This Was Only A Test

This Was Only A Test

Trainer Bobby Frankel and Mike Smith put Stardom Bound to the test in the Santa Anita Oaks, assessing her potential to race against the boys. This was no ordinary victory.

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Ed Meyer1 min read
New York - A Good Place For Revenge

New York - A Good Place For Revenge

I Want Revenge's dominant Gotham Stakes win on dirt defied usual handicapping rules for synthetic-to-dirt switches, a move jockey Joe Talamo explains.

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Ed Meyer1 min read
These Are Tough Times

These Are Tough Times

Magna Entertainment files for bankruptcy, putting major tracks like Pimlico (Preakness) and Santa Anita up for sale due to debt.

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Ed Meyer1 min read
Times Are A Changin'

Times Are A Changin'

Kentucky's Governor Beshear announced the annual Derby Breakfast will be less elaborate this year due to the poor economy, with cost-saving measures implemented.

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Ed Meyer1 min read
The Iceman Award

The Iceman Award

Learn about the prestigious George Woolf "Iceman" Award, honoring jockeys for their character and career. This year, the esteemed award goes to Hall of Famer John Velazquez.

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Ed Meyer1 min read
Presidential Effort

Presidential Effort

Old Fashioned's powerful win in the G-3 Southwest at Oaklawn Park makes him a strong Kentucky Derby contender. Jockey Dominguez delivered a masterful ride.

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Ed Meyer1 min read
Oh, So Close...

Oh, So Close...

A bill to allow video lottery terminals at racetracks passed committee without opposition, but its future remains uncertain for horse racing's survival.

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Ed Meyer3 min read
The Boys Club

The Boys Club

Stardom Bound, a dominant mare, is poised to take on the colts after proving herself against fillies. Discover why this lady of racing is ready to shatter the glass ceiling.

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Ed Meyer1 min read
Haynesfield

Haynesfield

Haynesfield impressed in the $100,000 Whirlaway, showcasing potential as a New York bred contender for bigger races.

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Churchill Renews Membership in the NTRA

Churchill Renews Membership in the NTRA

Churchill Downs Inc. has renewed its membership in the National Thoroughbred Racing Association for 2009. CDI remains committed to advancing Thoroughbred racing.

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Ed Meyer1 min read
Next Stop

Next Stop

Trainer John Ward has a clear plan for colt Beethoven: the Kentucky Derby. His 3-year-old campaign starts with the Holy Bull Stakes.

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Ed Meyer3 min read
Turn The Channel

Turn The Channel

Betfair Group Ltd. is acquiring TVG for $50 million, marking its entry into the U.S. market. Churchill Downs Inc. had been a speculated buyer for the horse racing network.

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Ed Meyer1 min read