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Thoroughbreds Head Into 2nd Half
As the second half of the thoroughbred season gallops into focus, a review shows Todd Pletcher's filly, Rags to Riches, and Derby champ Street Sense still in charge.
• buffalo man • e z warrior • hard spun • notional • bwana bull
As the second half of the thoroughbred season gallops into focus, a review shows Todd Pletcher's filly, Rags to Riches, and Derby champ Street Sense still in charge.
• buffalo man • e z warrior • hard spun • notional • bwana bull
World Thoroughbred Championships 2001
The World Thoroughbred Championships at Belmont Park offer some interesting wagering opportunities. Don't bet all chalk.
The World Thoroughbred Championships at Belmont Park offer some interesting wagering opportunities. Don't bet all chalk.
Drugs in Thoroughbred Racing
Kentucky Senator Damon Thayer used fire and brimstone last month to criticize the federal government's involvement in hearings on the use of drugs at Thoroughbred tracks.
• drugs thoroughbred racing • thoroughbred industry government hearings • senator thayer says no feds • national racetrack medication and testing consorti • kentucky horse racing authority
Kentucky Senator Damon Thayer used fire and brimstone last month to criticize the federal government's involvement in hearings on the use of drugs at Thoroughbred tracks.
• drugs thoroughbred racing • thoroughbred industry government hearings • senator thayer says no feds • national racetrack medication and testing consorti • kentucky horse racing authority
Duplicate Thoroughbred Awards?
Canada handed out Thoroughbred Sovereign Awards in December. Owner Frank Stronach, Jockey Tyler Pizarro and Kodiak Kowboy could all become American winners as well.
• 2007 duplicate thoroughbred awards • 2007 sovereign awards canada • 2007 eclipse award candidates america • eclipse award candidates 2007 • adena springs canada america awards
Canada handed out Thoroughbred Sovereign Awards in December. Owner Frank Stronach, Jockey Tyler Pizarro and Kodiak Kowboy could all become American winners as well.
• 2007 duplicate thoroughbred awards • 2007 sovereign awards canada • 2007 eclipse award candidates america • eclipse award candidates 2007 • adena springs canada america awards
No Thoroughbred Will Catch Cigar
The personable track star Cigar leads all thoroughbreds in lifetime money earnings. He is a two-time Horse of the Year. His former jockey is second on the money list.
• cigar • skip away • fantastic light • invasor • pleasantly perfect
The personable track star Cigar leads all thoroughbreds in lifetime money earnings. He is a two-time Horse of the Year. His former jockey is second on the money list.
• cigar • skip away • fantastic light • invasor • pleasantly perfect
Thoroughbred Greats: John Henry
Among the top Thoroughbred money earners, John Henry posted 83 times, going 39-15-9 in the late 1970s and early 1980s under rider Chris McCarron. He died Oct. 8.
• john henry record • john henry earnigs • blood horse ratings john henry • all time ranking john henry • john henry jockey chris mccarron
Among the top Thoroughbred money earners, John Henry posted 83 times, going 39-15-9 in the late 1970s and early 1980s under rider Chris McCarron. He died Oct. 8.
• john henry record • john henry earnigs • blood horse ratings john henry • all time ranking john henry • john henry jockey chris mccarron
Arctic White
A Thoroughbred of a different color.
• thoroughbreds • albinos • colors • black • white
A Thoroughbred of a different color.
• thoroughbreds • albinos • colors • black • white
Nasal Strips for Horses
Nasal strips, usually reserved for humans, are being used on thoroughbreds to improve their breathing.
• nasal strips • thoroughbreds • breathing • racing • horses
Nasal strips, usually reserved for humans, are being used on thoroughbreds to improve their breathing.
• nasal strips • thoroughbreds • breathing • racing • horses
Retirement Farms for Horses
Retirement farms are spinging up for horses who miss out on breeding programs.
