Paul Moran at the Races

Curlin confirmed for Jockey Club Gold Cup

2008-09-04T17:01:12Z

Stonestreet Farms announced on Thursday that the next start for Curlin, 2007 Horse of the Year, will be the Jockey Club Gold Cup on Saturday, September 27, 2008 at Belmont Park in New York City. “The Jockey Club Gold Cup was selected for Curlin in order Read More......(read more)

Brown interview on slaughter issue

2008-09-04T11:37:24Z

Horse rescue advocate Alex Brown's interviewed on a Canadian radio talk show is more than worth the time it takes to listen. Read More......(read more)

A call to arms in Michigan

2008-09-03T16:36:30Z

To: All who respect and care about the welfare of racehorses From: Jo Anne Normile, CANTER founder Your immediate help is needed for Michigan's Thoroughbred racehorses! SHAMEFUL: After doing so for 11 years, in 2008, the Michigan Racing Commission Read More......(read more)

Farewell ... See you next year

2008-09-01T23:00:52Z

Saratoga Springs, New York Regardless of what has transpired during the last six weeks, there is always a touch of melancholy on the last day of this meeting. The lemon has been more than squeezed dry this year. The lemon is dehydrated by long days on Read More......(read more)

Sunday notes / He's got that lovin' feeling

2008-08-31T19:11:37Z

From NYRA It was a mellow Sunday morning at trainer Steve Asmussen’s barn at Saratoga Race Course following champion Curlin’s 1 ¼-length victory over Past the Point in the 55th running of the Grade 1 Woodward Stakes on Saturday afternoon. Barbara Banke Read More......(read more)

Curlin-Big Brown still a possibility

2008-08-31T15:52:15Z

Saratoga Springs, New York The Woodward may not have been a thing of beauty, but Curlin has now won six straight races on dirt, all but 0one Grade 1, and is Grade 1 placed on turf. If he finishes fourth in his next start, he will become the all-time leading Read More......(read more)

Munnings in Hopeful -- and it's free

2008-08-31T15:49:41Z

By Tony Podlaski /NYRA Trainer Eoin Harty is looking to cap off an exciting six weeks at Saratoga Race Course on Monday when Darley Stable’s high-priced Desert Party faces Michael Tabor’s costly colt Munnings in the 104th running of the Grade 1, $250 Read More......(read more)

Durkin-owned pacer wins at the Spa

2008-08-31T12:49:56Z

Special to At the Races My T Bunny, owned by NYRA track announcer Tom Durkin put in a powerful performance in winning the 5th race at Saratoga Raceway. Discounting his reputation as a "trip" horse, My T Bunny was sent to the lead approaching Read More......(read more)

Getaway-day ThoroFan forum

2008-08-30T20:25:42Z

A unique 45-minute introduction to the world of thoroughbred racing will be offered-up on Monday at 11 a.m. by veteran radio broadcaster Pete “The Voice” Kules at the Saratoga Carousel Teletheater. The presentation marks the season’s final ThoroFan Forum Read More......(read more)

Spinaway: Hungry for more

2008-08-30T15:40:42Z

By Francis La Belle Jr. / NYRA The problem with winning, especially at Saratoga Race Course, is that it makes you hungry for more. It’s the best track in the world, and if you can beat the best, well, it lifts you pretty high as well. Sunday afternoon Read More......(read more)

Can Curlin be upset?

2008-08-29T18:46:36Z

Saratoga Springs, New York Can Curlin be beaten in Saturday’s Woodward Stakes? Certainly. This is Saratoga, “Graveyard of Champions.” By which horse? It is reasonable to dismiss Loose Leaf, despite having won twice at Saratoga, Past the Point, who is Read More......(read more)

So long, Benny; Hello, Lucky Island

2008-08-29T15:21:24Z

By Francis La Belle Jr. / NYRA Saturday’s 29th running of the Grade 1, $250,000 Forego was to have been a battle royal between Benny the Bull and Lucky Island, who would have put their respective five- and four-race win streaks on the line in this seven Read More......(read more)

MSG to broadcast Woodward live

2008-08-28T17:32:16Z

Edited press release The Madison Square Garden Network will telecast the Woodward Stakes live from Saratoga Race Course on Saturday at 5:30 p.m. This year’s $500,000 Woodward Stakes takes on added significance with the entry of Curlin, the top thoroughbred Read More......(read more)

A note to Michael Iavarone

2008-08-27T22:02:51Z

Michael: Sorry to hear that Benny the Bull was retired on Wednesday. He was fun to watch. Closing sprinters are always fun to watch. But this is not a condolence note. You’ve made a good deal of money with Benny and there’s more out there. Bone chips Read More......(read more)

There goes a couple of feet

2008-08-27T17:02:50Z

Saratoga Springs, New York Racing would be an industry led by sharpshooters if only its foot were the target. In Saratoga on Wednesday morning, the New York Racing Association awaits charges from the State Department of Labor alleging widespread abuse Read More......(read more)