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Del Mar: Late Cuddle cuts back on Polytrack Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 1:49PMDEL MAR, Calif. – There’s no racing at Churchill Downs the day after the Kentucky Derby, nor at Pimlico the day after the Preakness, nor at Belmont Park the day after the Belmont Stakes, so it’s quite possible that the greatest contrast in consecutive racing days in North America is here at Del Mar, where 10,000 or so regulars take back the track on Thursday after the departure of the once-a ...
Congress plays debt blame game Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 8:28AMFirst Thoughts: How did Washington pass up the grand bargain to deal with deficit reduction, entitlement reform, and tax reform?
Saratoga post time approaches Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 2:07AMSARATOGA SPRINGS — Just a few days remain before track announcer Tom Durkin calls out, “And they’re off at Saratoga!,” opening the 143rd meet at America’s most historic track.
Post time approaches: Some changes coming this track season Saturday, July 16, 2011 @ 8:45PMSARATOGA SPRINGS — Only five days remain before track announcer Tom Durkin calls out, “And they’re off at Saratoga!,” opening the 143rd meet at America’s most historic track.
Guru's just loving it Sunday, July 10, 2011 @ 6:54PMWHAT a difference 12 months can make.
Con's heart is set on sprint Sunday, July 10, 2011 @ 9:00AMCON Karakatsanis has put his desire to win the Ramornie Handicap with Black Piranha into perspective.
B.C.'s connection to Billy the Kid Saturday, July 9, 2011 @ 4:08AMBilly the Kid rides through America's nationbuilding mythology like an enigmatic outlaw angel of retribution.
The Future of Performance Cars Thursday, July 7, 2011 @ 4:59PM400 Horsepower and 40 mpg? 200-mph Plug-in Electric Supercars? Our Experts Say They're All on the Horizon
Woodbine phenom Contreras on record-setting pace Thursday, July 7, 2011 @ 11:49AMIf Luis Contreras is overwhelmed by pressure situations, he has mastered the art of keeping it covered up – a tactic he skillfully demonstrated when he settled Inglorious behind rivals and guided her to the Queen’s Plate winner’s circle in June. As 30,000 fans at Woodbine witnessed only the fifth filly to sweep the Woodbine Oaks and Plate, Contreras appeared poised competing for the first time ...
Unemployment Rate Won’t Hobble Obama’s Re-election, White House Aide Says Thursday, July 7, 2011 @ 12:35AM“So all of them are basically just bringing out the same old war horses,” senior adviser David Plouffe said yesterday at a Bloomberg Breakfast in Washington . “Let Wall Street kind of run amok, cut taxes for the wealthy, starve investment in things like education, research and development.”
Local man honored for pole bending legacy Wednesday, July 6, 2011 @ 1:53PMFive decades after he began accompanying his father to horse shows, Enlo Trammel is still showing horses and has no intention to leave the industry before he dies.
The Calgary Stampede chuckwagon race will go on Sunday, July 3, 2011 @ 10:42PMStampede continues to work with Calgary Humane Society to improve animal welfare throughout the event
It's terrifying for punters but owners love Waller's winning ways Sunday, July 3, 2011 @ 10:37AMChris Waller has risen to Sydney racing's summit and is terrorising punters. The Kiwi, who arrived in Australia just over a decade ago with a couple of horses and a hastily borrowed financial guarantee required to gain a licence, has been a revelation.
High drama at Durban July Saturday, July 2, 2011 @ 11:18AMThe Durban July has produced a mixture of emotions as favourite Igugu stormed to victory and a former winner had to be euthenised.
NSW makes pitch for radically revamped Interdominion at Menangle Saturday, July 2, 2011 @ 10:52AMThe Interdominion will take on a radical new look if NSW can attract the event to Menangle for three years from 2013. The NSW Harness Racing Club and Harness Racing NSW combined with Events NSW to put in a tender on Friday that would see them host what would be a revamped series.
THE UNMISSABLE HEAVYWEIGHT CLASH Friday, July 1, 2011 @ 11:13AMThe big guns in the Coral-Eclipse. It's a weekend of huge sporting showdowns but none bigger than So You Think v Workforce in the Coral-Eclipse. The momentum in the betting market all week has been with the former, the ex-Antipodean superstar.
Holiday happenings Friday, July 1, 2011 @ 10:00AMTHURSTON COUNTY SOUTH SOUND CENTER INDEPENDENCE DAY CELEBRATION Vendors, family activities, entertainment and fireworks, 6-10:45 p.m. Sunday, South Sound Center, 663 Sleater-Kinney Road. S.E., Lacey. Free. 360-491-6850, www.facebook. com/SouthSoundCenter .