• retired thoroughbreds • marion county correctional institution • retired racehorses
Retirement farms are spinging up for horses who miss out on breeding programs.
• retired thoroughbreds • marion county correctional institution • retired racehorses
20th Breeders’ Cup Should Be Very Interesting
The 2003 Breeders's Cup worth $14 million in purses for eight races should produce some exciting results.
• breeders' cup • world thoroughbred championships • santa anita • horses • jockeys
The 2003 Breeders's Cup worth $14 million in purses for eight races should produce some exciting results.
• breeders' cup • world thoroughbred championships • santa anita • horses • jockeys
A RACE FOR THE RECORD
A veil of suspense hung over thoroughbred racing fans last May 5th as Monarchos swept across the finish line of the 127th Kentucky Derby. With his first half mile clocked as the fastest in history, the big gray colt had, surely, broken the great Secretariat's record set way back in 1973.
• monarchos • secretariat • kentucky derby • triple crown • thoroughbred racing
A veil of suspense hung over thoroughbred racing fans last May 5th as Monarchos swept across the finish line of the 127th Kentucky Derby. With his first half mile clocked as the fastest in history, the big gray colt had, surely, broken the great Secretariat's record set way back in 1973.
• monarchos • secretariat • kentucky derby • triple crown • thoroughbred racing
Equine Fractures Are Difficult
PETA wants to halt Thoroughbred race track breakdowns by changing the standards of the Sport of Kings. Authorities say concerns are unfounded; most race horses thrive.
• race horse breakdowns • peta • ingrid newkirk peta • analyst former jockey chris mccarron • thoroughbred fatalities on track
PETA wants to halt Thoroughbred race track breakdowns by changing the standards of the Sport of Kings. Authorities say concerns are unfounded; most race horses thrive.
• race horse breakdowns • peta • ingrid newkirk peta • analyst former jockey chris mccarron • thoroughbred fatalities on track
Horse of the Year
Here's my choice for Horse of the Year -- Artax, the fastest thoroughbred on the planet.
• thoroughbred • horse of the year
Here's my choice for Horse of the Year -- Artax, the fastest thoroughbred on the planet.
• thoroughbred • horse of the year
Horse Racing Partnerships
Horse racing partnerships let you enjoy all the fun and excitement of owning a racehorse! Dreamed of being in the winner's circle? Learn how!
• horse racing partnerships • owning a racehorse • thoroughbred racehorse partnership • thoroughbred racing partnership • race horse partnership
Horse racing partnerships let you enjoy all the fun and excitement of owning a racehorse! Dreamed of being in the winner's circle? Learn how!
• horse racing partnerships • owning a racehorse • thoroughbred racehorse partnership • thoroughbred racing partnership • race horse partnership
Horse Racing Safety Panels Formed
In the wake of the tragic loss of Eight Belles in the Kentucky Derby, the state of Kentucky and the National Thoroughbred Racing Association are monitoring safety rules.
• horse racing safety panels form • peta demands end to thoroughbred racing • humane society wants thoroughbred racing reform • kentucky horse racing authority forms committee • jockey club foundation committee
In the wake of the tragic loss of Eight Belles in the Kentucky Derby, the state of Kentucky and the National Thoroughbred Racing Association are monitoring safety rules.
• horse racing safety panels form • peta demands end to thoroughbred racing • humane society wants thoroughbred racing reform • kentucky horse racing authority forms committee • jockey club foundation committee
Horse Racing Selections
Picks for selected races at Belmont Park Saturday, Sept. 8
• horse racing • thoroughbred racing • selections • picks • belmont park
Picks for selected races at Belmont Park Saturday, Sept. 8
• horse racing • thoroughbred racing • selections • picks • belmont park
Memories of Calumet Farm
Calumet Farm's winning ways are only memories, but it remains a beautiful place to see in Lexington.
• thoroughbred horse • horses • breeding • kentucky • calumet farm
Calumet Farm's winning ways are only memories, but it remains a beautiful place to see in Lexington.
