Cindy's Horse Racing Blog November 2006 Archive

Barbaro continues to improve following the removal of his right hind leg cast on November 6. His surgeon Dr. Richardson said, "Radiographs of his fractured lower limb were taken ... Read More

Discreet Cat continued his win streak with an impressive victory in the 2006 Cigar Mile (G1) over Badge of Silver and Silver Train, in his first start against older horses ... Read More

Hambletonian winner Glidemaster became the eighth Trotting Triple Crown winner with his 1 3/4 length win over Algiers Hall in the 2006 Yonkers Trot. Also on the card, Palone Ranger ... Read More

Yes, it is that time of year again when we have to brave the wilds of the shopping mall to get all those special gifts. If you are shopping ... Read More

Tuesday the Ad-hoc Committee on Racing recommended that Excelsior Racing Associates assume control of the thoroughbred racing franchise in New York. Empire Racing was the second choice and the current ... Read More

Del Mar Thoroughbred Club has announced the selection of Martin Collins Surfaces and Footings, LLC and its Polytrack surface as the new main track surface for its 2007 summer racing ... Read More

He won the last graded stakes of the year in Canada and gave voters something to think about when deciding who should win best older horse in 2006. He ... Read More

Trainer H. Graham Motion went back to his roots at Laurel to notch his 1000th career victory in the eighth race at Laurel Park on November 16, 2006, with Lucky ... Read More

The track will be closed for racing and training from Friday, November 17 through Monday, November 20, and will re-open for training on Tuesday, November 21. Racing will ... Read More

A profile of top young jockey Eddie Castro who won his 1000th race on Wednesday November 15th at Churchill Downs aboard the filly Jermidy in the first race. Less ... Read More

Barbaro continues to thrive since having his cast removed last week. Dr. Richardson said, "Barbaro's attitude and appetite remain excellent, and he still takes short walks outside to graze ... Read More

Only five horses went after it was moved from the turf to the dirt, and main track only entrant Naughty New Yorker took the lead and never looked back. Get ... Read More

Monday the cast on Barbaro's right hind leg which was injured in the Preakness was finally removed for good. He will still wear a padded bandage and a splint ... Read More

The 2006 Breeders' Cup World Championships are history now and there were many memorable images from the day. Here are 22 different photos from the opening ceremonies and all eight ... Read More

This year the day was dominated by longshots as only two favorites won all day. Highlights include Invasor upsetting heavy favorite Bernardini in the Classic, Ouija Board winning the Filly ... Read More

Thursday the weather was clear, sunny, and quite cold. Although the track was still muddy, it was drying out more as the day went on and should be fast by ... Read More

104 horses made the final entries for the eight Breeders' Cup World Championships races at Churchill Downs in Louisville, KY, on November 4th. Get the entries, post positions, and ... Read More

The weather on Wednesday was awful, with freezing cold and intermittent heavy rain. This didn't keep the Breeders' Cup horses in the barn as many still went to the ... Read More