Paul Moran at the Races

Illness prompts Belmont barn quarantine

Paul Moran at the races — Sat, 06 Sep 2008 18:13:10 GMT

From NYRA Barn 38 at Belmont Park has been placed under quarantine after Smell My Carrots, a three-year-old New York bred maiden gelding, was euthanized on Saturday. The horse, found in his stall and unable to stand, auffered from fever, according to...(read more)

John A. Hettinger, 1933-2008

Paul Moran at the races — Sat, 06 Sep 2008 17:14:23 GMT

From NYRA Horse advocate John A. Hettinger, a member of the Board of Trustees of the New York Racing Association and Chairman Emeritus of the Grayson Jockey Club Research Foundation, died this morning at his Akindale Farm in Pawling, N.Y. after a lengthy...(read more)

The blush fades from the Saratoga rose

Paul Moran at the races — Sat, 06 Sep 2008 14:31:40 GMT

A meeting at Saratoga bookended by Commentator winning the Whitney Handicap a second time and Curlin taking the Woodward saw the six weeks unfold with a magnificent effort by the best mare in training, Ginger Punch, another by three-year-old Proud Spell...(read more)

Belmont Saturday: Hello Hanna, goodbye turf?

Paul Moran at the races — Fri, 05 Sep 2008 19:23:53 GMT

The Garden City, if weather forecasts are close to correct, is unlikely to be run on dirt despite its Grade I stature but if the race is indeed run on the lawn, there is a good bit of off-course form among these three-year-old fillies, none more than...(read more)

Weekend guest: Girlcott filly Friday

Paul Moran at the races — Fri, 05 Sep 2008 17:30:53 GMT

By Indulto As I try to find tote board value when two-year-olds test their breeding beyond sprint distances and three-year-olds take on their elders, I find it ironic that supposedly less-sound juveniles now have more opportunities to run beyond a mile;...(read more)

Curlin confirmed for Jockey Club Gold Cup

Paul Moran at the races — Thu, 04 Sep 2008 17:01:12 GMT

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)

Brown interview on slaughter issue

Paul Moran at the races — Thu, 04 Sep 2008 11:37:24 GMT

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

Paul Moran at the races — Wed, 03 Sep 2008 16:36:30 GMT

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)

Farewell ... See you next year

Paul Moran at the races — Mon, 01 Sep 2008 23:00:52 GMT

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)

Sunday notes / He's got that lovin' feeling

Paul Moran at the races — Sun, 31 Aug 2008 19:11:37 GMT

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)

Curlin-Big Brown still a possibility

Paul Moran at the races — Sun, 31 Aug 2008 15:52:15 GMT

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)

Munnings in Hopeful -- and it's free

Paul Moran at the races — Sun, 31 Aug 2008 15:49:41 GMT

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)

Durkin-owned pacer wins at the Spa

Paul Moran at the races — Sun, 31 Aug 2008 12:49:56 GMT

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)

Getaway-day ThoroFan forum

Paul Moran at the races — Sat, 30 Aug 2008 20:25:42 GMT

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)

Spinaway: Hungry for more

Paul Moran at the races — Sat, 30 Aug 2008 15:40:42 GMT

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)