$1.9 Million Tapit Filly Sets OBS Record
A filly by Tapit -- Silver Wolf sells to agents Alex Solis II and Jason Litt for a record $1.9 million April 22 at the OBS Spring sale of 2-year-olds in training.
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Equine Veterinarian Priest Joins WHOA
Prominent equine veterinarian Dr. Gary T. Priest has joined the Water Hay Oats Alliance, noting that he favors therapeutic medications for horses, but agrees they should be discontinued several days before a horse races.
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Pan American Conference Speakers List Grows
Jorge Luis Batlle IbaÃÆ'Æ'±ez, Louis Romanet, and Frank Stronach are the latest speakers who will address the international racing conference being held June 3-6 in New York City.
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Smuggler Dies From Foaling Complications
Claiborne Farm reports Smuggler, the 3-year-old filly champion of 2005, died April 16 because of complications from foaling. The foal, by War Front, also died.
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Olczyk Joins NBC's Kentucky Derby Coverage
NHL analyst and former hockey player Eddie Olczyk will be part of NBC Sports' coverage of the 2015 Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brand (gr. I) as a handicapper.
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'Chrome' Among 388 Nominees for Royal Ascot
U.S Horse of the Year California Chrome and Hong Kong star Able Friend are among 388 entries representing 10 countries for the Royal Ascot meeting in June.
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Carl Nafzger Remembers Unbridled's Derby
Carl Nafzger talks about Unbridled's win in the Kentucky Derby (gr. I) and his call of the race for Mrs. Genter.
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Seven New Members Join KY Tourism Initiative
Horse Country Inc., a tourism initiative for Central Kentucky's horse farms, equine clinics, and other equine-related attractions, has added seven new members to the organization.
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Lukas: Mr. Z 'Has Affinity' for Churchill
Zayat Stables' Mr. Z breezed five furlongs in 1:01 at Churchill Downs April 22 in a final workout for the Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (gr. I) that his Hall of Fame trainer said was "fine."
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Easter Bunnette, Dam of Havre de Grace, Dies
Mill Ridge Farm announced April 22 the death of Easter Bunnette, dam of 2011 Horse of the Year Havre de Grace. The 17-year-old mare hemorrhaged and died April 18 after foaling a colt by Bernardini.
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Final Kentucky Derby Work for War Story
Louisiana Derby (gr. II) third-place finisher War Story put in his final workout for the Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (gr. I) April 22 when the 3-year-old gelding breezed five furlongs in 1:02.
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Carl Nafzger Remembers Unbridled's Derby
Carl Nafzger talks about Unbridled's win in the Kentucky Derby (gr. I) and his call of the race for Mrs. Genter. A companion to the feature, 'Loving Carl Nafzger' in the April 25, 2015 Triple Crown Preview edition of Blood-Horse.
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KY Derby: D. Wayne Lukas On Mr. Z's Work
Trainer D. Wayne Lukas, in a good mood as he discusses Mr. Z's morming breeze.
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KY Derby: D. Wayne Lukas On Mr. Z's Work
Trainer D. Wayne Lukas, in good mood as he discusses Mr. Z's morning breeze.
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KY Derby: Pletcher On Derby Status of Horses
Trainer Todd Pletcher says that only Materiality and Carpe Diem are confirmed for the Derby, and that weekend works will determine status of other potential Derby horses.
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KY Derby: Pletcher On Derby Status of Horses
Trainer Todd Pletcher says that only Materiality and Carpe Diem are confirmed for the Derby, and that weekend works will determine status of other potential Derby horses.
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'Quisqueyano' Aims for Graded Win in TX Mile
Loooch Racing Stables' Sr. Quisqueyano cuts back in distance for the $200,000 Texas Mile S (gr. III), where a graded-stakes breakthrough is on the line, April 24 at Lone Star Park.
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Efforts Continue to Identify At-Risk Horses
The Association of Racing Commissioners International kicked off its 2015 convention April 21 with an emphasis on identifying at-risk racehorses and equine welfare issues.
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Median Rises at OBS Spring Sale Opener
An Ohio-bred colt by Flatter sold to Carrol Castille's Whispering Oaks Farm for $280,000 to top the opening session of Ocala Breeders' Sales Co.'s spring sale of 2-year-olds in training April 21 in Ocala, Fla.
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Mubtaahij the X Factor in Kentucky Derby
UAE Derby winner, trained by South African Mike de Kock, has numerous intangibles going into the Run for the Roses
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Motion to Send out Kitten's Point in Bewitch
After racing evenly when finishing third in the 1 1/2-mile Orchid Stakes (gr. IIIT) March 28 on the Gulfstream Park turf, Kitten's Point will try the same distance Friday, April 24 in the $150,000 Bewitch Stakes (gr. IIIT).
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Derby: War Story, Mr. Z to Breeze Wednesday
Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (gr. I) hopefuls War Story and Mr. Z are scheduled to work Wednesday morning, April 22, at Churchill Downs.
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Marc Ricker Joins Eaton Sales Team
Eaton Sales announced April 21 that Marc Ricker has joined the company as sales account manager.
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Kentucky Oaks Notes, April 21
Following is a brief look at some of the horses training toward the $1 million Longines Kentucky Oaks (gr. I) May 1 at Churchill Downs.
