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Downturn likely to spook buyers Sunday, January 4, 2009 @ 2:48PMTHE impact of the global financial crisis, about which champion US trainer Steve Asmussen is wary, should bite at the Magic Millions yearling sales on the Gold Cost this week. "Speaking about our stable, there are going to be cutbacks," Asmussen said.
Ready for some more Miss-chief Ready for some more Miss-chief Sunday, January 4, 2009 @ 2:48PMSAMANTHA MISS is close to returning to the trial track, with trainer Kris Lees set to confirm an autumn campaign that will culminate with a crack at the AJC Australian Oaks.
Sun, rail shift to avert MM quagmire Sunday, January 4, 2009 @ 2:48PMTHE Gold Coast surface for the Magic Millions on Saturday will be good despite recent rain, Gold Coast Turf Club racecourse manager Jeff Haynes says.
Trainer scores first win Sunday, January 4, 2009 @ 2:33PMGilgandra race track will always hold a special place in Mudgee trainer Brett Thompson’s life after he scored his first win as a trainer there on New Year’s Day.
CONCERTO BACK SOON - MEADE Sunday, January 4, 2009 @ 2:05PMNoel Meade reports Aran Concerto to be nearing a return to the racecourse as he recovers from a slight setback.
Brereton hit with $2000 fine for race clash with Dunn Saturday, January 3, 2009 @ 2:31PMRACING Victoria stewards yesterday fined jockey Danny Brereton $2000 after they alleged he attempted to strike fellow rider Dwayne Dunn moments after the finish of the New Gleam Handicap.
Stewards will be holding whip hand Saturday, January 3, 2009 @ 2:31PM"NOT acceptable," Racing NSW chief steward Ray Murrihy commented about the whip riding of apprentice Daniel Ganderton on Gold Water in the Hit It Benny Handicap at Royal Randwick yesterday.
Horse Racing: Huntingdon given a prestigious award Saturday, January 3, 2009 @ 1:43PMHuntingdon Racecourse has been given an award by spectators as it prepares for a new era in 2009 with a new grandstand due to open in the autumn. (03/01/2009)
Smith Welcomes Denman Possibilty Saturday, January 3, 2009 @ 1:09PMBHA chief handicapper Phil Smith is delighted Denman may run in the Grand National.
Jockey hit with $2000 penalty Saturday, January 3, 2009 @ 1:00PMDANNY Brereton was fined $2000 by Racing Victoria on a misconduct charge for attempting to strike Dwayne Dunn after a race at Caulfield.
Hail the Kiwi counterpoint Saturday, January 3, 2009 @ 11:57AMIT IS not historically true that Australia and New Zealand run on different political cycles, but for long periods we have had governments of differing stripes facing each other across the Tasman.
Hamilton turns racing world upside down with Formula One championship Saturday, January 3, 2009 @ 11:28AMThe dog days of winter are hard for everyone, but are especially tough for motorsports enthusiasts. And with the 2009 season already shaping up to be a very interesting one, spring can’t come soon enough. One intriguing twist is the effect that the world economy will have on motorsports. Audi is pulling out of ALMS competition, Honda is selling its Formula One team and several NASCAR teams will ...
Sunday Break to France Friday, January 2, 2009 @ 6:35PMSunday Break, a grade II winner by Forty Niner, will stand in 2009 at Haras de Grandcamp in France. The 10-year-old stallion formerly stood at John T.L. Jones III’s Walmac Farm near Lexington.
Clever Allemont En Route to Old Friends Friday, January 2, 2009 @ 6:34PMClever Allemont, a 27-year-old son of Clever Trick, is en route to his new home at Old Friends near Georgetown, Ky.
McLaughlin Watching Gayego For Godolphin Friday, January 2, 2009 @ 6:34PMKiaran McLaughlin has been training horses for the Maktoum family for 16 years, so when he was asked to “babysit” Arkansas Derby (gr. II) winner Gayego for a few weeks he had no problem at all.
Douglas Dispatch Friday, January 2, 2009 @ 5:49PMThe Arizona State Prison-Douglas has been a vital part of the community since 1983. It not only brought jobs to the community, but helped increase its workforce throng inmate labor and provide assistance for projects that would have never been completed without their help.
