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Horse hoisted from Brevard County pool Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 11:52PMCrews arrived to find a horse standing waist-deep in the pool of a Melbourne home, officials said. A horse that went for an unintended dip in a Melbourne pool was safe and dry Tuesday evening after an inventive rescue by Brevard County firefighters, officials said.
Del Mar: Fillies bring Puype into spotlight Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 1:19PMFor the first time in his training career, Mike Puype has more than 60 horses in his care, including a team of 30 that will race at Del Mar this summer. It is a group that could provide Puype with a more visible role nationwide in coming weeks.
Horsemen's meet opens Thursday Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 7:17PMThe annual Horsemen's Park live racing festival will begin Thursday and run through Sunday. The four-day event will consist of 19 races — four on Thursday and five on the other three days. Post time Thursday and Friday is 6...
Iroquois takes ‘Time to Celebrate’ Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 10:05AMIROQUOIS — Marge Blue of Iroquois was named Volunteer of the Year at the end of the Sports Day parade Saturday. The organization of the year was the American Legion Post No. 280. Deb Jennings, Legion commander, accepted the award.
Calvin Borel rides again to victory at Ellis Park Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 6:45PMIt wasn't exactly Mine That Bird in the Kentucky Derby, but Ellis Park fans got a view of Calvin Borel's riding style in the third race on Sunday.
Charleston horse inducted into hall of fame after 23 years of competing Saturday, July 16, 2011 @ 7:03PMCHARLESTON, W.Va. -- Dawna Nelson has been riding horses competitively for 45 years, but one horse has always been different from the rest. "Ive had a lot of great horses, but Rustys the best. Weve been a one-rider, one-horse team forever," ...
A man for all seasons set to take over the reins at NSW Saturday, July 16, 2011 @ 10:49AMA ''job trainer'' is how Alan Bell, now Racing NSW chairman, would have been described in Britain.
Community calendar Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 3:35PMAdult Basketball, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Sundays & Wednesdays through Aug. 7, Coupeville High School gym, 501 S Main St. Ages 16+. Cost: $30. RSVP: sarah3-02@yahoo.com; swparks.org.
Bejarano, Rosario battle for California riding supremacy Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 12:04PMJust about everything anyone needs to know about the contours of the jockey landscape in Southern California was distilled in the running of this year’s Gamely Handicap at Hollywood Park on Memorial Day.
Wanted: Our next superstar Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 9:00AMIF weight-for-age racing over the classic distances is an accepted measure of equine quality, then try answering these questions.
Star Billing against Nereid in American Oaks Wednesday, July 13, 2011 @ 11:08PMTrainer John Shirreffs has a deep team of 3-year-old turf fillies this summer in the stakes winner Star Billing and the improving Nereid.
Star Billing to take on Nereid in American Oaks Wednesday, July 13, 2011 @ 11:08PMTrainer John Shirreffs has a deep team of 3-year-old turf fillies this summer in the stakes winner Star Billing and the improving Nereid.
Banned is early betting favorite for Virginia Derby Wednesday, July 13, 2011 @ 11:00PMSeven years ago, Kitten's Joy pulled away in the final sixteenth of a mile and won the 2004 Virginia Derby by almost three lengths.
Louis B. Colby, at 90, of Newburyport, veteran Tuesday, July 12, 2011 @ 11:15PMLouis B. Colby of Newburyport, a WW II Army veteran and retired salesman for Standard Brands, died Sunday in Country...
Churchill Downs “Downs After Dark” is a new experience for race fans [Sports] Monday, July 11, 2011 @ 8:59AMby Jessie Oswald Churchill Downs' spring meet has ended, but fond memories linger of Downs After Dark. Churchill Downs’ “Downs After Dark” is designed to incorporate nightlife, racing and dancing as evening falls upon the historic Twin Spires. Attendance for night racing events has averaged 27,898. That is compared to an average attendance of 7,500 for a typical Friday afternoon program. The ...
A grand closing act Monday, July 11, 2011 @ 4:13AMGRANTS PASS — As the curtain fell on the nine-day racing season at Grants Pass Downs on Sunday, Cal Hewes' long, successful career in the sport also came to a close.
Jockey Jon Court continues winning at Ellis Park Saturday, July 9, 2011 @ 6:33PMJon Court was happy to be back at Ellis Park on Sunday, and why not after the track's six-time leading rider won four races in six attempts.
Ruidoso: Mighty B Valiant top Rainbow Futurity qualifier Saturday, July 9, 2011 @ 10:35AMMighty B Valiant not only emerged as the fastest qualifier for the Grade 1, $700,000 Rainbow Futurity for Quarter Horses during 22 trials Friday at Ruidoso Downs, but he also was one of three horses to make the July 24 finale for owners Terry Bell and Bud Hill and trainer Raymond Vargas.