• thoroughbred horse • horses • breeding • kentucky • calumet farm
Nice Horsey
Temperaments, Behaviors and Training
• horses • choosing • selecting • arabian • thoroughbred
Temperaments, Behaviors and Training
• horses • choosing • selecting • arabian • thoroughbred
NTRA: The Good, Bad and Ugly
The National Thoroughbred Racing Association has done some good for the industry, but also some bad.
• national thoroughbred racing association • ntra • horses
The National Thoroughbred Racing Association has done some good for the industry, but also some bad.
• national thoroughbred racing association • ntra • horses
Ohio Racing Headed for Slots?
Bordered on three sides by states that have slots generated revenues at its race tracks, does Ohio need to get on board to see its equine industry growth survive?
• ohio harness horsemen's association • ohio thoroughbred breeders & owners • ohio horsemen's benevolent and protective associat • scioto downs • stacy (christy) cahill
Bordered on three sides by states that have slots generated revenues at its race tracks, does Ohio need to get on board to see its equine industry growth survive?
• ohio harness horsemen's association • ohio thoroughbred breeders & owners • ohio horsemen's benevolent and protective associat • scioto downs • stacy (christy) cahill
Payson Park
Payson Park is a thoroughbred training facility where horses prepare for racing around the country.
• payson park • thoroughbred • horses • training
Payson Park is a thoroughbred training facility where horses prepare for racing around the country.
• payson park • thoroughbred • horses • training
Proposed Stallion Limitation Proposal
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• harness racing • horse racing • standardbred • thoroughbred • casino
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• harness racing • horse racing • standardbred • thoroughbred • casino
World Cup Try for Curlin March 29
With Smarty Jones, Afleet Alex, and Barbaro behind him, 2007 Preakness and Breeders' Cup victor Curlin will put hero worship on the line in Dubai.
• curlin in dubai • dubai world cup • world's richest thoroughbred race • thoroughbred heroes • smarty jones in 2004
With Smarty Jones, Afleet Alex, and Barbaro behind him, 2007 Preakness and Breeders' Cup victor Curlin will put hero worship on the line in Dubai.
• curlin in dubai • dubai world cup • world's richest thoroughbred race • thoroughbred heroes • smarty jones in 2004
Hambletonian Influenced Pacing
William Rysdyk raced Hambletonian to prove his trotting worth, then bred the colt to acquire a small fortune. In the 1860s, Hambletonian's get were great pacers.
• hambletonian 1860s influence • hambletonian pacers • hambletonian trotters • hambletonian messenger grandson • messenger thoroughbred influence
William Rysdyk raced Hambletonian to prove his trotting worth, then bred the colt to acquire a small fortune. In the 1860s, Hambletonian's get were great pacers.
• hambletonian 1860s influence • hambletonian pacers • hambletonian trotters • hambletonian messenger grandson • messenger thoroughbred influence
Tampa Bay Downs
Looking for something different to do while visiting Tampa, then read on, you might enjoy a little horsing around!
• florida fun • florida • vacation • florida activities • tampa
Looking for something different to do while visiting Tampa, then read on, you might enjoy a little horsing around!
• florida fun • florida • vacation • florida activities • tampa
Varieties In Synthetic Race Tracks
Synthetic surfaces for the state's main tracks have been mandated in California. Safetrack, Polytrack, Cushion Track, and Pro-Ride are springing up to fight bad weather.
• golden gate fields track surface • cushion track • synthetic surfaces thoroughbred tracks • polytrack • safetrack
Synthetic surfaces for the state's main tracks have been mandated in California. Safetrack, Polytrack, Cushion Track, and Pro-Ride are springing up to fight bad weather.
• golden gate fields track surface • cushion track • synthetic surfaces thoroughbred tracks • polytrack • safetrack
Will Curlin Become Money Leader?
