The weekend's news that Yonaguska has been relocated to Louisiana at first seems like a bit of a demotion for the son of Cherokee Run. A closer look reveals that it might be the best thing that could happen...
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Eight months ago when I wrote about the retirement of both Sadler's Wells and Storm Cat ( Northern Dancer Pensioned ), I thought that was the end of the story. Nope. Storm Cat is back in service -- this...
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If you haven't read the news, Brass Hat is back in training for a 2009 campaign. While the grade I-winning son of Prized has never been an iron horse, he has at least been fairly consistent -- and it's...
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"We have a crisis in Thoroughbred racing." When Scott Palmer VMD says that, it's worth paying attention. Palmer is a past president of the American Association of Equine Practitioners ( AAEP ) and head...
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"The Blood-Horse" is an unusual appellation. Non-horseracing types raise an eyebrow when hearing the name for the first time, and even some who make Thoroughbreds their life's work aren't entirely sure...
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The Thoroughbred bloodstock market has tanked, investors and even fans are leaving the industry in droves, and the world economy shows no signs of a quick turn-around. Can there be a silver lining to these...
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A loud chorus of scoffing has been the Thoroughbred industry's response to the $20 million estimated valuation of Horse of the Year Curlin in recent discussions . Jess Jackson has offered $4 million for...
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Much has been said about the prospects for 2007 Kentucky Broodmare of the Year Better Than Honour , who will be sold at this year's Fasig-Tipton November sale. ( News story , Hammer Time blog post ) What...
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A 4-year-old campaign in which she captured four grade I stakes and three grade II contests to go 7-for-7 overall -- with earnings of over $2.1 million -- should wrap up a Horse of the Year title for Zenyatta...
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Say it ain't so. The Broad Brush sire line suffered a setback today when it was announced that his son Mongoose ( SRO ) has been sold to stand in Peru. ( Full story .) Don't get me wrong -- I hope Mongoose...
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