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Horse Bone Is Dense, Vulnerable
In any case of leg fracture in a Thoroughbred, healing is slow to occur. Infection and laminitis often result after fractures. Is weak breeding part of the problem? more...
Equine Fractures Are Difficult
PETA wants to halt Thoroughbred race track breakdowns by changing the standards of the Sport of Kings. Authorities say concerns are unfounded; most race horses thrive. more...
One Rescue But Slaughter Continues
As inhumane conditions for horses and slaughter continue, one Little Cliff, a claiming racehorse named for turf writer Cliff Guilliams, was saved by concerned horsemen. more...
Hall of Fame Class Includes Tiznow
Nominees to the National Museum of Racing's Hall of Fame include the only two-time Breeders' Cup Classic champ, Tiznow, jockey Edgar Prado, and trainer Carl Nafzger. more...
Shoemaker's 23 Kentucky Derbies
Jockey Bill "Willie" Shoemaker had more Kentucky Derby mounts than his contemporary rival, Bill Hartack, and Eddie Arcaro, who was finishing his career in the 1960s. more...
Although one Kentucky Derby win shy of Hartack and Arcaro, Bill "Willie" Shoemaker was the first jockey to earn $100 million, and collected more Eclipse Awards. more...
Only Arcaro Won Two Triple Crowns
Eddie Arcaro is the only jockey in history to ride two Triple Crown champions, winning in 1941 and 1948. He was the first of two jockeys to win five Kentucky Derbies. more...
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By: Michael Souza
Communities fight two different battles for same reason: Preservation more...
By: Michael Souza
Call Me Larry wins sixth race at Aqueduct by a length. Owner Suzie O'Cain of Highcliff Farm donates portion of winnings to the Breast Cancer Research Foundation. more...
Spitzer will not re-bid Franchise
By: Michael Souza
Awarding of NYRA Franchise proceeds with Excelsior Racing being chosen by Ad Hoc Committee. Empire Racing is still a contender. more...
Saratoga is Not Jim Dandy in 2007
By: Michael Souza
This year's new marketing ploy, "Win and You're In" Automatic Berths has caused NYRA to reschedule the Whitney one week earlier. Will owners bypass the Jim Dandy? more...
Barbaro to Win the Triple Crown?
By: Mark Barnes
The sport of kings has longed for a Triple Crown Winner for nearly three decades. With a victory at the Kentucky Derby, Barbaro is the newest hope to join an elite group. more...
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