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The New York Thoroughbred Horsemen’s Association must hold another election.If the association’s goal is truly to operate with transparency, then the NYTHA board of directors has no choice but to re-run last fall’s election that selected a president and 10 directors. The compelling reason for a do-over: Slightly more than 30% of eligible members, ...

 Metaboss wins the El Camino Real Derby.Photo: Shane Micheli/Vassar Photography The victory by Metaboss in the $200,000 El Camino Real Derby (gr. III) Feb. 14 on the Tapeta Footings surface at Golden Gate Fields marked the second of just three Road to the Kentucky Derby races that will be contested on synthetic surfaces this year. The ...

1 American Pharoah Bob Baffert Pioneerof the Nile—Littleprincessemma, by Yankee Gentleman I have to admit I’m not entirely comfortable with anyone at No. 1 after Texas Red’s setback and after prolonged thought and meticulous scrutiny I decided to go by raw talent and the potential to be something very special. He looked super breezing a half ...

By J. Keeler Johnson (''Keelerman'') On Monday, Oaklawn Park will host the second of their four official Kentucky Derby prep races, that being the $300,000 Southwest Stakes (gr. III). The 8.5-furlong race has drawn a very deep field of twelve, although one colt—LeComte Stakes (gr. III) runner-up War Story—is expected to scratch. With so many ...

By J. Keeler Johnson (''Keelerman'') Following the incredible racing action of last Saturday, it’s only natural that things should slow down a bit this weekend, although looking at the stakes schedule, it still looks like we’re in for some excellent days of racing! Highlighting the Saturday action is the $200,000 El Camino Real Derby (gr. III) ...

Many diverse theories, techniques, procedures, tools, skills, and outright voodoo-isms go into the acquisition of young Thoroughbred horses. But what the whole rigamarole boils down to was once explained to me in indelible fashion by one of the greatest race riders who ever lived. The story starts with Dogwood's purchase in the mid-80s of an ...

Considering it's only February, Kaleem Shah's Dortmund has displayed about as many qualities as one could hope to see in a potential Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (gr. I) horse. Talent? Dortmund won his Nov. 2 debut by 4 3/4 lengths. And when stretched out to a mile for his second start, he drew off to a 7 3/4-length ...

1 Texas Red Keith Desormeaux Afleet Alex—Ramatuelle, by Jeune Homme (Late news) Foot abscess will keep him out of Risen Star and he will now point for the Santa Anita Derby with the Arkansas Derby as an alternative. Desormeaux said starting off at 7f just seemed right based on past experience, and he’s always been a believer in conditioning ...

A veterinarian shall respect the law and also recognize a responsibility to seek changes to laws and regulations which are contrary to the best interests of the patient and public health. —From the American Veterinary Medical Association Principles of Veterinary Medical Ethics The Maryland Racing Commission’s suspension of three trainers for ...

From a physical standpoint, Shared Belief has as much in common with Forego as David did with Goliath. From a popularity standpoint, he doesn’t have anywhere near the following that Kelso did. In fact, he’s still trying to displace California Chrome as America’s equine darling. From a longevity standpoint, he still has half a decade before he can ...