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Funny Cide Breeders' Cup Bound
Funny Cide is back in the Breeders' Cup Classic after a nice 1 mile work at Belmont.

Mineshaft Retires
Leading handicap horse Mineshaft retired due to a chip in his right front ankle.

NBC to Present "NTRA Road to the World Thoroughbred Championships"
Details and schedule for the NBC telecast of "NTRA Road to the World Thoroughbred Championships" on Saturday.

2004 Breeders' Cup Logo Unveiled
A look at the new event logo for the 2004 Breeders' Cup World Thoroughbred Championships at Lone Star Park in Texas.

Happy Birthday to both Big Reds!
Happy Birthday to Man O'War and Secretariat!

Seabiscuit Soundtrack released on Decca/UMG
Seabiscuit movie soundtrack released by Decca/UMG

Seabiscuit Tours of Santa Anita Begin July 26
Santa Anita Park will offer free, guided tram tours of areas of the famed racetrack associated with the legendary horse Seabiscuit starting July 26.

Trainer Threewit remembers Seabiscuit and "Silent Tom"
Southern California trainer Noble Threewitt remembers Seabiscuit and "Silent Tom" Smith.

Neftali Gutierrez Wins Dogwood Dominion Award
Neftali "Junior" Gutierrez, described as a tireless, self-appointed "community leader" of the Belmont Park backstretch, despite his battle with cancer, has been awarded the 2003 Dogwood Dominion Award.

Breeders' Cup Future Bet Returns
Breeders' Cup Future Bet wagering will be conducted during three weekends in 2003, with four Breeders' Cup races open for betting each weekend. The first wagering period will begin on July 25-27.

Big Holiday Weekend at Belmont
Belmont Park will be creating some fireworks of its own this holiday weekend with six graded stakes worth in excess of $1.35 million on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.

Online Claiming Crown Handicapping Contest
Online Claiming Crown handicapping contest offers four berths in DRF/NTRA National Handicapping Championship

Belmont to host 2005 Breeders' Cup World Thoroughbred Championships
Officials of the National Thoroughbred Racing Association (NTRA) and Breeders' Cup Limited have reached an agreement in principle with the New York Racing Association making Belmont Park in Elmont, N.Y., the host site for the 2005 Breeders' Cup World Thoroughbred Championships.

Seabiscuit - The Making of the Movie
"Seabiscuit-The Making of the Movie, Presented by Equibase", a special, behind-the-scenes look at the production of the upcoming major motion picture "Seabiscuit," will debut on Wednesday, July 2 at 4:00 p.m. (ET) on ESPN2.

Spectacular Bid 1976 - 2003
Spectacular Bid passed away June 9, 2003.

NTRA Seabiscuit Movie Premiere Sweepstakes
Now through July 6, fans can register for a chance to win a trip to Los Angeles for the July world premiere of the major motion picture, Seabiscuit. The prize includes round-trip airfare, two nights' hotel accommodations and limousine service in Los Angeles.

Dogwood Dominion Award Nominating Time
It is time once again, for the 11th year, to begin the search for the next Dogwood Dominion Award winner-a man or woman who is truly an "unsung hero" of the Thoroughbred racing industry.

NTRA Summer Racing Tour
The "NTRA Summer Racing Tour," presented by Long John Silver's, returns to CBS on June 14 with the first of four consecutive Saturday programs.

Much Ado About Nothing
Detailing the unfortunate misunderstanding over Kentucky Derby photos that cast doubt on the outcome of the race and the integrity of jockey Jose Santos.

2003 Hall of Fame Inductees
The new inductees for 2003 to the National Museum of Racing Hall of Fame in Saratoga Springs, New York.

Shoemaker Picks the Derby for Charity
Hall of Fame Jockey Bill Shoemaker picks his favorites for the Kentucky Derby to raise money for charity!

Laffit Pincay Retires
Laffit Pincay announced his retirement after a neck injury did not heal to his doctor's satisfaction.

Breeders' Cup Ticket Applications to be Mailed May 1st
Breeders' Cup Ticket Applications to be Mailed May 1, 2003. Request your application now.

Big 3 Pick 3
The Big 3 Pick 3 will be April 12th for the Wood Memorial, Bluegrass, and Arkansas Derby.

NTRA Spring Pick 3
NTRA Spring Pick 3 will be offered April 5 on the Aventura Stakes, Illinois Derby, and Santa Anita Derby.

 
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