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Gearing Up for the Triple Crown! Lying in Wait for May 1, at Churchill Downs

It’s a long way from May 1, but from where I sit (and bet), the Kentucky Derby can’t come too soon.
And I’ll bet you feel the way I do.
So let’s talk Triple Crown.
Ain’t been done sine 1978, Affirmed.
Other winners include Sir Barton (1919), Gallant Fox (1930), Omaha (1935), War Admiral (1937), Whirlaway (1941), [...]

In the U.K., Free Race Admission in April Used to Attract New Fans

I love this story, which I heard about on the BBC. [OK, I'm a nerd. I monitor the BBC]
Eight British race courses will open their gates for free over six days between Monday 26 April and Saturday 1 May.
Ain’t that cool?
Taking part are some of Britain’s biggest racing venues such as Ascot, Goodwood, [...]

Breeders Cup Week Preview: Zenyatta Looks Strong

In her final work for this coming  Saturday’s Breeders’ Cup Classic, Zenyatta turned in a flawless six-furlong work in 1:12.40 on Saturday morning at Hollywood Park with regular jockey, Mike Smith aboard.
Zenyatta worked in company with her  staablemate Green Cat.
They began the work at the 5 1/2-furlong pole with Zenyatta starting about three lengths behind. [...]

Nothing Like Being “Lucky”; 2-Year-Old Colt Wins $300,000 Norfolk Stakes

There’s nothing better than being “Lucky.”
At least that’s what Lookin at Lucky’s owners think after the 2-year old colt’s  Oct. 4’s win at the $300,000 Norfolk Stakes (for 2-year olds) at Santa Anita Park.
The win earns Lookin at Lucky an automatic berth in the $2 million Breeder’s Cup Juvenile on Nov.7.
It’s all part of the [...]

Let There be Light: Kentucky Derby’s Churchill Downs Installing Permanent Lights

I received news the other day from Churchill Downs Inc., saying they are going to (finally) install permanent lights at their racetrack, which is of course the home of the Kentucky Oaks and Kentucky Derby 2010.
This follows on the hoofs of a review by the racetrack of their Churchill Downs’ Spring Meet night horse racing [...]

Breeder’s Cup Challenge Races Continue, as Nov. 6-7 Approaches

The excitement is building.
Indian Blessing had her final timed work for next Saturday’s Gallant Bloom Handicap ($150,000 added), a Breeder’s Cup 2009 Challenge race for fillies and mares 3-years old and up, at Belmont Park. 
The 4-year-old two-time Eclipse award-winning mare Indian Blessing covered 5 furlongs Sunday morning in 1:00.46, third fastest of 26 moves at [...]

Hoosier Park, Indiana, Horses Barred from Churchill Downs

Horses stabled at Hoosier Park, in Anderson, Indiana, will not be allowed to enter Churchill Downs or its Trackside Louisville training center until further notice, track officials announced  Wednesday.
On Saturday, the  track quarantined 59 horses stabled in a barn with a horse suspected of having contracted Streptococcus equi—the causative agent of the equine bacterial disease [...]

Irish Champion Stakes: the Battle of the Decade?

A total of 11 remain in Irish Champion Stakes contention after this past weekend’s five-day forfeit stage. But there is only one horse that really matters and as it stands he remains on course.
Sea The Stars headed the entries for the Tattersalls-sponsored contest yesterday as his quest for a fifth consecutive Group 1 success now [...]

Germany Starting To Appreciate Purebred Arabian Flat Horse Racing

Purebred Arabian horses have always held a special place in the hearts of horse enthusiasts. Even in stories of the old, this breed of horse is known to be one of the best in the world. Still, racing purebred Arabians is not an everyday matter.
In Germany, though, it seems that this breed is [...]

Horse Racing In Iraq

Horse racing probably isn’t the first thing that comes to mind when Iraq is mentioned. After all, the country is still on the road to recovery after the war. Indeed, battles are fought all over the country on a daily basis. Why would horse racing be at the top of anyone’s list [...]

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