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Calder Announces 'Summit' Nominations

Fri, 04 Jul 2008 00:55:26 GMT

Sixty-three horses, including IEAH Stable's Benny the Bull, have been nominated.

Gottcha Gold Defends Salvator Mile Title

Thu, 03 Jul 2008 23:54:13 GMT

Gottcha Gold, second in the Pimlico Special (gr. I) last time out, defends his Salvator Mile Handicap (gr. III) win of 2007 against five rivals at Monmouth Park July 5.

Hartmann Has Surprise Element in U.N.

Thu, 03 Jul 2008 23:01:28 GMT

Trainer Bobby Frankel has the class edge with Southern California invaders Champs Elysees and Sudan, but local hope Presious Passion has the element of surprise in his favor in the $750,000 United Nations Stakes at Monmouth Park July 5.

Groups Say Ellis Park Closure a Symptom

Thu, 03 Jul 2008 21:06:28 GMT

The TRA and KEEP have weighed in on the announced closure of Ellis Park in western Kentucky. They blame lack of a long-term, industry strategy on advance deposit wagering, and inability to compete with other states, respectively.

Kentucky Racing Panel Reorganized Again

Thu, 03 Jul 2008 21:05:57 GMT

Democratic Kentucky Gov. Steve Beshear signed an executive order July 3 reorganizing and renaming the Kentucky Horse Racing Authority, which is now the Kentucky Horse Racing Commission.

Indian Blessing Cuts Back For Prioress

Thu, 03 Jul 2008 20:42:25 GMT

Bob Baffert offered no excuses for his prized filly Indian Blessing during her last two races, the only two losses of her career. In fact, Baffert says those two setbacks should only help the daughter of Indian Charlie going forward. Her next test is the $250,000 Prioress Stakes (gr. I) July 5 at Belmont.

Sarafan Featured in Upcoming TV Drama

Thu, 03 Jul 2008 20:41:58 GMT

Del Mar fans became used to seeing multi-millionaire Sarafan from 2001 to 2005. This summer they and the rest of the country can see the gelding on television in the new series, "The Cleaner" on the A&E network.

Court: FL Governor Exceeded Authority

Thu, 03 Jul 2008 19:40:08 GMT

The Supreme Court of Florida ruled July 3 that Gov. Charlie Crist exceeded his authority last November when he signed a compact that has permitted the Seminole Tribe of Florida to have Class III Las Vegas-style slot machines, blackjack, and baccarat.

Mistrial Declared in Fen-Phen Case

Thu, 03 Jul 2008 19:04:20 GMT

A judge declared a mistrial Thursday in the case of two lawyers charged with defrauding clients of $65 million in a diet-drug settlement after jurors said they could not reach a verdict.

Tandy Seeks Reversal of Transfer Order

Thu, 03 Jul 2008 19:00:49 GMT

The minority ownership entity of 2007 Horse of the Year Curlin has taken issue with a recent judge's order transferring its management to a court-appointed receiver, saying it would ask for the action to be reconsidered and set aside.

'Doldrums' Sharp for Presque Isle Mile

Thu, 03 Jul 2008 18:33:00 GMT

Summer Doldrums has one prior career start at Presque Isle Downs, and it resulted in a 12-length victory in a one-mile allowance test June 8. If he's as sharp now as he was 3 1/2 weeks ago, he'll be a major force in the $175,000 Presque Isle Mile July 4 at the Pennsylvania racetrack.

Ten Juveniles Look for First Big Score

Thu, 03 Jul 2008 18:27:17 GMT

The July 5 Hollywood Juvenile Championship Stakes (gr. III) at Hollywood Park is shaping up as a wide-open race, as 10 California-based 2-year-olds are all traveling six furlongs for the first time and looking for the first major victory of their careers.

Asmussen Has Top Two in Bashford Manor

Thu, 03 Jul 2008 17:22:56 GMT

Steve Asmussen has an excellent chance to capture the Bashford Manor Stakes (gr. III) for the third time in his career, as the leading training sends out the top two choices in the $150,000-added event July 5 at Churchill Downs.

PNGI Terminates Merger Agreement

Thu, 03 Jul 2008 17:06:30 GMT

Penn National Gaming Inc. has entered into an agreement with PNG Acquisition Co., an entity indirectly owned by certain funds managed by affiliates of Fortress Investment Group LLC and Centerbridge Partners, L.P., to terminate the proposed merger agreement whereby PNGI was to be acquired by PNG Acquisition Co. for $67 per share.

Taking Stock of the Yearling Sales

Thu, 03 Jul 2008 16:13:33 GMT

More than half the time, trends in the yearling market and the stock market are the same.

Bold Place in History

Thu, 03 Jul 2008 16:04:12 GMT

When it comes to identifying the great Irish stallion Sadler's Wells, it's easy to remember that his sire is the legendary Northern Dancer. But when it comes to naming Sadler's Wells' broodmare sire, it's not that easy for some.

Parties at Odds Over Ellis Park Closure

Thu, 03 Jul 2008 15:53:04 GMT

The owner of Ellis Park in western Kentucky said he will close the facility, where the summer race meet was to begin July 4, citing a court ruling in a dispute with horsemen.

If Ellis Is Done, What About the Dates?

Thu, 03 Jul 2008 15:52:28 GMT

Ellis Park's owner said the western Kentucky racetrack won't hold its meet this summer, though horsemen want the Kentucky Horse Racing Authority to intervene. Could another track get the dates?

American Oaks Has International Flavor

Thu, 03 Jul 2008 14:28:55 GMT

Carribean Sunset, a multiple group III winner in Ireland, leads a four-horse European contingent in a field of 12 3-year-old fillies contesting the $750,000 American Oaks Invitational Stakes (gr. IT) at Hollywood Park July 5.

All Signs Point to Zenyatta in Vanity

Thu, 03 Jul 2008 02:05:33 GMT

The strapping filly Zenyatta, unbeaten and barely challenged in five starts for trainer John Shirreffs, is the clear standout as the 124-pound topweight in the $300,000 Vanity Handicap (gr. I) at Hollywood Park July 5.

Four Not Re-Elected to Cup Board

Thu, 03 Jul 2008 02:04:39 GMT

Four incumbents, including vice chairman Robert Clay, weren't re-elected to the Breeders' Cup's board of members and trustees.

Triple Bend Will Be Test of Class

Thu, 03 Jul 2008 00:53:40 GMT

Hoping to earn a place among the nation's elite sprinters, the seven runners lining up for the $300,000 Triple Bend Handicap (gr. I) will all have something to prove at Hollywood Park on July 5.

Judge Gives Fen-Phen Jury One More Day

Thu, 03 Jul 2008 00:37:23 GMT

A federal judge said July 2 a jury could have one more day to try to reach a verdict before considering a mistrial in the case of two lawyers charged with defrauding their clients out of $65 million in a diet-drug settlement.

Lady of Venice Seeks Revenge in CashCall

Wed, 02 Jul 2008 23:18:11 GMT

Defending CashCall Mile (gr. IIT) winner Lady of Venice will be out for revenge when she takes on Ventura in the $750,000 event for fillies and mares at Hollywood Park July 5.

Curlin's Minority Interest Transferred

Wed, 02 Jul 2008 23:05:11 GMT

Management of the minority interest in reigning Horse of the Year Curlin and other horses has been transferred to the control of a court-appointed receiver, a move which majority owner Stonestreet Stables says clears the way for the champion horse to race at any venue.