Excitement of summer just starting Wednesday, July 6, 2011 @ 12:35PMAs the excitement of the holiday fades, along with the smell of festive gunpowder, there are more than a couple reasons to keep the celebrations going.
Del Mar: Trainer looks forward to return to ‘favorite’ track Wednesday, July 6, 2011 @ 11:53AMTrainer Jenine Sahadi looks forward to bringing her stable to Del Mar every summer. She will be bringing 14 horses this year and enjoys spending time at her home in Del Mar.
Round Rock's Fourth of July a colorful mishmash of Americana Tuesday, July 5, 2011 @ 12:27AMRound Rock's Fourth of July a colorful mishmash of Americana
Long-time friends set to become race track rivals Saturday, July 2, 2011 @ 9:53PMWhen Del Cato heard that his first horse was entered in a race on Sunday, he had two sets of phone calls to make.
Churchill Downs: General Quarters back on turf for Firecracker Handicap Saturday, July 2, 2011 @ 2:49PMLOUISVILLE, Ky. – Few Kentucky Derby stories have been more compelling in recent years than the one involving General Quarters, but the sequels haven’t been bad, either. Owned and trained by retired high school principal Tom McCarthy, the 5-year-old horse stands a chance to tack on another remarkable tale Sunday when going postward as the 119-pound highweight in the Grade 2, $175,000 Firecracker ...
Female drivers making great strides Saturday, July 2, 2011 @ 7:33AMGOSHEN — Harness Racing has long been a good old boys' club. The business is dominated by men, who grab all the headlines and the glory. But behind the scenes is where women have made their mark and earned their success.
Ryan enjoying his time in the sun Friday, July 1, 2011 @ 9:00AMGERALD Ryan is one trainer who wishes the Queensland winter carnival never ends.
Woodbine: Niigon's Touch tests deeper water in Bison City Stakes Thursday, June 30, 2011 @ 12:19PMETOBICOKE, Ontario – Is Niigon’s Touch ready for the bright lights of the Bison City? The Bison City, of course, is Buffalo and the stakes of that name was more logically situated at Fort Erie, where it was run from 1954 through 1976 and from 1980 through 2006.
Q&A: Donna Brothers Thursday, June 30, 2011 @ 10:49AMKnown for her work as a horse-backing reporter on the NBC Sports broadcasts of the Triple Crown and other big races, Brothers, 45, also had a 12-year career as a jockey, winning 1,130 races before retiring in 1998.
No horsing around on this farm Wednesday, June 29, 2011 @ 1:46PMMegan Abraham Community Press Marmora — When horses retire from the racing scene, Marmora becomes their sanctuary. At DW Stables, a 70-acre farm just outside of Marmora, horses spend their days grazing, playing and running all they want.[...]
With Nationals, Davey Johnson ready to win again Tuesday, June 28, 2011 @ 12:43AMDavey Johnson hasn't always gotten along with his superiors. Scott Miller says a big reason why Johnson is back managing in the majors is because he enjoys working with Washington's front office.
Woodbine: Carroll savors second Plate victory Monday, June 27, 2011 @ 1:34PMETOBICOKE, Ontario – Is the second time just as sweet? Josie Carroll had her first Queen’s Plate winner in 2006 when Edenwold, a colt owned by Albertans Jim and Alice Sapara, turned the trick at 16-1.
UPI Thoroughbred Racing Roundup Monday, June 27, 2011 @ 5:33AMBy ROBERT KIECKHEFER UPI Racing Writer Wrap-up of thoroughbred stakes action.
24 hours: Stephanie Payne Sunday, June 26, 2011 @ 9:54PMSouth Canterbury's last professional jockey Stephanie Payne has swapped the saddle for the starter's ladder. The 39-year-old spoke to sports reporter Jacob Page about learning to lose and being on a pedestal for some of the calmest moments in racing – the seconds before she presses the "go" button to send the field away.
Mark Gerard, 76, Veterinarian at Center of a Horse Race Fraud Sunday, June 26, 2011 @ 7:29PMDr. Gerard cared for champions like Kelso and Secretariat but imported a horse than ran as a ringer who won at odds of 57 to 1.
Rout at Rosehill extends Rawiller's horror stretch Sunday, June 26, 2011 @ 9:20AMThe shocker on hot favourite Scarf topped off a week to forget for leading Sydney jockey Nash Rawiller. Scarf was trapped wide and, while Rawiller was riding to instructions to get cover from an awkward barrier, it wasn't the calibre of performance expected from a jockey mentioned in the same category as Darren Beadman and Mick Dittman. Rawiller had wiped out with the other five Rosehill ...