Overtime Friday, January 2, 2009 @ 5:11AMLaKeisha Bell scored a game-high 19 points and added 10 rebounds to lead Paine College to a 66-64 win over Miles College on Thursday.
Red Wings are great outdoors, win Classic at Wrigley Friday, January 2, 2009 @ 4:30AMStreaking Bruins down the Penguins and pass the Sharks for No. 1
Trainer Hoping For More Holiday Cheer Friday, January 2, 2009 @ 4:18AMJuvenile Lucky Elmo has been making headlines since he started racing and if successful at Randwick on Saturday he will add another interesting chapter to his brief career.
New York Unveils Steroid-Free Racing Friday, January 2, 2009 @ 3:33AMA new set of racing regulations banning the use of anabolic steroids went into effect Thursday at New York State?s racetracks, ending a decades-old practice.
Jeff Lloyd Clear To Ride At Randwick Monday, December 29, 2008 @ 6:03AMJeff Lloyd has officially been cleared to resume riding at Randwick this week. Concussed and hospitalised after a race fall in which Blake Shinn and Peter Robl were also injured, Lloyd said he would ride trackwork before making his return to racing on Thursday.
Oliver Chases Bagot Win On Eskimo Dan Monday, December 29, 2008 @ 5:48AMChampion jockey Damien Oliver will stick with Eclipse Stakes winner Eskimo Dan in a bid to win his first Listed Bagot Handicap at Flemington.
Paul E. Norman Monday, December 29, 2008 @ 5:19AMPaul E. Norman of Holbrook, a retired MBTA track laborer, died Tuesday at his home after a brief illness. He was 67. Born and raised in Boston, Mr. Norman was a resident...
Thoroughbreds have retirement home in Putnam County Monday, December 29, 2008 @ 4:45AMWhere once an old dilapidated barn stood there is now a picturesque stable housing retired Kentucky thoroughbred racehorses at the Putnamville Correctional Facility. A partnership between the...
CHIMES SEEKS HOME WIN Friday, December 26, 2008 @ 12:35PMHigh Chimes won at the Cheltenham Festival last season and holds solid claims to keep the Coral Welsh National prize in Wales. "I hope he is the perfect type for the race and this race has been at the back of my mind for some time with him," said Williams.
Nenuphar Leads National Challenge Friday, December 26, 2008 @ 12:09PMNenuphar Collonges leads the march for Coral Welsh National honours at Chepstow.
WAR TO WIN LEXUS BATTLE Friday, December 26, 2008 @ 12:05PMLatest horse racing news from sportinglife.com. Cards, tips, statistics, live commentaries & results. Full, free coverage of horseracing from a UK perspective.
Racing returns after holiday break Friday, December 26, 2008 @ 11:04AMHorseplayers from coast to coast will be raring to go today after racing was completely dark the past two days because of the holiday.
Remembering Upshaw, Haskins, McKay Friday, December 26, 2008 @ 10:52AMOne is remembered not so much for crushing blocks — although he made it to the Hall of Fame with plenty of those — than for the dense, exacting language of contracts that would leave NFL players richer than they ever hoped.
Second case of equine herpes found on Delaware farm Wednesday, December 24, 2008 @ 2:31PMA private veterinarian reported to State Veterinarian Dr. Heather Hirst Dec. 15 that a horse in her care, on a separate farm from where the original equine herpesvirus case occurred, had clinical signs consistent with the neurologic form of the disease.
Apache Cat primed to pounce on rivals in sprint Wednesday, December 24, 2008 @ 2:07PMCHAMPION Australian sprinter Apache Cat is poised to join the likes of former star Falvelon as a winner of the $HK12 million ($2.35m) Hong Kong Sprint at Sha Tin today.
FEHILY BLOW AS COLLARBONE CRACKED Wednesday, December 24, 2008 @ 1:35PMNoel Fehily faces at least a week on the sidelines after finding out he had cracked his collarbone in a fall at Fontwell.
South Africa: De Kock Can Look Back With Pride On Year That Made Him Wednesday, December 24, 2008 @ 7:20AMJohannesburg — IF THERE was a Nobel prize for horse racing, trainer Mike de Kock would surely be on the short list of possible winners. When he retires in some three decades time, he will look on 2008 as the year that cemented his reputation as an international trainer.
