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May 12, 2016 11:30 AM
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The Board of Directors of LongRun Thoroughbred Retirement Society is very pleased to announce the acquisition of our own farm, thanks to a generous bequest from horse lover and owner, the late Lana Hershelle Sniderman, the ongoing support of Ontario's Thoroughbred racing community and continuing grants from the Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance and Thoroughbred Charities of …
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May 11, 2016 9:57 AM
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Laments the downfall of industry in Ontario
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May 10, 2016 10:04 AM
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May 8, 2016 11:29 AM
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Trainer Doug O'Neill caught an early flight back to Southern California the morning of May 8, but Reddam Racing's champion Nyquist is headed to the other coast following his May 7 Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (gr. I) victory.
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May 7, 2016 12:04 PM
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John Servis, who saddled Cathryn Sophia to win the May 6 Longines Kentucky Oaks (gr. I), said it's unbelievable that he could add the filly classic to the Kentucky Derby (gr. I) he captured with the popular Smarty Jones in 2004.
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May 6, 2016 10:41 AM
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The wait is almost over. We've gone from having almost no idea a few short months ago the contenders for this year's Kentucky Derby to knowing who will be in the gate. Now we just have a little over one day left. All this week, and throughout the Triple Crown races, we'll be seeing the important events …
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May 5, 2016 12:39 PM
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Little Silver Charm, the official “spokeshorse” at Old Friends, the not-for-profit Thoroughbred retirement facility in Georgetown, Ky., will make his debut as an author with the release of A Charmed Life (Old Friends Press). The 80-page, softcover book, penned with the assistance from former Boston Globe columnist Diane White, combines selected commentary from Little Silver Charm's …
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May 5, 2016 12:35 PM
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Dr. Keith Latson will be on hand to provide health reports regarding the athletes in the Kentucky Oaks and Derby races.
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May 4, 2016 9:37 AM
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New York Racing Association officials are considering installing a synthetic surface at Aqueduct. The Blood-Horse reports that NYRA president Chris Kay told the Financial Oversight Board that costs are still being negotiated regarding the installation. The new track is expected to cost between $9 million and $12 million. “We believe having a synthetic track at Aqueduct would be …
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April 26, 2016 9:50 AM
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The Breeders’ Cup announced April 25 that Churchill Downs will host the World Championships in 2018, with the two-day event taking place Nov. 2-3 and televised live by NBC Sports Group.
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April 21, 2016 12:43 PM
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Double Diamond Farm has donated a total of $20,000 and Glen Hill Farm and Payton Training Center have both committed $10,000 to the Grayson-Jockey Club Research Foundation's Ocala Initiative. The growing list of supporters also includes Ocala Breeders' Sales Co., the Florida Thoroughbred Breeders and Owners Association (FTBOA), and Ocala Stud. The Grayson-Jockey Club Research …
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April 21, 2016 12:39 PM
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On Friday, Keeneland will honor one of the largest contingents of Racing Hall of Fame jockeys ever assembled. Fans are invited to help celebrate these riding legends during a day filled with recognition, highlighted by an autograph signing from 2-3 p.m. on the North Terrace. Among the jockeys scheduled to appear are Keeneland's all-time leading …
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April 19, 2016 5:54 PM
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Monmouth will require documentation each shipping horse has been vaccinated, had temperatures taken prior to shipping, and that proper bio-security measures have been followed.
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May 11, 2016 10:21 AM
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Sunday at Santa Anita brought the calm after the storm and a reported 7,212 fans, which is too bad because there was Beholder making her first start of the season in the Adoration Stakes.
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May 10, 2016 10:12 AM
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It's on to the Preakness for Kentucky Derby winner Nyquist -- could there be back-to-back Triple Crown winners?
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May 9, 2016 7:09 PM
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Long before he made his fortune and twice won the Kentucky Derby, owner Paul Reddam hung out at his hometown track, Windsor Raceway, and owned standardbreds at Greenwood while studying at the University of Toronto. by Bob Duff ** Edited excerpts from a feature originally published in June 21, 2012 issue of The Canadian Sportsman. …
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May 8, 2016 11:28 AM
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Nyquist and jockey Mario Gutierrez win the 142nd Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs
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May 7, 2016 12:02 PM
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On April 29, both the Thoroughbred and sport horse industries came together to celebrate the opening of Phase One of New Vocations at Mereworth Farm. Over 600 guests toured the new facility, enjoyed a southern-style BBQ dinner and fantastic music from local band Frontier. Guests toasted the new Whirlwind Poppy barn donated by Elise Durbin …
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May 6, 2016 10:30 AM
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Good Luck and safe trip to all.
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May 5, 2016 12:38 PM
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When the stewards take their places on the seventh floor at Churchill Downs this Saturday, their goal will be to treat the day's races (including the one heading to the post just after 6 p.m.) just as they would an evening card at Turfway Park. “Going into the day, we strive to officiate it as …
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May 4, 2016 9:46 AM
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Dennis and Susan Albaugh announced that if their horse, Brody's Cause, wins the Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (gr. I) May 7 at Churchill Downs, he will donate his share of the purse to the Des Moines Area Community College Foundation.
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May 2, 2016 10:01 AM
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This week, follow our intrepid photographers as they cover the OTTB's that made it through the grueling Rolex Three-Day Event. Starting with the ceremony of the inspections and dressage, to the slog of the Cross Country, finally ending with sun drenched stadium jumping, 30 percent of the 2016 entries were Thoroughbreds. There were 90 horses and riders set …
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April 26, 2016 9:28 AM
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Champion racehorses Rachel Alexandra and Zenyatta, multiple Eclipse Award-winning jockey Ramon Dominguez and multiple Eclipse Award-winning trainer Steve Asmussen have been elected to the National Museum of Racing's Hall of Fame in the contemporary category. The electees will be inducted into the Hall of Fame on Friday, Aug. 12 at 10:30 a.m. at the Fasig-Tipton …
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April 21, 2016 12:42 PM
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After Keeneland's Blue Grass Stakes on April 9, horse racing fans ponied up nearly $26,000 for rare thoroughbred photos and artifacts, including pieces from the Tony Leonard Collection. A portion of the auction proceeds will benefit Old Friends, the Thoroughbred retirement facility based in Georgetown, KY. The auction, which was part of the 40th anniversary …
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April 21, 2016 12:37 PM
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It's always nice to find a group where you belong. For Thoroughbred people, the options might be slim in the show horse world, but in recent years they've grown significantly. The Thoroughbred Incentive Program and TAKE2 classes and awards have given owners of Thoroughbred show horses additional opportunities to compete, often in breed-restricted classes. Another …
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