Ignored no more: Champion Noor planned to be exhumed, moved to Kentucky (Video) Sunday, June 26, 2011 @ 5:11AMNoor trainer Burley Parke was known for having a special bond with his horse, according to sportswriters of the time. Parke told the San Francisco Examiner in 1950, “I don't permit any person in my employ to speak harshly to Noor or to snap commands at him,” Parke said.
Too soon to tell Sunday, June 26, 2011 @ 4:42AMThe American punditocracy (and, perhaps more importantly, Las Vegas oddsmakers) currently cite Barack Obama as their odds-on favorite to win next year's presidential election. Some even predict a landslide.
Pulitzer Prize-winning editor F. Gil Spencer III dies at 85 Saturday, June 25, 2011 @ 5:00AMF. Gilman “Gil” Spencer III, who started his newspaper career in Delaware County and put Trenton and The Trentonian on the map in 1974 by winning a Pulitzer Prize for writing a series of articles that exposed government corruption in New Jersey and led to federal prosecution of a number of officials, died yesterday. He was 85.
Payne pilots Yosei to Tattersall's Tiara Saturday, June 25, 2011 @ 4:22AMTHE old firm of Yosei and jockey Michelle Payne continued their amazing comebacks to claim the season's final Group I, the Tattersall's Tiara.
Trentonian Pulitzer Prize winner Gil Spencer dies at 85 Friday, June 24, 2011 @ 3:01PMFrederick Gilman “Gil” Spencer III, who put Trenton and The Trentonian on the map in 1974 by winning a Pulitzer Prize for writing a series of articles that exposed government corruption in New Jersey and led to federal prosecution of a number of officials, died yesterday. He was 85.
Dead Flemington track against Riceman Thursday, June 23, 2011 @ 5:14AMMt Gambier trainer Dean Saxon says he is disappointed the track has come up only dead for superior wet tracker Riceman in Saturday's $100,000 David Bourke Provincial Plate at Flemington.
Queen's Plate: Owners of Head Honcho, One Big Gator hope third time's the charm Tuesday, June 21, 2011 @ 12:04PMTwo sets of local owners, both dedicated players of the racing game, will be involved in the Queen’s Plate for the third time when the $1 million showpiece for Canadian-bred 3-year-olds is run over 1 1/4 miles here at Woodbine on Sunday.
Star Witness on course for July Cup after Royal Ascot near-misses Monday, June 20, 2011 @ 1:17PMConnections are keen to take in Newmarket's Group One sprint before Star Witness retires to stud.
Unrivaled Belle injured in paddock, retired Saturday, June 18, 2011 @ 7:38PMUnrivaled Belle broke her withers when she fell backward waiting to be saddled for Saturday's Grade 1 Ogden Phipps Handicap at Belmont Park and was subsequently retired from racing, her connections announced early Saturday evening.
Miles of Smiles brings therapy, joy to the ill and disabled Saturday, June 18, 2011 @ 12:15AMHorses generally are utilized for work on farms and ranches, as show or race horses or along with their riders, to wow rodeo fans.
Injuries notwithstanding, Turf Cup field is solid Friday, June 17, 2011 @ 11:05PMThe first six editions of the Colonial Turf Cup were strictly for 3-year-olds who seemed to enjoy displaying their racing skills over the lush grass course at Colonial Downs.
Olympic Games: Our best shots at success Friday, June 17, 2011 @ 10:10PMNew Zealand athletes are in full Olympic Games qualifying mode for London in 13 months' time. How are they shaping up and where do our best hopes of success lie? Archery Quietly optimistic would be the best way to put archery's...
Trainers of Kentucky Derby, Preakness winners meet again at Colonial Downs Friday, June 17, 2011 @ 10:00PMKentucky Derby winning trainer Graham Motion and Preakness winning trainer Dale Romans are dueling again with their horses. This time it’s not with Animal Kingdom and Shackleford on the dirt with three-year olds, it’s with older turf horses, Smart Bid and Guys Reward at Colonial Downs Saturday evening in the Colonial Turf Cup.
Noosa Beach assigned 125-pounds for $50,000 Budweiser Handicap | Emerald Downs News and Notes Thursday, June 16, 2011 @ 5:49PMEmerald Downs News and Notes for June 16
RISING STARS: Saratoga's juveniles were strong in Triple Crown Thursday, June 16, 2011 @ 3:54AMSaratoga, long known as the debut stage for stars of tomorrow, once again made its mark on the Triple Crown.
Canterbury: Late-bloomer Humble Smarty still getting better Wednesday, June 15, 2011 @ 3:19PMHumble Smarty is coming off a track-record performance at Canterbury Park and may make his next start in a six-figure stakes. Not bad for a horse who was orphaned at birth and slow to get the hang of the racing game.