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Zenyatta Weaves to 15th Win in a Row
Undefeated Zenyatta, showing she's ready for next month's much-anticipated Apple Blossom Handicap (gr. I), rallied in deep stretch to register her 15th consecutive victory March 13 in the $250,000 Santa Margarita (gr. I).
You and I Forever Scores Gulfsteam Park 'Cap
You and I Forever charges with wide move to draw off and win the Gulfstream Park Handicap.
Warbling Wings Way to Inside Information Win
Lukewarm favorite Warbling scored the first stakes win of her career March 14 when she went gate to wire for jockey Julien Leparoux in the $200,000 Inside Information Stakes (gr. II) at Gulfstream Park.
Van Berg to Race at Thistledown
Van Berg, the trainer of 1988 horse of the year Alysheba and the second winningest trainer in history, will train for owner Steve Belford.
Tuscan Evening Bids to Stay Perfect in 2010
Tuscan Evening, bidding for her ninth win in 13 starts since arriving in the United States last year, faces seven rivals in the $150,000 Santa Ana Handicap (gr. IIT) on the Santa Anita turf course March 21.
Three-Legged Horse an Inspiration to Many
The fall and rise of Molly, a 15-year-old Appaloosa rescued not once but twice by Kaye Harris, is a heartwarming tale of courage and persistence in the aftrmath of Hurricane Katrina.
Rescheduled Cicada Adds One
Bickersons heads a field of seven 3-year-old fillies in the rescheduled $100,000 Cicada Stakes (gr. III) at Aqueduct, the first graded stakes of the year in New York for females.
Rachel Alexandra Out of Apple Blossom
Jess Jackson, principal owner of 2009 Horse of the Year Rachel Alexandra, announced March 14 that the 4-year-old filly will not face Zenyatta in the Apple Blossom Handicap (gr. I) at Oaklawn Park April 9.
Pimlico Special Bagged Second Year in Row
The on-again-off-again Pimlico Special (gr. I) is off again for this year, according to a stakes schedule released by the Maryland Jockey Club March 16.
Pimlico Legend Charles 'Chick' Lang Dies
Former assistant racing director at Pimlico Race Course was an industry legend for promoting and transforming the Preakness Stakes.
Nine U.S. Horses Probable for Dubai World Cup
Four U.S. horses, including dual champion Gio Ponti, are among the 14 horses likely to contest the $10 million Dubai World Cup (UAE-I) at Meydan Racecourse on March 27.
New Era in New Jersey Racing Begins May 22
The radically altered new format for New Jersey racing will kick off May 22 with the 50-day race meet at Monmouth Park, it was announced March 15.
Mr. Fantasy Ready For Action
Mr. Fantasy, winner of last year's Withers Stakes (gr. III), makes his comeback after a nearly 11-month layoff March 18 in an optional claimer at Gulfstream Park.
Lookin At Lucky, Zenyatta Top NTRA Polls
Following a "March Madness" style weekend on the track there was plenty of movement in this week's NTRA Thoroughbred Polls released the afternoon of March 15.
Kiss the Kid Defends Appleton Stakes Title
Popular 7-year-old Kiss the Kid is back to defend his title as the slight favorite in the $100,000 Appleton Stakes (gr. IIIT) on the Gulfstream Park turf March 20.
Haskin's Analysis: Rachel Not the Same
It was obvious watching Rachel on Saturday that this was not the same filly we saw last year, at least not right now.
Full Field Expected For Dubai World Cup
It looks as though a full field of 14 runners will contest the $10 million Dubai World Cup (UAE-I)--the world's richest horse race--March 27 at Meydan Racecourse.
Dominguez Gets Win Number 4,000
Dominguez, who swept every NYRA meet last year, is currently the nation's leading rider by number of wins for 2010.
Dogwood Dominates Aiken Trials
Cot Campbell's Dogwood Stable was dominant in the 68th Aiken Trials, winning or placing with all seven of their entrants.
Christine Daae Gets Tested in Bonnie Miss
Christine Daae will try to prove she is worthy of the lofty expectations when she faces a solid field of runners that includes graded stakes winners Amen Hallelujah and Devil May Care in the $200,000 Bonnie Miss Stakes
Camarero Horseplayer Wins $4.9 Million
A Camarero Race Track bettor won the $4.9 million Poolpote for being the lone winning pick six ticket holder on March 15.
Bourbon Bay One to Beat in San Luis Rey 'Cap
Bourbon Bay, who shot to the top of the Southern California turf marathon division one month ago, figures to be a strong choice in the $150,000 San Luis Rey Handicap (gr. IIT) on the Santa Anita grass March 20.
Bambera Adds International Flavor to Rampart
Venezuelan star Bambera, who is expected to take on undefeated Zenyatta in the Apple Blossom Invitational next month, adds intrigue to the field of eight selected for the $150,000 Rampart Stakes (gr. III) at Gulfstream Park.
All-White Colt to Make Debut at Turfway
Arctic Bright, a rare all-white horse, is slated to make his first start at Turfway Park March 19.
