Classic Horse-Racing Quotes: Horse-Racing History in the Words of Those Who Made It
Miami Herald (Free subscription) | yesterday
Quality Road, winner of this year's Florida Derby, will be back in the classroom Saturday at Aqueduct Racetrack. The three-year-old colt has another session of school scheduled with the starting gate.
Miami Herald (Free subscription) | yesterday
Mafaaz, winner of the Kentucky Derby Challenge Stakes this year in England, is battling back from medical problems that have kept him from racing. The three-year-old is part of trainer Kiaran McLaughlin's stable.
Baltimore Sun (Free subscription) | 11/20/2009
Hopefuls asked to help urge county to act on Arundel Mills proposal The company hoping to bring slots to Arundel Mills mall held a career fair Thursday that was heavy on lobbying for the not-yet-approved project, asking prospective job-seekers to sign postcards addressed to the Anne Arundel County Council in support of the casino.
ESPN (Free subscription) | 11/20/2009
The Turf Publicists of America has named the human connections of 2009 Breeders' Cup Classic winner Zenyatta as the recipients of the organization's Big Sport of Turfdom Award, the organization announced on Thursday.
ESPN (Free subscription) | 11/20/2009
If you start with the highweight and go from there, well, figuring out the Cardinal Handicap looks a bit tricky.
ESPN (Free subscription) | 11/20/2009
Gone Astray will seek his third straight stakes win in Saturday's Grade 3, $100,000 Discovery Handicap for 3-year-olds at Aqueduct. In his last two starts, Gone Astray has won the $1 million Pennsylvania Derby and the $150,000 Ohio Derby.
Miami Herald (Free subscription) | 11/19/2009
The people directing the career of Breeders' Cup Classic winner Zenyatta have been named the recipients of the 2009 Big Sport of Turfdom Award. The Turf Publicists of America (TPA) are recognizing the efforts of owners Jerry and Ann Moss, trainer John Shirreffs and his wife Dottie and jockey Mike Smith.
Miami Herald (Free subscription) | 11/17/2009
Two female thoroughbreds will be remembered as the two best racehorses of 2009. Three-year-old filly Rachel Alexandra and five-year-old mare Zenyatta were head and withers above all the horses which competed during the year.
Miami Herald (Free subscription) | 11/17/2009
Churchill Downs plans to double down on night racing next year, offering twice as many racing events under new permanent lights in hopes of whipping up interest long after the Kentucky Derby.
Miami Herald (Free subscription) | 11/17/2009
Churchill Downs is doubling down on night racing next year.
Miami Herald (Free subscription) | 11/16/2009
Hall of Fame trainer Bobby Frankel died Monday morning after a battle with leukemia. He was 68 years old.
ESPN (Free subscription) | 11/16/2009
Bobby Frankel, who rose from the streets of Brooklyn to become one of the most successful and respected trainers in the history of Thoroughbred racing, died early Monday morning at his home in Pacific Palisades, Calif., from complications of lymphoma.
Miami Herald (Free subscription) | 11/16/2009
Hall of Fame trainer Bobby Frankel has died. He was 68.
ESPN (Free subscription) | 11/15/2009
On the eve of the start of a 30-day suspension stemming from a medication violation at Churchill Downs, Rick Dutrow sent out the winner of the Mrs.
ESPN (Free subscription) | 11/15/2009
When you're hot you're hot and when you're not you're not. The old adage certainly applied to the Carl G. Rose Classic after Too Many Toyz registered his fourth straight victory with a thrilling one-length decision over the 3-5 favorite It's a Bird.
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