Winning both the fall Breeders' Cup Classic and the spring Dubai World Cup Championship, Curlin has climbed to 3rd in all time track earnings behind Skip Away and Cigar.
• curlin career earnings • thoroughbred career money leaders • curlin career money list • cigar career earnings leader • skip away career money list
Winning both the fall Breeders' Cup Classic and the spring Dubai World Cup Championship, Curlin has climbed to 3rd in all time track earnings behind Skip Away and Cigar.
• curlin career earnings • thoroughbred career money leaders • curlin career money list • cigar career earnings leader • skip away career money list
"Don't Tell Me What to Do!"
Understanding what makes a horse tick is the key to understanding how to achieve and reach our highest goals when working with horses. For all disciplines, all breeds and everyone who comes in contact with a horse!
• horses • horse • training horses • goals • riding
Understanding what makes a horse tick is the key to understanding how to achieve and reach our highest goals when working with horses. For all disciplines, all breeds and everyone who comes in contact with a horse!
• horses • horse • training horses • goals • riding
Del Mar Features $7.7 Million Worth of Stakes
Del Mar, where the surf meets the turf, on Wednesday begins its 66th racing season featuring 29 stakes spread out over 43 days.
• del mar • where the surf meets the turf • horse racing • thoroughbreds • stakes
Del Mar, where the surf meets the turf, on Wednesday begins its 66th racing season featuring 29 stakes spread out over 43 days.
• del mar • where the surf meets the turf • horse racing • thoroughbreds • stakes
NOSE TO NOSE
This chestnut colt was a true champion in every way, yet fate left him standing in the shadow of the 11th Triple Crown winner.
• triple crown • kentucky derby • preakness • belmont stakes • affirmed
This chestnut colt was a true champion in every way, yet fate left him standing in the shadow of the 11th Triple Crown winner.
• triple crown • kentucky derby • preakness • belmont stakes • affirmed
Ocala National Forest
Take a ride up to the northern part of the state to the city of Ocala known as "the horse capital of the world".
• ocala national forest • forests • horses • thoroughbreds • juniper springs
Take a ride up to the northern part of the state to the city of Ocala known as "the horse capital of the world".
• ocala national forest • forests • horses • thoroughbreds • juniper springs
Seabiscuit Is Picture Perfect
Seabiscuit the Movie is just as good as Seabiscuit the book. Make that great! You'll enjoy the film whether ir not you read the book. View and enjoy like I did.
• seabiscuit • war adimral • santa anita • pimlico • charles howard
Seabiscuit the Movie is just as good as Seabiscuit the book. Make that great! You'll enjoy the film whether ir not you read the book. View and enjoy like I did.
• seabiscuit • war adimral • santa anita • pimlico • charles howard
Smarty Jones - Yes!
It’s not just his record, but his style, that convinces me this horse will be tough to beat in the Belmont Stakes on June 5th.
• triple crown • preakness • belmont stakes • horse racing • smarty jones
It’s not just his record, but his style, that convinces me this horse will be tough to beat in the Belmont Stakes on June 5th.
• triple crown • preakness • belmont stakes • horse racing • smarty jones
"The Horse: A Collection of Essays on the Natural Horse"
Excerpts from Ms. Santagate's in-progress book called "The Natural Horse: A Collection of Equine Essays"
• natural • horse • collection • essays • ponies
Excerpts from Ms. Santagate's in-progress book called "The Natural Horse: A Collection of Equine Essays"
• natural • horse • collection • essays • ponies
1973 Preakness Time was Disputed
Although Secretariat won the 1973 Preakness in record time, his race's speed title was disputed because of a faulty clocking. Big Red lost that battle.
• 1973 preakness time disputed • secretariat's preakness • three triple crown speed records? • pimlico clocker • sham
Although Secretariat won the 1973 Preakness in record time, his race's speed title was disputed because of a faulty clocking. Big Red lost that battle.
