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Sun, 25 Dec 2011 14:30:08 GMT

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A. U. Miner DQ'd from Greenwood Cup Win

Thu, 13 Oct 2011 23:40:34 GMT

A.U. Miner, who earned a second automatic berth in the Breeders' Cup Marathon (gr. II) by virtue of winning the Greenwood Cup at Parx Racing, has been disqualified from the first-place purse earned in that July 16 victory.

Blog: Keystone Kops

Tue, 27 Sep 2011 20:47:13 GMT

Thoroughbred racehorses require some basic care -- food, water, a clean environment, regular exercise, and veterinary care.

Lyric of Light Rallies for Fillies' Mile Win

Fri, 23 Sep 2011 17:22:34 GMT

Lyric of Light reeled in a gallant Samitar in the final strides to capture the $234,000 Shadwell Fillies' Mile (Eng-I) by a short head at Newmarket Sept. 23.

Caleb's Posse Nails Uncle Mo in King's Bishop

Sat, 27 Aug 2011 22:09:23 GMT

Caleb's Posse came roaring down the lane and edged champion Uncle Mo by the narrowest of margins to win a thrilling edition of the $250,000 King's Bishop Stakes (gr. I) Aug. 27 at Saratoga.

'Aiken' for Thoroughbreds - By Adam Spradling

Thu, 16 Jun 2011 21:02:04 GMT

Corinne Ashton is a world class, four-star eventer and now Grand Prix dressage hopeful...and my first official riding lesson was with her. Hear about how she trains Thoroughbreds, whom a few are OTTB's

Four U.S. Horses Attract Attention in Dubai

Sat, 19 Mar 2011 22:32:28 GMT

Of all the 13 American-based horses that traveled to the $26-million Dubai World Cup program, Fly Down, Victor's Cry, Champ Pegasus and I Want Revenge are among those who are the most eye-catching.

Quarantine Lifted at Gulfstream

Thu, 27 Jan 2011 23:27:45 GMT

Gulfstream lifts quarantine after horse tests negative for EHV-1.

Pleasant Tap Dies

Mon, 11 Oct 2010 18:39:56 GMT

Champion racehorse and successful sire Pleasant Tap was euthanized Oct. 8 due to laminitis at William S. Farish's Lane's End Farm near Versailles, Ky.

Here Comes Ben Pulls Forego Upset

Sat, 04 Sep 2010 22:57:02 GMT

In a star-studded field that included some of the biggest name sprinters on the East Coast, it was little-known Here Comes Ben that came from off the pace to spring a 9-1 upset in the $250,000 Forego Stakes (gr. I) Sept. 4.

Breeder/Owner George Steinbrenner Dies

Tue, 13 Jul 2010 15:25:57 GMT

New York Yankees' owner George Steinbrenner, a major breeder/owner, died the morning of July 13 in Tampa following a heart attack.

Uptowncharlybrown Owners Appeal Belmont DQ

Thu, 24 Jun 2010 19:03:20 GMT

Fantasy Lane Stable has filed an appeal regarding the disqualification of Uptowncharlybrown.

Oak Tree Eyes Del Mar as Future Home

Thu, 24 Jun 2010 00:46:54 GMT

A day after the Oak Tree Racing Association received a one-year reprieve from its landlord at Santa Anita Park, its executive vice president said he's working on a long-term lease arrangement for the autumn meet at Del Mar.

NJ Breeders Simply Hoping Monmouth Plan Works

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 15:23:17 GMT

Thoroughbred breeders and owners in New Jersey hope a new summer format at Monmouth Park is successful, but they also are concerned about whether it will have a long-term positive effect.

Rolling Out a New Homepage

Mon, 04 Jan 2010 15:37:13 GMT

If you're reading this blog, then you've most likely been randomly selected to preview the new BloodHorse.com homepage.

Major Hurdle Coming Up For Kip Deville

Tue, 29 Dec 2009 16:36:00 GMT

Kip Deville, who has been battling laminitis at Rood and Riddle Equine Hospital near Lexington, will have to pass a critical stage in the next two weeks if he is to have much chance of surviving.

Feb. 1 Deadline to Make Attempt to Name Foals

Wed, 23 Dec 2009 18:55:32 GMT

The Jockey Club announced Dec. 23 that it has published on the registry's Web site a list of 40,263 names released from active use to aid owners and breeders make a a valid attempt to name foals of 2008 by Feb. 1.

Five Questions: Al Stall Jr.

Mon, 14 Dec 2009 20:56:26 GMT

We caught up with trainer Al Stall Jr. Dec. 14 as his last training set of the day went out and asked him five questions.

Prominent Sire El Prado Dead

Tue, 22 Sep 2009 18:04:51 GMT

Irish-bred El Prado, the horse that inspired Frank Stronach to get involved in the stallion business, died of an apparent heart attack in his paddock at Adena Springs near Paris, Ky. the morning of Sept. 21.

Major Sire Gone West Euthanized

Tue, 08 Sep 2009 17:01:43 GMT

Gone West, who carved out a successful branch of the Mr. Prospector sire line all his own as the sire of 98 stakes winners, was euthanized the night of Sept. 7 because of complications following colic surgery.

Icon Project Runs Smasher in Personal Ensign

Mon, 31 Aug 2009 01:37:53 GMT

Favored Icon Project, ridden by Julien Leparoux, demolished her rivals with a Rachel Alexandra-type performance Aug. 30 in the $400,000 Personal Ensign Stakes (gr. I) at Saratoga Race course.

Summer Bird Takes Flight in Travers Victory

Sat, 29 Aug 2009 22:03:48 GMT

Summer Bird continued his meteoric rise to the top of the nation's 3-year-old ranks, as he rolled through the slop for an easy 3 1/2-length score in the $1-million Shadwell Travers (gr. I) Aug. 29 at Saratoga.

Gulfstream Trying to Attract Rachel, Others

Tue, 11 Aug 2009 21:00:08 GMT

Gulfstream Park has waved the nomination fees for grade I winners Mine That Bird, Rachel Alexandra, Summer Bird, and Quality Road to next year's Donn Handicap.

Bullsbay Scores Huge Upset in Whitney

Sat, 08 Aug 2009 22:05:03 GMT

The longest shot in a field of six, 18-1 Bullsbay pulled a shocking upset in the $750,000 Whitney Handicap (gr. I) Aug. 8 at Saratoga, splitting horses on the turn and pulling away for a 1 1/2-length score under Jeremy Rose.

Gio Ponti Much the Best in Arlington Million

Sat, 08 Aug 2009 21:59:36 GMT

Castleton Lyons' Gio Ponti notched his fourth consecutive grade I victory Aug. 8 at Arlington Park, as he rolled to a 1 1/4-length win in the Arlington Million (gr. IT) under Ramon Dominguez.