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Fed Biz Dominates Santa Anita Allowance Field

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 00:28:34 GMT

Fed Biz, a colt with a building reputation despite a slight record, gave an indication as to why there's so much interest when he dominated four sophomore rivals in a one-mile allowance race at Santa Anita Feb. 9.

Grade I Winner Line of David Sires First Foal

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 22:07:31 GMT

Grade I winner Line of David sired his first reported foals when a colt and filly were born recently in Central Kentucky.

Ohio Derby Heads Thistledown Stakes Schedule

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 21:46:16 GMT

All 17 of the stakes presented by Thistledown last year will return for the 2012 meet including Ohio's only graded stakes, the Ohio Derby (gr. III).

Royal Delta, Consortium in South Fla. Drills

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 20:52:31 GMT

Champion Royal Delta works six furlongs in 1:16.30 Feb. 9 at Payson Park on her way toward the Dubai World Cup (UAE-I). At Palm Meadows, Godolphin's Consortium drills a half-mile in :50.90.

Mendip Shows Class in Maktoum Challenge Win

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 20:34:07 GMT

Mendip made a strong late rally to win the $250,000 Al Maktoum Challenge-Round 2 Sponsored by Dubal (UAE-II) at Meydan Racecourse Feb. 9.

Grade I Winner Marsh Side Sires First Foal

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 19:53:34 GMT

Marsh Side, a Canadian grade I winner, sired his first foal when the Compliance mare Kerry Offaly produced a colt Jan. 31.

Algorithms Commences Classic Calculation

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 18:18:18 GMT

MAHUBAH'S CORNER
In the Holy Bull, it was Starlight Racing's Algorithms, who captured his first stakes race and stamped himself as one to watch on the Triple Crown trail.

Downey Profile: Ever So Lucky's Mixed Signals

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 17:22:23 GMT

Most of the horses in the Grade II Hutcheson Stakes field have something in common. And then there's Ever So Lucky.

Capote's Promise to Aurora Farms in Kentucky

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 15:43:14 GMT

Stakes-placed Capote's Promise will stand in 2012 at Melody Adler's Aurora Farms near Shelbyville, Ky.

Heavenly Landing Tries for More in Suwannee

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 15:24:37 GMT

Heavenly Landing, a 19-1 upsetter in last month's Marshua's River (gr. IIIT), will try to keep her perfect turf record intact Feb. 11 when she goes in the $150,000 Suwannee River (gr. IIIT) at Gulfstream Park.

Jockey E. J. Perrodin Easing Into Retirement

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 02:20:55 GMT

There were a lot of high points along the way in the lengthy and distinguished riding career of Louisiana-born jockey Elvis (E. J.) Perrodin, but at 55 years of age, the popular reinsman decided to hang up his tack.

And They're Off: Where's Winter Edition

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 01:24:13 GMT

Steve and Lenny discuss the Full House among older horses, 3yos on the Derby Trail, and Luck. Plus, interviews with Jack Wolf, owner of Algorithms, and Paul Reddam, owner of I'll Have Another.

NH House Delays Action on Expanded Gambling

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 00:57:26 GMT

The New Hampshire House of Representatives delayed action Feb. 8 on a bill that would expand gambling and open the door for the return of live Thoroughbred racing.

Sanagas Runs for New Owners in San Marcos

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 00:44:36 GMT

Sanagas, a dominating 3 1/4-length winner of the Hollywood Turf Cup (gr. I) last November, returns to action for new connections in the $150,000 San Marcos Stakes (gr. IIT) Feb. 11 at Santa Anita.

WinStar StableMates Fantasy Derby to Open

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 23:31:18 GMT

Kenny Troutt's WinStar Farm will offer its Fantasy Derby contest. Fantasy Derby 2012 is free for racing fans, easy to play, and offers possible prizes.

Trickmeister Trying to Steal Donn Spotlight

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 22:31:39 GMT

Shackleford and Ruler On Ice might be the headliners for the $500,000 Donn Handicap (gr. I) Feb. 11 at Gulfstream, but the smart money could wind up landing on a pair of Rick Dutrow Jr. trainees--Trickmeister and Redeemed.

Animal Kingdom Breezes For Tampa Debut

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 22:20:01 GMT

Last year's Kentucky Derby winner is right on schedule for the Dubai World Cup.

Laurel Rider Delgado Suspended 30 Days

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 21:56:19 GMT

The Maryland Racing Commission suspended jockey Alberto Delgado 30 calendar days for his ride aboard My Sweet Nenana in a Feb. 1 race at Laurel Park.

El Caballo to Stand at Roger's Ranch

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 21:49:31 GMT

Graded stakes winner El Caballo will enter stud in 2012 at Roger and Julie Pelster's Roger's Ranch near Mead, Neb.

I'll Have Another: From Bargain to Contender

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 21:41:28 GMT

I'll Have Another didn't attract much attention as a sale horse, but he's making a big impact as a runner. The son of Flower Alley ranks among the top 3-year-olds on the Triple Crown trail.

Gulfstream Turf 'Cap to Test Silver Medallion

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 21:24:33 GMT

Silver Medallion has found a home on grass since arriving at Todd Pletcher's barn last fall, but he'll face the toughest test of his career in the $300,000 Gulfstream Park Turf Handicap (gr. I) Feb. 11.

Reckless Jerry on Target for Southwest

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 21:01:00 GMT

After a less-than-perfect trip in the Smarty Jones Stakes last month, Reckless Jerry looks as if he's on track to rebound in the $250,000 Southwest Stakes (gr. III) Feb. 20 at Oaklawn Park. He worked five furlongs Feb. 5.

Ever So Lucky Among Six Entered for Hutcheson

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 20:56:36 GMT

Everyone, including trainer Jonathan Sheppard, is waiting to see if the speedy Ever So Lucky belongs on the Triple Crown trail. The answer, hopefully, could come Feb. 11 in the Hutchson (gr. II) at Gulfstream.

Graded Winner Kiss the Kid Sires First Foals

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 20:49:34 GMT

Multiple graded stakes winner Kiss the Kid sired his first reported foals recently in Florida when a filly and colt were both born within a few days of one another at Hardacre Farm near Ocala.

OBS March Sale Has 362 Juveniles Cataloged

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 19:09:22 GMT

The Ocala Breeders' Sales Co. has cataloged 362 horses for its March select sale of 2-year-olds in training. The number is down 26.1% from last year's total of 490.