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There has been much wailing and gnashing of teeth about the rotten economy during the recent Thoroughbred marketplace meltdown, but John Sikura of Hill ‘n' Dale Farms doesn't think the global financial crisis is the biggest reason for the sharp downturn in the auction business. ''I might be in the minority but I don't believe the economic crisis ...

OK, the curtain is about to go up for the revival of “My Cup Runneth Under.” Most of the audience is disgruntled. The cast is not as strong as it should be; the stage is poorly constructed; the ensemble is too large with too many amateurs; the producer should have moved the show to a different venue. Everyone is bitching and complaining, and ...

His stable is not nearly as large as some of the other big name trainers, but when the Breeders' Cup gets underway in just over two weeks, Ken McPeek is likely to have more starters than anyone in the four juvenile races. McPeek is expected to have at least one starter in each of the juvenile events--the Juvenile Turf, Juvenile Fillies Turf, ...

This year's Perfect Trip Award will recognize a Breeders' Cup Challenge race winner from this season's North American races that best exemplifies a ''Perfect Trip''. The winner will be selected from a panel of racing experts and will have the opportunity to experience his or her own ''Perfect Trip'' through Sentient Jet, with ...

The top three headlines in the news section of BloodHorse.com the morning of Oct. 19: Kaenel Retires From Race Riding Jockey Escobar Out 4-6 Weeks Albarado Off Oct. 18 Mounts at Keeneland Sadly, word was then received that at Blue Ribbon Downs in Sallisaw, Okla., rider Mark Pace was killed Oct. 18 when he was thrown from his mount, ...

The following was received via e-mail from W.M. Mac DeHart, a member of the Kentucky Racing Commission from 1980-84. His take on the racetrack gaming issue in Kentucky is shared by others in the state. ''Why does Kentucky need slot machines? ''Because our racetracks have not been able to fulfill their obligation to promote the sport in their ...

Waupaca (TrueNicks,SRO) is the newest stallion at Caines Stallion Station. He's a son of Forest Wildcat, who has sons among the leaders on the 2009 first crop (Wildcat Heir) and third crop (D'Wildcat) standings. An earner of over $500,000, Waupaca won six stakes events, placed in 11 others and certainly has the credentials to be a good one at ...