• 1973 preakness time disputed • secretariat's preakness • three triple crown speed records? • pimlico clocker • sham
Secretariat's Belmont Run Historic
No other thoroughbred won the Belmont Stakes by as many lengths as did Secretariat. The hype at Churchill Downs' Kentucky Derby, and at Pimlico was not unwarranted.
• secretariat's belmont stakes • first triple crown winner since 1948 • 1973 male athlete of the year • thoroughbred horse racing history • churchill downs
No other thoroughbred won the Belmont Stakes by as many lengths as did Secretariat. The hype at Churchill Downs' Kentucky Derby, and at Pimlico was not unwarranted.
• secretariat's belmont stakes • first triple crown winner since 1948 • 1973 male athlete of the year • thoroughbred horse racing history • churchill downs
The 2005 Illinois Breeding Scene
Two of Illinois' top breeders discuss the current situation of racing and breeding in the Prairie State.
• harness racing • purses • illinois racing board • percentage • harness
Two of Illinois' top breeders discuss the current situation of racing and breeding in the Prairie State.
• harness racing • purses • illinois racing board • percentage • harness
The Triple Crown That Should Have Been
Winning the Triple Crown is no easy feat as the 28 year drought testifies but it seems a shame when a magnificent horse like Afleet Alex loses to a twist of fate.
• afleet alex • kentucky derby • belmont stakes • preakness • triple crown
Winning the Triple Crown is no easy feat as the 28 year drought testifies but it seems a shame when a magnificent horse like Afleet Alex loses to a twist of fate.
• afleet alex • kentucky derby • belmont stakes • preakness • triple crown
Understanding Racing Fractions
Today's thoroughbreds are bred more for speed than stamina. The 1-1/2 miles Belmont Stakes is a Triple Crown stopper for many speedy horses.
• thoroughbred fractions • twelve clip • a string of twelves • secretariat • kentucky derby
Today's thoroughbreds are bred more for speed than stamina. The 1-1/2 miles Belmont Stakes is a Triple Crown stopper for many speedy horses.
• thoroughbred fractions • twelve clip • a string of twelves • secretariat • kentucky derby
Visiting the Fabled King Ranch
One of the world's most famous ranches is open to guided bus tours seven days a week year round, and it's a memorable stop for travelers new to the state as well as native Texans.
• texas • king ranch • "giant • " captain richard king • ranching
One of the world's most famous ranches is open to guided bus tours seven days a week year round, and it's a memorable stop for travelers new to the state as well as native Texans.
• texas • king ranch • "giant • " captain richard king • ranching
El Gato Malo Grabs Lone Star
El Gato Malo, who had early Kentucky Derby backers, by-passed the Triple Crown races to grab stardom at Texas' Lone Star Park in the Lone Star Derby for trainer Dollase.
• el gato malo wins lone star derby • craig dollase trained el gato malo skipped triple • west point thoroughbreds • el gato malo races on dirt • rafael bejarano first ride el gato malo
El Gato Malo, who had early Kentucky Derby backers, by-passed the Triple Crown races to grab stardom at Texas' Lone Star Park in the Lone Star Derby for trainer Dollase.
• el gato malo wins lone star derby • craig dollase trained el gato malo skipped triple • west point thoroughbreds • el gato malo races on dirt • rafael bejarano first ride el gato malo
Fox Hill Online Women Set Eight Belles Petition
Fox Hill Farm, owner of deceased filly Eight Belles, made its website available to women supporting positive changes in horse racing. The Eight Belles bill resulted.
• eight belles bill • petition for safety study • petition honors eight belles • fox hill farm website creates safety bill • eight belles bill for safety
Fox Hill Farm, owner of deceased filly Eight Belles, made its website available to women supporting positive changes in horse racing. The Eight Belles bill resulted.
• eight belles bill • petition for safety study • petition honors eight belles • fox hill farm website creates safety bill • eight belles bill for safety