Video: Keeneland Nov - Day 2 Wrap
As the Keeneland November sale continued on a strong note Tuesday, Ron Mitchell discusses the market with Tom Thornbury, associate director of sales.
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BloodHorseNOW.com Video: Keeneland November Sale - Day 1 Wrap
BloodHorseNOW.com reporter Ron Mitchell interviews John Sikura of Hill 'n' Dale about the world record price set today and recaps the first day of the sale from Keeneland.
Video: Keeneland Nov - Day 1 Wrap
BloodHorseNOW.com reporter Ron Mitchell interviews John Sikura of Hill 'n' Dale about the world record price set today and recaps the first day of the sale from Keeneland.
BloodHorseNOW.com Video: Fasig-Tipton Kentucky Selected Fall Mixed Sale
BloodHorseNOW.com's Ron Mitchell talks with Boyd Browning, chief operating officer for Fasig-Tipton Company recapping the Fasig-Tipton Kentucky Selected Fall Mixed Sale. Enjoy this free preview from BloodHorseNOW.com!
Video: Fasig-Tipton Kentucky Selected Fall Mixed Sale
BloodHorseNOW.com's Ron Mitchell talks with Boyd Browning, chief operating officer for Fasig-Tipton Company recapping the Fasig-Tipton Kentucky Selected Fall Mixed Sale.
Video: Interview with Glencrest Farm's John Greathouse
John Greathouse, whose family operates Glencrest Farm in Lexington, discusses the Breeders' Cup chances of Panty Raid, the filly who won Keeneland's Spinster Stakes in impressive fashion. The filly has been pre-entered in two Breeders' Cup races.
Emphasis on Conformation, Foreign Buyers, Boost Book 3
- By Ron Mitchell
The marathon Keeneland September yearling sale did not lose any momentum by taking a day off Sept. 14, with the following sessions on Saturday and Sunday continuing the upward tick shown during the "open" sessions of the auction.
Keeneland Day One: Top 10 Hips to Watch
- By Ron Mitchell
Senior staff writer Ron Mitchell identifies the top ten offerings on the first day of the 2007 Keeneland Yearling Sale.
Spanish Steps: Gathering No Moss
- By Ron Mitchell
Florida-based stallion Spanish Steps had a breakout day during the Ocala Breeders' Sales Company's select yearling sale, as he emerged as not only the leading first-crop sire but also the second-leading sire by average.
Thursday Morning Line at Pimlico
The autograph hounds were on the prowl Thursday morning at Pimlico, with Kentucky Derby winning trainer Carl Nafzger signing an oversized print of Street Sense to benefit a Pennsylvania charity.
Three Groups Join Efforts on Equine Scholarships
The Kentucky Equine Education Project, Kentucky Horse Council, and the Race for Education have announced a joint effort to promote Kentucky's equine scholarships.
Penn National, Mountaineer Park Cancel Live Racing
Citing inclement weather, Mountaineer Park in Chester, West Virginia cancelled live racing for Monday and Tuesday, Feb. 5-6.
Eric Mitchell Named Executive Editor of Blood-Horse Digital Media
Blood-Horse Publications has announced that Eric Mitchell has accepted the newly-created position of executive editor of Digital Media for The Blood-Horse.
Two Los Alamitos Horse Deaths Attributed to EHV-1
Two barns at Los Alamitos Race Course are under quarantine following the deaths of two horses due to Equine Herpesvirus.
Gulfstream Park Establishes Barbaro Foundation
Gulfstream Park has announced establishment of the "Barbaro Foundation," which will oversee an annual scholarship program for future veterinarians.
Barbaro Suffers Setback, Being 'Treated More Aggressively'
- By Ron Mitchell
- News, Health
Barbaro, the Kentucky Derby winner who had been making steady progress on his road to recovery from an injured right hind leg and a bout of laminitis, suffered a "significant setback" Tuesday night at the University of Pennsylvania's New Bolton Center.