Test cricketer Ossie Dawson dies Wednesday, December 24, 2008 @ 6:04AMFormer South Africa Test cricketer Ossie Dawson has died.
Prosecutors seek seizure of cash, items in alleged gambling case Wednesday, December 24, 2008 @ 5:54AMIf a person is going to gamble, they probably should find a legal outlet for it.
Japanese actress sees future in Chinese-language cinema Wednesday, December 24, 2008 @ 5:32AMTAIPEI (AFP) - Japanese actress Chie Tanaka, who shot to fame in Taiwan after starring in the island's biggest-ever blockbuster, now says she is keen to make her name in Chinese-language cinema.
Deal to replace grandstand at SRW appears done Wednesday, December 24, 2008 @ 4:33AMSUMMERSIDE — It seems to be a done deal — Summerside Raceway will be getting a new grandstand for next year’s harness racing season.
WISE MEN FOLLOW THE STAR Tuesday, December 23, 2008 @ 3:34PMLatest horse racing news from sportinglife.com. Cards, tips, statistics, live commentaries & results. Full, free coverage of horseracing from a UK perspective.
Tidal 6/4 For Wetherby Feature Tuesday, December 23, 2008 @ 3:09PMThe sponsors have installed Tidal Bay as their 6/4 favourite for skybet.com Rowland Meyrick Chase
BALDING HOPEFUL OVER BRIAREUS Tuesday, December 23, 2008 @ 2:20PMAndrew Balding believes a liking for the track and the ground put Briareus in good stead ahead of the King George at Kempton.
Comptroller says NY official on payroll at 2 agencies improperly given retirement benefits Tuesday, December 23, 2008 @ 2:19PMA high-ranking state official who was listed as an employee of two New York agencies at once was improperly awarded state retirement benefits in
Soggy Saturday stings, but ’08 fair had its moments Sunday, December 21, 2008 @ 7:26PMRainy conditions on Saturday, Sept. 13, of the 152nd Vernon County Fair put a real damper on the fair’s festivities — and its finances.
Henderson holding all the aces Sunday, December 21, 2008 @ 7:04PMNicky Henderson has never had a stronger bunch of hurdlers in his yard in 30 years of training.
Top 20 Canadian moments of 2008 Sunday, December 21, 2008 @ 6:22PMNobody finishes second like Canadians finish second. If they gave out a gold medal for a second-place finish in 2008, Canada would probably have won, unless another country edged it out a few metres from the finish line.
Retired Trainer Maurice Zilber Dead Sunday, December 21, 2008 @ 6:04PMMaurice Zilber, who trained international great Dahlia, has died at age 88, according to the Racing Post . The Egyptian-born conditioner had battled cancer the last several years.
Pioneerof the Nile could lead Baffert toward Lexington trail Sunday, December 21, 2008 @ 6:03PMHORSE RACING: Trainer thinking Kentucky Derby for colt after triumph in CashCall Futurity.
Fatal Bullet sidelined by knee injury Sunday, December 21, 2008 @ 6:00PMReigning Canadian Horse of the Year Fatal Bullet is expected to be sidelined from racing for three months after bruising his right knee while preparing for a planned start in the $250,000 Malibu Stakes (G1) on December 26 at Santa Anita Park.
Country Club team prefers Slipper to Blue Diamond Saturday, December 20, 2008 @ 3:22PMDARLEY trainer Peter Snowden will resist the temptation to send promising filly Country Club to Melbourne for the Blue Diamond Stakes, despite the daughter of Lonhro impressing with a debut win at Randwick yesterday.
Christmas choices a century ago Saturday, December 20, 2008 @ 3:11PMBack in 1908 the citizens of Albert Lea and the rest of Freeborn County didn’t have televisions, radios, films with sound, or even battery-operated toys to enjoy during the Christmas season.
TV Guide Network Buyer Shapiro Still Shopping Saturday, December 20, 2008 @ 1:50PMMedia investor Allen Shapiro, after striking a $300 million deal to buy TV Guide Network, said he and his backers want to make more acquisitions in the programming space.