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Mubtaahij Works Three Furlongs at Arlington
Preparing for a start in the Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (gr. I) May 2 at Churchill Downs, Mubtaahij breezed three furlongs in :36 1/5 Tuesday, April 21 at Arlington Park.
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Slideshow: The Week in Photos for 04/21/2015
Charles Town, Hawthorne, Keeneland, Japan, Santa Anita, Woodbine and More.
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Steve Haskin's Derby Dozen for April 21, 2015
Steve Haskin throws a curve ball in this week's Kentucky Derby Dozen. Read to find out more!
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South Africa's National Sale Starts April 22
South Africa's oldest yearling sale, the 2015 National yearling sale, is scheduled to get under way April 22 at the Thoroughbred Breeders Association complex just outside Johannesburg.
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WV Analysis: Purses Can't Support Race Dates
A West Virginia Racing Commission purse analysis based on revenue projections from all sources indicates the state and its racetracks have serious issues to address regarding live racing dates in the future.
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Jockey Club Enhances Vet Record Reporting
In an effort to encourage transparency in Thoroughbred racing, The Jockey Club has enhanced and automated the system that enables owners or their agents to upload veterinary medical treatment records.
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What's Going On Here: America's Horse
Unbridled, Carl Nafzger, and Frances Genter captured the nation's heart.
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NTRA Calls for Industry Support of Tax Reform
The National Thoroughbred Racing Association continues to move forward on work to reform tax rules on withholding and reporting with respect to pari-mutuel winnings and is calling for industry support of these efforts.
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McKathans Saw Early Brilliance of 'Pharoah'
Long before racing fans became acquainted with the brilliance of likely Kentucky Derby (gr. I) favorite American Pharoah, J.B. and Kevin McKathan recognized his vast potential.
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Calumet Farm: The Rebirth of a Legend
The extraordinarily reclusive new owner of this 91-year-old Thoroughbred nursery has revealed little about his plans since purchasing the most public of Lexington properties, but one goal is clear: to breed Triple Crown runners and, hopefully, winners.
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The Week in Photos for 4/21/2015
Charles Town, Hawthorne, Keeneland, Japan, Santa Anita, Woodbine & More
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Broad Offering Should Keep OBS April Growing
The OBS April 2-year-olds in training sale, which begins April 21, has about 1,200 horses cataloged.
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Late-Running Longshots Key to Derby Super
J. Keeler Johnson lists four late-running longshots that could have an impact on the Kentucky Derby.
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Shared Belief Diagnosed With Hip Fracture
Mike Smith likely saved multiple grade I winner Shared Belief from additional injury by pulling him up in the April 18 Charles Town Classic (gr. II), as diagnostic work revealed a non-displaced fracture of his right hip.
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2015 Road to the Kentucky Derby
Point-leading Triple Crown-nominated horses on the "Road to the Kentucky Derby" leaderboard. The classic will be run May 2 at Churchill Downs.
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Red Cadeaux Nearing Record Earnings Plateau
Evergreen gelding Red Cadeaux is as "fit as a flea", according traveling companion Robin Trevor-Jones ahead of the Audemars Piguet QEII Cup (HK-I) April 26 at Sha Tin.
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Mitchell Remembered as 'Brilliant Horseman'
Well over 200 people--horsemen, fans, and racetrack regulars--gathered April 20 at Santa Anita Park to remember trainer Mike Mitchell, who died at the age of 66 April 14 after a lengthy battle with brain cancer.
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Kentucky Derby Prep Race Results and Points
View the top four finishers of every 2015 Kentucky Derby prep race, including points, race replays, and other race details!
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Newton to Receive Preakness Photography Award
Washington Post photographer Jonathan Newton has been named the recipient of the Jerry Frutkoff Preakness Photography Award.
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WinStar Farm Acquires Interest in Upstart
WinStar Farm has acquired a minority interest in Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (gr. I) hopeful Upstart from owner Ralph Evans.
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Derby Day Fund-Raiser to Benefit PDJF
A consortium of racing organizations has announced a Derby Day fund-raising campaign to benefit the Permanently Disabled Jockeys Fund will be held May 2 at tracks and racing venues across the U.S.
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Cristiano New Director of Racing for Bloom
Bloom Racing Stable announced Monday, April 20 the hiring of Rich Cristiano as director of racing. Cristiano previously worked at West Point Thoroughbreds and Sovereign Stable.
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Milestone Victory for Trainer Kenny Smith
Veteran Midwest trainer Kenny P. Smith reached his 1,000th winner April 19, according to Equibase records, when he sent out Retro Citizen to victory in the seventh race at Prairie Meadows.
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ABR Releases Episode 3 of TC Video Series
America's Best Racing has released episode 3 of the four-part series of digital video ads titled "The Road Less Traveled: The Road to the Triple Crown."
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Hospitalized Carr Recovering From Head Injury
Jockey Dennis Carr, who suffered a blunt blow to the back of his head in a starting gate incident April 19 at Golden Gate Fields, was "sitting up and recovering very well" Monday morning after undergoing surgery.
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Kentucky Oaks Notes, April 20
Following is a brief look at some of the horses training toward the $1 million Longines Kentucky Oaks (gr. I) May 1 at Churchill Downs.