Breeders' Cup Adds Three New $1-Million Races
The Breeders' Cup World Championships will have a new look at first-time host Monmouth Park this year--an expanded two-day event that will inaugurate three $1-million stakes designed to accommodate owners and breeders.
Industry Revenue a Priority for New Account Wagering Provider
- By Ryan Conley
- News
Touting their new advance deposit wagering enterprise as one developed "by players for players," backers of Premier Turf Club hope to reel in dollars currently being wagered with entities that operate outside the pari-mutuel arena.
Barbaro Update: New Cast Will Not Affect Mobility
- By Ron Mitchell
- News, Health
The owner of Kentucky Derby winner Barbaro said a new cast placed on the left hind leg of the classic winner will not affect his mobility or plans to be relocated soon.
Barbaro Update: Derby Winner's New Home Undecided
- By Ron Mitchell
- News
Co-owner Roy Jackson said it still has not been determined where Kentucky Derby (gr. I) winner Barbaro will go once he leaves the New Bolton Center, but that the colt's ability to get regular exercise will be a priority.
All's Quiet as Sun Rises Over Downs
As a bright morning sun broke through the darkness, all was quiet on the backside of Churchill Downs Saturday. And on the heels of a record crowd for Friday's Kentucky Oaks (gr. I), track officials were expecting another banner day for Saturday's Kentucky Derby (gr. I).
Afleet Alex Looks Good in Final Derby Prep
Arkansas Derby (gr. II) winner Afleet Alex was the only contender for Saturday's Kentucky Derby (gr. I) to put in his final workout Tuesday, and the son of Northern Afleet again showed his fitness by breezing a half-mile in :48 2/5 at Churchill Downs.
Sweet Catomine, Other Wygod Horses Sent to Trainer Shirreffs
In continuing fallout from the weekend loss by champion Sweet Catomine in the Santa Anita Derby (gr. I), four or five horses previously trained by Julio Canani for owners Marty and Pam Wygod are being transferred to trainer John Shirreffs.
Blues and Royals Tops Graded Earnings List (Updated April 11)
With less than four weeks until the May 7 Kentucky Derby (gr. I), Godolphin Racing's Blues and Royals, winner of the UAE Derby (UAE-II) on the Dubai World Cup card, is still on top of the list of Derby contenders by graded stakes earnings.
Scipion Sidelined by Condylar Fracture
Virginia Kraft Payson's homebred Scipion is the latest casualty on the Kentucky Derby (gr. I) trail after X-rays revealed a condylar fracture of his right hind cannon bone.
Yes It's True Colt Brings $900,000 at OBS
- By Leslie Deckard
- News, Sales
A striking bay son of Yes It's True was purchased by Sheikh Mohammed's Darley for $900,000 to top Tuesday's opening session of the Ocala Breeders' Sales Company's March selected 2-year-olds in training sale.
Churchill Earnings Decline; Company Pursuing Options to 'Maximize' Hollywood Park Asset
- By Ron Mitchell
- News
Earnings for Churchill Downs Inc. in 2004 and for the fourth quarter were negatively impacted by several one-time expenses, including supporting alternative gaming initiatives, a "non-cash impairment charge" at Ellis Park, and an unrealized loss related to a note, the company reported Wednesday.
Simulcast Wagering Rise Offsets On-Track Decline at Ellis Park
- By Ron Mitchell
- News
A 10.4% drop in on-track wagering was more than offset by a rise in off-track simulcast betting at Ellis Park. The Henderson, Ky. track reported a 26.9% increase in all-source handle during the 41-day meet that concluded with the Labor Day card Monday.
Aldebaran Ends Layoff in Forego
Flaxman Stable homebred Aldebaran, winner of four of six stakes starts earlier this year, will end a seven-week layoff in Sunday's grade I, $250,000 Forego Handicap at Saratoga.
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