Blood-Horse Racing News

Bourbon Bay One to Beat in San Luis Rey 'Cap

2010-03-17T22:23:40Z

Bourbon Bay, who shot to the top of the Southern California turf marathon division one month ago, figures to be a strong choice in the $150,000 San Luis Rey Handicap (gr. IIT) on the Santa Anita grass March 20. Read More......(read more)

D'Funnybone Looks Strong in Swale

2010-03-17T20:25:39Z

Paul Pompa Jr.'s D'Funnybone handled a field of 3-year-olds at the same distance and over the same Gulfstream Park strip last month in his season debut, and now the colt is favored to do the same in the $150,000 Swale Stakes Read More......(read more)

Christine Daae Gets Tested in Bonnie Miss

2010-03-17T19:42:22Z

Christine Daae will try to prove she is worthy of the lofty expectations when she faces a solid field of " that includes graded stakes winners Amen Hallelujah and Devil May Care in the $200,000 Bonnie Miss Stakes Read More......(read more)

Mr. Fantasy Ready For Action

2010-03-17T19:04:28Z

Mr. Fantasy, winner of last year's Withers Stakes (gr. III), makes his comeback after a nearly 11-month layoff March 18 in an optional claimer at Gulfstream Park. Read More......(read more)

HRTV To Be On-Site at Florida Derby

2010-03-17T14:57:59Z

HRTV hosts to provide extensive pre-race coverage of the Florida Derby. HRTV's "Pursuit of the Crown" program will also be aired from Gulfstream the following day. Read More......(read more)

Keeneland to Host Welfare and Safety Summit

2010-03-17T13:46:55Z

The third Welfare and Safety of the Racehorse Summit is set for June 28 and 29. Previous summits have helped launch initiatives like the Equine Injury Database and the Racing Surfaces Testing Laboratory. Read More......(read more)

Florida Derby Coverage on Radio Network

2010-03-17T13:00:19Z

The Florida Derby (gr. I) and two other graded stakes at Gulfstream Park on March 20 will be aired live by the Horse Racing Radio Network. Read More......(read more)

Van Berg to Race at Thistledown

2010-03-16T20:17:42Z

Van Berg, the trainer of 1988 horse of the year Alysheba and the second winningest trainer in history, will train for owner Steve Belford. Read More......(read more)

Three-Legged Horse an Inspiration to Many

2010-03-16T18:47:24Z

The fall and rise of Molly, a 15-year-old Appaloosa rescued not once but twice by Kaye Harris, is a heartwarming tale of courage and persistence in the aftrmath of Hurricane Katrina. Read More......(read more)

Pimlico Special Bagged Second Year in Row

2010-03-16T17:29:04Z

The on-again-off-again Pimlico Special (gr. I) is off again for this year, according to a stakes schedule released by the Maryland Jockey Club March 16. Read More......(read more)

Full Field Expected For Dubai World Cup

2010-03-16T17:08:18Z

It looks as though a full field of 14 runners will contest the $10 million Dubai World Cup (UAE-I)--the world's richest horse race--March 27 at Meydan Racecourse. Read More......(read more)

Dogwood Dominates Aiken Trials

2010-03-15T20:14:42Z

Cot Campbell's Dogwood Stable was dominant in the 68th Aiken Trials, winning or placing with all seven of their entrants. Read More......(read more)

New Era in New Jersey Racing Begins May 22

2010-03-15T19:49:32Z

The radically altered new format for New Jersey racing will kick off May 22 with the 50-day race meet at Monmouth Park, it was announced March 15. Read More......(read more)

Lookin At Lucky, Zenyatta Top NTRA Polls

2010-03-15T18:36:56Z

Following a "March Madness" style weekend on the track there was plenty of movement in this week's NTRA Thoroughbred Polls released the afternoon of March 15. Read More......(read more)

Nine U.S. Horses Probable for Dubai World Cup

2010-03-15T18:05:41Z

Four U.S. horses, including dual champion Gio Ponti, are among the 14 horses likely to contest the $10 million Dubai World Cup (UAE-I) at Meydan Racecourse on March 27. Read More......(read more)