemer
Historic Big 'Cap was racing at its best. read blog
Jezki Wins Cheltenham's Champion Hurdle
Jezki took full advantage of a lackluster effort by defending winner Hurricane Fly and captured the Champion Hurdle Challenge at the Cheltenham Festival on March 11.
Dixiana to Sponsor Two Keeneland Stakes
William Shively's Dixiana Farm of Lexington has become the signature sponsor of two turf stakes at Keeneland Racecourse -- the Elkhorn (gr. IIT) that will be run April 25 and the Oct. 5 Bourbon (gr. IIIT).
Slideshow: The Week in Photos for 3/11/2014
Tampa Bay Downs, Santa Anita, Australia, Gulfstream Park, Delta Downs, Hong Kong and more. view slideshow
Gulfstream Uses Graded Stakes Testing Fund
Gulfstream Park will become the first racetrack to use the graded stakes out-of-competition testing grant fund, beginning with the March 29 Besilu Stables Florida Derby (gr. I), it was announced March 11.
Louisiana Bills to Reduce Dates, Slots Money
The Louisiana Thoroughbred Breeders Association has issued a call for its members to contact their legislators and voice opposition to several bills filed during the session that began March 10.
Retro Rebel: Smarty Jones Wowed in 2004
"He was just getting better... He matured and had filled out nicely. He was more rounded and he was more settled."--trainer John Servis on Smarty Jones at the time of his Rebel Stakes win.
Downey: Derby Trail, Where They're Going Next
The Kentucky Derby is only 53 days away now, and the quest for valuable qualifying points has intensified. Let's take a look at who's going where next.
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