David Welch: an editor who inspired a revolution in sports writing and helped bring the Olympics to London Thursday, June 30, 2011 @ 3:51PMOn Wednesday we lost one of the great sports journalists of modern times
Ranked: Best and Worst Movies Directed by Their Stars Tuesday, June 28, 2011 @ 1:43PMYesterday, we examined 20 established actors who made the jump to the other side of the camera and directed at least one film.
Community Happenings Monday, June 27, 2011 @ 1:15PM- Maple Ridge/Pitt Meadows Community Services will be offering tax preparation services for seniors starting March 1. Basic tax returns only. Space is limited. Info: 604-467-6911 ext 232.
Del Mar to see showdown of fillies in San Clemente Friday, June 24, 2011 @ 10:04AMINGLEWOOD, Calif. – The handicapping notebook is full again. And with Del Mar just around the corner it is time to start looking ahead, with stuff like this . . .
The 14 Most Dominant Performances Friday, June 24, 2011 @ 9:02AMSo, this is an attempt to come up with my 14 most dominant performances in sports history.
Summer Championship Takes Off This Evening Friday, June 24, 2011 @ 3:20AMNow that the Summer heat is really on, local horse racing has switched to just evening racing and after a week off this evening we have a programme of 8 races that initiate the summer championship.
Storm damage cancels Churchill Downs races Thursday, June 23, 2011 @ 10:06AMLOUISVILLE, Ky., June 23 (UPI) -- A string of tornado cells moved through Louisville, Ky., damaging many horse barns at historic Churchill Downs, forcing Thursday's racing card to be canceled.
We just want a competent Wednesday, June 22, 2011 @ 11:50PMIn reply to Labor Woes? Show Me The Labor Woes : We just want a competent government that doesn’t waste our hard earned taxpayer dollars on hare-brained schemes, grandiose visions and frankly brown paper bagging to their loyal “mates”. One more stint in Opposition for you lot I am afraid.
Ex You obviously missed the Wednesday, June 22, 2011 @ 11:50PMIn reply to Labor Woes? Show Me The Labor Woes : Ex You obviously missed the subtlety in Gerry’s satire….. “One” more stint in opposition? If that wasn’t taking the p*ss what is? Nice article Ben. I would be surprised though if Julia Gillard was anywhere remotely near Sonia Kruger in the preferred PM stakes. Andrew Hilditch maybe…..
PR, Gerry subtle?? That’s Wednesday, June 22, 2011 @ 11:50PMIn reply to Labor Woes? Show Me The Labor Woes : PR , Gerry subtle?? That’s like saying god (s), spirits et al has had a extreme makeovers and has cornered the market on hair product personal shaping trimmers! Which would explain why my local deeply religious Kmart hasn’t got any in stock. Well I mean his vicious, nasty insidious mind image of Julia luxuriating on an over sized bed has stirred ...
Ex - He’s only subtle with Wednesday, June 22, 2011 @ 11:50PMIn reply to Labor Woes? Show Me The Labor Woes : Ex - He’s only subtle with his satire… Martyn - couldn’t agree more. I have said on many an occasion that Abbott is labor’s best hope!
Churchill Downs Cancels Live Racing, Training and Simulcast Operations for Thursday, June 23 Wednesday, June 22, 2011 @ 11:49PMLOUISVILLE, Ky. -- Churchill Downs Racetrack will be closed for live racing, training and simulcast-wagering operations on Thursday, June 23, following severe storms that damaged nine barns in the historic venue's barnyard, along with a number of stable area structures, including some living accommodations for backstretch workers.
An uncommon rivalry in theatre of sport Friday, June 17, 2011 @ 9:32AMOnce Roger Federer's stomping ground, this year's Wimbledon has beconme a fascinating three-horse race, writes Chris Barrett.
Secretariatâs Legacy Still Alive Today Thursday, June 16, 2011 @ 3:22PMThis past weekend a horse by the name of Fire On Ice won the mile-and-a-half Belmont Stakes, the third leg of the coveted Triple Crown.
News: Royal Ascot: We find out what the bookies think.. Wednesday, June 15, 2011 @ 8:14AMWE ask the bookies to reveal their favourite bets for this year's Royal Ascot.
America's Cup on the bay will be arena sailing Wednesday, June 15, 2011 @ 7:37AMIn the previous 33 America's Cup races, the greatest danger was the risk of getting the Christopher Cross song "Sailing" stuck in your brain. Starting now, America's Cup racing is different. To picture the 2013 race on...
O'Brien's hoping for more Gold Cup fame and glory Wednesday, June 15, 2011 @ 5:33AMShortly before the opening race at Royal Ascot yesterday the Queen unveiled a magnificent bronze of Yeats, the only horse to win the Ascot Gold Cup four times, between 2006 and 2009.
