How long will racino operators, legislators support racing’s side of the business?...
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The heyday of the 2000s was exciting, but now we need realistic values and fair profits...
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Synthetic experience key to decisions to ship to Dubai...
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With graded earnings the holy grail, New York's 3YO lineup is formidable...
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Calumet's prime Central Kentucky acreage is as hallowed as any other landmark in sport...
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Concept isn't new...but worth revisiting...
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The Breeders' Cup did nothing to clear up the Horse of the Year picture...
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Thoroughbred racehorses require some basic care—food, water, a clean environment, regular exercise, and veterinary care. It is unacceptable, therefore, that we have racetracks and horsemen’s groups in this country not fulfilling one of those basic needs—veterinary care—during training hours. The issue of having a vet on call during training hours is not new, but it was pushed painfully to the forefront...
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As thousands of visitors from around the continent and the world descend on Kentucky for Keeneland's September yearling sale and October race meeting and the November Breeders' Cup at Churchill Downs, they may smell the odor of scapegoat emanating from the office of chief racing steward John Veitch....
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The Round Table has gone from spinning wheel to one rolling
forward...
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Where are the T-shirts, buttons, and signs espousing fans’ loyalty to Blind Luck or Havre de Grace?...
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The spirit of fraternity is what everyone will remember
...
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After the Derby, Barry Irwin reminded everyone of the important role
of partnerships today....
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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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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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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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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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A big step toward making racing more inviting would be to upgrade our racetracks....
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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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Life At Ten's connections wonder why she wasn't scratched or tested....
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