Agent Stauffer to Take Tyler Baze's Book
Jockey agent Vic Stauffer, fired by jockey Joel Rosario March 10, has taken the book of Tyler Baze, whose business was surrendered by agent Ron Ebanks that day when he began representing Rosario.
Zenyatta on target for Apple Blossom
Unbeaten two-time champion Zenyatta will continue to be pointed toward the Apple Blossom Invitational Stakes (G1) on April 9.
Warbling gets her stakes win
The sky appeared to be the limit for Warbling when she made her career debut on October 30 at Keeneland Race Course and won by 7 1/2 lengths, and Joseph Sutton?s Unbridled?s Song filly began delivering on that promise by notching her first stakes win in the $200,000 Inside Information Stakes (G2) on Sunday at Gulfstream Park.
Sermon of Love, Four Schools set for Imperial Cup
Bill Pape?s Sermon of Love and Mrs. George Ohrstrom Jr.?s Four Schools (Ire), look to be the standouts in $45,000 Budweiser Imperial Cup, the feature race of the Aiken Steeplechase card on Saturday in Aiken, South Carolina.
Rule in, Eskendereya out of Florida Derby
Fountain of Youth Stakes (G2) winner Eskendereya will bypass Saturday?s Florida Derby (G1) and wait two weeks for the Wood Memorial Stakes (G1). Trainer Todd Pletcher instead will enter multiple graded stakes winner Rule in the Florida Derby.
Road to the Triple Crown: Zayat gets boost from Eskendereya
Ahmad Zayat talks about his Kentucky Derby (G1) hopeful Eskendereya in this week's edition of the Road to the Triple Crown sponsored by Adequan.
Red-hot Tuscan Evening leads Santa Ana field
A winner of three of her past four starts, all graded stakes, Tuscan Evening (Ire) aims to continue her sharp form in the $150,000 Santa Ana Handicap (G2) on Sunday at Santa Anita Park.
Ragozin Data suggests June meeting for Rachel Alexandra, Zenyatta
The Apple Blossom Invitational Stakes (G1) was supposed to be the setting for the great showdown of the new decade.
Rachel Alexandra to miss Apple Blossom
Horse of the Year Rachel Alexandra's connections said on Sunday that she will miss next month's Apple Blossom Invitational Stakes (G1).
No Such Word makes statement with Honeybee score
Brereton C. Jones? homebred No Such Word inhaled front-runner Decelerator in the stretch and drove to a dominant 2 1/2-length victory in the Honeybee Stakes (G3) on Saturday at Oaklawn Park.
NTRA ready for second take with Florida Derby webcast
The NTRA began a new Webcast platform on an ambitious note last week with live streaming of the New Orleans Ladies Stakes and Santa Margarita Invitational Handicap (G1) on March 13.
Monmouth stakes schedule worth $12.1-million
With the $1-million Haskell Invitational Stakes (G1) on August 1 leading the way, Monmouth Park will offer a record $12.1-million in stakes purses for the 2010 racing season, which begins on May 22.
Lookin At Lucky back on top in Triple Crown poll
Lookin At Lucky, last year?s champion two-year-old male, regained his status as the top vote getter in the THOROUGHBRED TIMES fifth weekly Road to the Triple Crown poll of editors, reporters, and correspondents.
Keeneland receives approval for 50-cent pick threes
The Kentucky Horse Racing Commission has granted Keeneland approval to offer 50-cent pick three wagers at its upcoming spring meeting.
Gio Ponti leads North American nine for Dubai World Cup card
Dual champion Gio Ponti and eight other horses from North America are scheduled to compete in the Emirates Airline Dubai World Cup (UAE-G1) program on March 27.
Dominguez joins elite company with 4,000th career victory
Jockey Ramon Dominguez won the first two races at Aqueduct on Friday to reach the 4,000-win plateau for his career.
Different types of favorites for Florida Derby
This year?s $750,000 Florida Derby (G1) figures to have a pair of distinct favorites with multiple graded stakes winner Rule a safe choice as the betting favorite and Lentenor a sentimental favorite.
D? Funnybone out for another Grade 2 win in Swale
D? Funnybone has racked up three Grade 2 wins over his past four starts and will shoot for another on Saturday in the $150,000 Swale Stakes (G2) at Gulfstream Park.
Buddy?s Saint sidelined with ankle chip
Trainer Bruce Levine said multiple graded stakes winner Buddy?s Saint has a bone chip in the ankle that will require surgery and he will miss the 2010 Triple Crown.
Baffert ready to dream with Lookin At Lucky
Bob Baffert thought he knew the answers, and Lookin At Lucky came through on all the questions he was asked in the Rebel Stakes (G2) on March 13 at Oaklawn Park.
Amen Hallelujah aims to keep on rolling in Bonnie Miss
Amen Hallelujah will try for her third straight Grade 2 victory this season as she takes on five challengers in the $200,000 Bonnie Miss Stakes (G2) on Saturday at Gulfstream Park.
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