Ron Geary, owner of Ellis Park, has announced that he will not open the racetrack as scheduled this weekend for its 44-day meet. discuss this »
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Mike Iavarone told ESPN that his patience with trainer Rick Dutrow is growing thin and that he is "on a short leash." discuss this »
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Veterinarians are none to happy that the sport has turned a fault-based eye towards them as the causes for racing's woes, specifically in regards to medication. discuss this »
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Kentucky Governor Steve Beshear dissolved the Kentucky Horse Racing Authority and created a new oversight panel, the Kentucky Horse Racing Commission. discuss this »
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"Once the gates opened, the only thing (Dr. Fager) wanted in front of him was the wind." discuss this »
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With a stablemate to work with, Curlin took to the Churchill Downs turf course with ease on Tuesday. "It went perfectly," said trainer Steve Asmussen. discuss this »
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According to the Courier Press, "Ellis Park won't open its doors today for the scheduled start of live horse racing, but the starting gates might not be shuttered forever." discuss this »
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The Dubai Golden Shaheen winner is along the lead nominees for Calder's Summit of Speed. Dream Rush is another notable headliner. discuss this »
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The out-of-competition tests for EPO ordered by the New Jersey Racing Commission on 41 of trainer Bruce Levine’s horses at Monmouth Park came back negative, according to the commission’s executive director, Frank Zanzuccki. discuss this »
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Minority ownership in Curlin was shifted to a court-appointed monitor which should allow the Horse of the Year free reign to run anywhere. discuss this »
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A 16-1 chance, Frozen Fire flew down the outside to win the Dubai Duty Free Irish Derby while Alessandro Volta caused enough trouble for the main favorites in a dramatic renewal. The win was the third consecutive training score for Aidan O'Brien and second straight for jockey Seamus Heffernan. discuss this »
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Said trainer Richard Dutrow of the work, "I would rather go slower than faster. So, the horse looks like he is fine. I can’t tell you we got any problems, you know. So far, so good." discuss this »
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After five days, no verdict has been reached in the federal trial of William Gallion and Shirley Cunningham, Curlin's part-owners discuss this »
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A suspensory injury has led to the retirement of Santa Anita Handicap winner Heatseeker, throwing the California handicap division into farther turmoil. discuss this »
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"For the first few months of testing, warnings will be given in all cases in which the thresholds are exceeded. After that, the steroids will be reclassified so that violations will result in disqualifications and redistribution of purse money." discuss this »
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Some of the Dispatchers take another shot with the third edition of the Sixty Minute Six with race analysis when they start paring down the picks. discuss this »
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Blood-Horse: The Thoroughbred Racing Associations said the circumstances surrounding the announced closure of Ellis Park in western Kentucky stem in part from lack of a long-term strategy on the part of horsemen and racetracks. discuss this »
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Champs Elysees and Sudan are both entered for Saturday's United Nations Handicap at Monmouth Park, a Breeders' Cup "Win and You're In" event that will be carried live on ESPN2. discuss this »
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