Why shouldn't the Derby draw a 22-horse field with a pair of also-eligibles?...
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BloodHorse.com has launched free site registration....
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After the Derby, Barry Irwin reminded everyone of the important role
of partnerships today....
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It takes a real man
to step off the throne while he's still on top...
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Jackson's drive led him to unparalleled success.. but all was not cozy with the industry. ...
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With four starts in 2011
Archarcharch can almost be considered a ‘throwback’...
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If ever a horse was bred to be a champion, it was A.P. Indy....
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In the old days, enshrinement into the National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame was pretty cut-and-dried....
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The National Thoroughbred Racing Association is caught in a vicious cycle. Racetracks’ and horsemen's associations are looking for reasons to avoid paying dues to the marketing/lobbying arm of the industry. ...
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Five things? We received 50 unique recommend-ations to improve racing....
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Comparisons to Uncle Mo can be made to Seattle Slew...and Chief's Crown...
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How many times does the same thing need to come up before lawmakers get the message?...
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NBC's deal to televise the Triple Crown series is a win-win-win for racing....
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Plenty of people bemoan a system that allows trainers to rack up innumerable infractions....
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How does the Life At Ten episode reflect on the effectiveness of the [Safety and Integrity
Alliance] program?...
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Raising takeout is risky considering racing's place in the world of gambling....
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Running your horses more often is the best way to create your own Derby destiny....
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A big step toward making racing more inviting would be to upgrade our racetracks....
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Mary Lou Whitney's acceptance speech upon receiving the 2010 Eclipse Award of Merit, Jan. 17, 2011, Fontainebleau Miami Beach Hotel: I am deeply honored and humbled to receive this prestigious award. I have loved the sport of Thoroughbred racing ever since Sonny Whitney introduced me to it in 1958. I am grateful for the honor—in a small way—to carry on the traditions of the Whitney family who have...
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Fan participation
in championship voting
is all about involvement....
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Marylou Whitney and Richard Duchossois have plenty to offer about the sport's future...
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Now is the time to take a serious look at reducing the racing calendar....
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The yin and yang of what did and didn't happen in 2010....
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This year there is a close contest on the general sires' list between Giant's Causeway and Distorted Humor, currently separated by $189,000, the earnings of a group I-winning steeplechase horse named Rite of Passage....
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From a farm’s viewpoint most new stallions today are not worthwhile investments....
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