Barbaro continues to improve
Wednesday September 27, 2006
His left rear foot has grown about one quarter of the way back now. Dr. Dean Richardson, Chief of Surgery, said, "Barbaro's vital signs continue to be excellent, ... Read More
Trakus brings racing into the 21st century
Monday September 25, 2006
A new wireless horse tracking system called Trakus was recently introduced at Woodbine and may soon revolutionize race data collection. Keeneland is the next track planning to install the equipment, ... Read More
2006 Matron and Futurity Stakes Day
Monday September 25, 2006
Belmont featured the 2-year-olds divisions on Saturday, September 23, with the Futurity (G2) for the colts and the Matron (G1) for the fillies. King of the Roxy rules in ... Read More
Sky Classic and Flaming Page Stakes at Woodbine
Sunday September 24, 2006
Better Talk Now shipped up to Woodbine for the 1 3/8 mile Sky Classic Stakes (G2) and won his first race since the Dixie at Pimlico on Preakness day. ... Read More
Lost in the Fog tribute video online
Saturday September 23, 2006
If you want to see the video they are giving away at Golden Gate today, you can view it online here courtesy of Lone Star Park.
Barbaro continues to do well
Thursday September 21, 2006
His appetite is good and he continues to improve gradually. "He had an excellent week," said Dr. Dean Richardson, Chief of Surgery. "We replaced the boot on his left ... Read More
Lost in the Fog euthanized Sunday
Monday September 18, 2006
Sadly, despite an attempt to save him with chemotherapy, the 2005 Eclipse Champion Sprinter Lost in the Fog had to be euthanized on Sunday due to cancer. "We accomplished ... Read More
2006 Woodbine Mile Day
Sunday September 17, 2006
Italian-bred Becrux took the lead in the stretch and held off late closing Rebel Rebel by a neck to win the 2006 Woodbine Mile (G1). This was the third time ... Read More
Barilko romps in the Swynford Stakes
Saturday September 16, 2006
Barilko remained undefeated with a 2 3/4 length win in the $125,000 Swynford Stakes on Saturday at Woodbine. With Constant Montpellier aboard, the heavy 1-2 favorite Barilko went to the ... Read More
Win a trip to the Breeders' Cup
Friday September 15, 2006
Emirates Airline is holding a drawing to give away a trip to the 2006 Breeders' Cup World Championships at Churchill Downs valued at $6,800 and a trip to the 2007 ... Read More
Barbaro's progress pleases his doctors
Wednesday September 13, 2006
Barbaro is improving slowly and steadily according to veterinarians at Penn's George D. Widener Hospital . "We are pleased with his progress," said Dr. Dean Richardson, Chief of Surgery. ... Read More
2006 Ruffian Handicap and Gazelle Stakes
Monday September 11, 2006
Opening weekend at Belmont Park featured four Grade 1 races including these two. In the Ruffian Handicap (G1) on Sunday, Pool Land (right) duelled with favorite Take D'Tour for most ... Read More
Man O'War and Garden City Breeders' Cup Stakes
Sunday September 10, 2006
There were two other two Grade 1 stakes on Saturday at Belmont Park as part of the opening weekend celebration. Cacique (right) drew clear late to win the Man O'War ... Read More
Barbaro continues to improve
Tuesday September 5, 2006
He is going well with the new cast and his foot with laminitis continues to show slow improvement. Dr. Richardson said, "Barbaro's appetite is great, and we take him ... Read More
Hopeful Stakes and Glens Falls Handicap
Tuesday September 5, 2006
Circular Quay rallied from far back to win going away in the Hopeful Stakes for 2-year-old colts by over 3 lengths with stablemate Scat Daddy second and Unbridled Express third. ... Read More
Spinaway and Saranac Stakes Results
Monday September 4, 2006
Appealing Zophie won wire-to-wire in the Spinaway Stakes (G1) for 2-year-old fillies by over 5 lengths with favorite Cotton Blossom just getting up for second over X Star. On ... Read More
Woodward and Forego Stakes Results
Saturday September 2, 2006
Premium Tap was a huge upset in the 2006 Woodward Stakes (G1) at 30-1 and combined with fellow longshot Second of June for some huge payoffs while favorite Sun King ... Read More