So You Think (NZ) Chasing European Ascendancy Tuesday, June 14, 2011 @ 6:29PMNew Zealand bred So You Think will be looking to write another page of New Zealand's rich thoroughbred history as he heads to the Group 1 Prince of Wales's Stakes (2000m) at Royal Ascot on Thursday morning.
BETTING BOX Tuesday, June 14, 2011 @ 1:08AMThe Queen Anne Stakes is a salivating clash between Canford Cliffs and the brilliant French mare Goldikova, a winner of 13 Group Ones in her fantastic career, one of the greatest race mares ever and three times a Breeders Cup winner.
Turkey Faces Constitution Overhaul, Syrian Refugees Monday, June 13, 2011 @ 4:05PMTurkey's ruling Justice and Development Party (AKP) won nearly 50 percent of the vote in Sunday's parliamentary elections -- its best showing since coming to power in 2002 -- but now must handle redrafting the constitution and dealing with refugees flowing in from neighboring Syria. The ruling party landed 326 out of 550 seats -- just short of the 330 needed to call a referendum to rewrite the ...
Memories of Stathi linger for Cup Monday, June 13, 2011 @ 11:11AMLOTS of people are going to the Ipswich Cup but it's one person who won't be there who still saddens those who love him.
Animal Kingdom's jockey points finger at fellow jockey Rajiv Maragh after Belmont Stakes Monday, June 13, 2011 @ 5:05AMIt was viewed as a retaliation move
Belmont fave's backers bemoan costly collision Monday, June 13, 2011 @ 12:03AMThe morning after Ruler On Ice's shocking upset in Saturday's Belmont Stakes, Barry Irwin, head of the Team Valor International syndicate that owns Animal Kingdom, and his jockey, John Velazquez, were still fuming over the bumper-car start that cost their colt, the 5-2 favorite, any chance of winning...
Animal Kingdom backers bemoan costly Belmont collision Monday, June 13, 2011 @ 12:03AMThe morning after Ruler On Ice's shocking upset in Saturday's Belmont Stakes, Barry Irwin, head of the Team Valor International syndicate that owns Animal Kingdom, and his jockey, John Velazquez, were still fuming over the bumper-car start that cost their colt, the 5-2 favorite, any chance of winning...
Fallout: Velazquez blasts fellow rider Maragh Sunday, June 12, 2011 @ 11:53AMJohn Velazquez said he believes that jockey Rajiv Maragh was careless in his handling of Isn't He Perfect shortly after the start of Saturday's Belmont Stakes.
O'Brien just delighted to discover what all the ballyhoo was about Sunday, June 12, 2011 @ 9:41AMThe Melbourne Cup is out but the sky is the limit for the Australian star now under the care of Aidan O'Brien in Ireland. Chris Roots reports.
So You Think a horse fit for a Queen: O'Brien Sunday, June 12, 2011 @ 9:09AMAidan O'Brien declared So You Think ''different … and ready-made'' for racing's biggest stage.
Frankel to make Ascot outing special for newly-honoured Henry Cecil Saturday, June 11, 2011 @ 6:05PMYOU have to hand it to Her Majesty. With consummate timing, the Queen has approved a knighthood for Henry Cecil just days before the start of Royal Ascot when the greatest Bri
So You Think you're off and racing in a rivalry? Saturday, June 11, 2011 @ 9:28AMBritain is missing out on a great match-up but one is looming in the US.
Belmont Stakes may get a budding rivalry on track Saturday, June 11, 2011 @ 6:50AMPacing will be key to victory
Cecil gets the knighthood he so deserved Friday, June 10, 2011 @ 6:26PMIt seemed like the day would never come, but now racing's shining knight really is Sir Henry Cecil. Related Stories Native Khan heads to Ireland Rite misses Gold Cup defence Bolger mulls Teo run Frankel may not be boss Bolger toasting double success
UNIQUE CECIL GAINS JUST REWARDS Friday, June 10, 2011 @ 6:14PMCecil - true giant of racing. It seemed like the day would never come, but now racing's shining knight really is Sir Henry Cecil.
Belmont Stakes 2011: Nasty Weather Still in Store for Third Leg of Triple Crown Friday, June 10, 2011 @ 6:09PMRain and Thunderstorms Could Hit 2011 Belmont Stakes There are plenty of variables that go into handicapping horse races. First and foremost, you have the horses themselves, who can be pacesetters, closers, or just plain duds. After that, you have things like the distance of the race, surface, posts, jockeys, pedigree, and so on and so on. However, the biggest factor of all might just be the ...