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Fogelsonger Starts New Chapter in PA

Fri, 09 May 2008 12:15:00 GMT

Ryan Fogelsonger will attempt to add to his more than 1,800 career victories when he begins riding at Presque Isle Downs in Pennsylvania May 9, when the 100-day meet gets under way.

Lethal Heat Hopes to Burn Railbird Foes

Thu, 08 May 2008 23:09:31 GMT

Lethal Heat, unbeaten in three starts for trainer Barry Abrams, faces nine other 3-year-old fillies in the $100,000 Railbird Stakes (gr. III) on the Hollywood Park Cushion Track May 11.

Bold Ruler Field Strong, Well-Matched

Thu, 08 May 2008 21:40:14 GMT

Of the seven horses headed postward in the $100,000 Bold Ruler Handicap (gr. III) at Belmont Park May 10 - from the lightly-raced Lucky Island to the hard-knocking Callmetony - every one looks like a legitimate contender.

Monmouth Park Meet Opens With Red Cross

Thu, 08 May 2008 21:38:16 GMT

Kevin Sleeter will send out homebred Talkin About Love in the $70,000 Red Cross Stakes May 9, the opening day feature at Monmouth Park.

El Gato Malo Has Lone Star Derby Appeal

Thu, 08 May 2008 20:56:23 GMT

El Gato Malo, fifth as the favorite in the Santa Anita Derby (gr. I) last time out, takes on a dozen 3-year-old rivals in the $400,000 Lone Star Derby (gr. III) May 10 at the Grand Prairie, Texas, racetrack.

Dhanyata On Comeback Trail in Hendrie

Thu, 08 May 2008 20:07:09 GMT

Dhanyata, group I-placed in England two years ago, looks to return to form in her second start back from an extended layoff, as she takes on 10 rivals in the $150,000 Hendrie Stakes (Can-III) May 11 at Woodbine.

Zia Park Purses to Increase Almost 18%

Thu, 08 May 2008 17:43:53 GMT

Average daily purse distribution at Zia Park Racetrack will increase to more than $300,000, which should attract top racehorses from throughout the Midwest and western United States.

Bel Air Sizzle Back in Senorita Stakes

Thu, 08 May 2008 00:40:20 GMT

The last time Bel Air Sizzle was entered in a race, it was through error. Less than 72 hours after the 3-year-old filly scored a solid 2 3/4-length allowance win at Hollywood Park, she was placed in the April 27 Melair Stakes, where trainer Barry Abrams intended to enter another starter, Lethal Heat, instead.

Champs Elysees Tops 5-Horse Murray Field

Wed, 07 May 2008 22:05:41 GMT

Juddmonte Farms' Champs Elysees should attract the most attention in a five-horse field entered for the $250,000 Jim Murray Memorial Handicap on the Hollywood Park turf May 10. Trainer Bobby Frankel goes for his seventh win in the 14-year history of the grade II event.

LA 'Cap: Sailors Sunset Looks For Repeat

Wed, 07 May 2008 21:16:57 GMT

Eight older sprinters will try to knock off Everest Stables' homebred Sailors Sunset, who looks for the repeat in the $100,000 Los Angeles Handicap (gr. III) May 10 at Hollywood Park.

A.P. Magic Recovers from Injury

Wed, 07 May 2008 21:10:40 GMT

A.P. Magic, a $2.3 million graduate of the Keeneland September yearling sale, came back from an injury thought to be career-ending when he broke his maiden at Calder Race Course May 3.

Chelokee's Surgery Goes 'Very Well'

Wed, 07 May 2008 12:16:07 GMT

Chelokee, who dislocated his right front ankle May 2 at Churchill Downs, underwent surgery that "went very well" May 5 at Rood and Riddle Equine Hospital in Lexington, according to Dr. Larry Bramlage.

Presque Isle Ready for Second Season

Wed, 07 May 2008 12:14:45 GMT

Live Thoroughbred racing will return to the Erie, Pa., area May 9 when Presque Isle Downs commences its 2008 meet. Presque Isle's 100-day season will extend through Sept. 27, with a daily post time of 5:30 p.m. EDT.

Jockey Caught With Electrical Device

Tue, 06 May 2008 02:27:27 GMT

Jockey Glenn Murphy has been suspended 180 days and fined $2,500 for possession of an electrical device at Lone Star Park, according to the Star-Telegram.

Tough Tiz's Sis Shows Grit in Hawthorne

Mon, 05 May 2008 00:03:33 GMT

Tough Tiz's Sis loves Hollywood Park, synthetic tracks and the 1 1/16-mile distance. So Bob Baffert's 4-year-old filly had much in her favor when she won the $108,500 Hawthorne Handicap (gr. III).

Ness, Centeno Set Track Marks at Tampa

Mon, 05 May 2008 00:02:42 GMT

Trainer Jamie Ness and jockey Daniel Centeno set records for most victories in winning their respective titles at Tampa Bay Downs, which concluded its 82-day meet May 4.

Admire Jupiter Orbits Tenno Sho Spring

Sun, 04 May 2008 20:36:07 GMT

Admire Jupiter, one of four horses entered by owner Riichi Kondo, held off defending champion Meisho Samson by a head to win the US$2.4 million Tenno Sho (Spring) before 81,760 at Kyoto Racecourse May 4.

Natagora Nails One Thousand Guineas

Sun, 04 May 2008 18:31:41 GMT

Favored Natagora dictated the pace and then held off all challengers in spite of tiring in the final furlong to register a half-length victory in the stanjamesuk.com One Thousand Guineas (Eng-I) contested at Newmarket May 4.

Whyte Makes More History in Hong Kong

Sun, 04 May 2008 18:08:29 GMT

Jockey Douglas Whyte hit his anticipated 1,000 win milestone at whirlwind pace at Sha Tin yesterday, racking up a superb four-time and etching his name even more deeply into the annals of Hong Kong racing history.

Sebring Just Short of Third Group I

Sun, 04 May 2008 18:01:58 GMT

Well, he was just a half-inch shy of racing into Australian equine immortality, but the effort by Sebring for second in the mile group I Champagne Stakes at Royal Randwick May 3 was highly commendable.

El Roblar Cuts Inglewood Down to Size

Sun, 04 May 2008 00:17:16 GMT

Favored El Roblar, making just his second start following a layoff of 10 months for trainer Richard Mandella,held off all challengers to win the $109,500 Inglewood Handicap (gr. IIIT) on the Hollywood Park turf.

Zaftig Collars Choice in Nassau County

Sat, 03 May 2008 23:22:02 GMT

Zaftig took full advantage of a nice set-up and overtook odds-on favorite Carolyn's Cat in the lane en route to a 5 1/4- length victory in the $208,400 Nassau County (gr. III) at Belmont Park May 3.

Ohio Champs Dead-Heat in Beulah Stakes

Sat, 03 May 2008 22:08:44 GMT

Two 2007 Ohio champions finished in a dead heat for win in the $50,000 Babst/Palacios Memorial Stakes May 3, closing day of the Beulah Park winter/spring meet.

Einstein Proves Smart Choice in Woodford

Sat, 03 May 2008 21:18:15 GMT

The Helen Pitts-trained Einstein went to the head of the class in the Woodford Reserve Turf Classic (gr. IT), one race before the Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (gr. I) May 3 at Churchill Downs.

Intangaroo Wins Humana Distaff Thriller

Sat, 03 May 2008 20:38:02 GMT

Intangaroo came roaring down the stretch to overtake Baroness Thatcher and Hystericalady at the wire to win a photo-finish thriller in the $300,000 Humana Distaff (gr. I) at Churchill Downs May 3.