During a day of high prices that helped lift average, a son of successful South African sire Silvano topped the opening session of the 2013 Cape Premier Yearling Sale, the first sale of the year in South Africa.
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Dublin’s First Foal Arrives in New York
Dublin, winner of the 2009 Three Chimneys Hopeful Stakes (gr. I) as a 2-year-old at Saratoga Race Course, sired his first reported foal, a filly born Jan. 18 at Newtown Anner Stud Farm in Millbrook, N.Y.
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Joe Rocco Jr. Gets Win No. 1,000
Jockey Joe Rocco Jr. won his 1,000th race Jan. 24 when he took the ninth at Gulfstream Park for trainer Jane Cibelli aboard EBG Racing Stable’s Rustler Hustler.
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Small Ulcer Detected in Beholder’s Throat
Beholder, the champion 2-year-old filly of 2012, likely had an excuse when she was second in her sophomore debut Jan. 21 as the 1-5 favorite in the Santa Ynez Stakes (gr. II).
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South Africa – Trainer Vaughn Marshall
Trainer Vaughn Marshall talks about horses he has running in South Africa and the Cape Thoroughbred Premiere Yearling Sale.
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Cape Thoroughbred Sale – Mike Bass
Cape Town trainer Mike Bass talks about how he is a big fan of the Cape Thoroughbred Premiere Yearling Sale. He discusses how he shops for horses.
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South Africa – Jockey Karis Teetan
Jockey Karis Teetan talks about various horses he is riding and racing around South Africa.
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Cape Thoroughbred Sale – David Hepburn-Brown
David Hepburn-Brown, owner of Hemel ‘N Aarde Stud, talks about his operation and offerings at the Premier Yearling Sale.
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Cape Thoroughbred Sale Preview
Adrian Todd, COO of Cape Thoroughbred Sales, talks about the Cape Thoroughbred Premier Yearling Sale. It’s a Lifestyle
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Sajjhaa Cruises Clear in Cape Verdi
Trainer Saeed bin Suroor was expecting a huge effort from Sajjhaa in the $200,000 Cape Verdi Sponsored by Meydan Hotels (UAE-II) Jan. 24 at Meydan, and she delivered with a 3 3/4-length win for the Maktoum family’s Godolphin.
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Fair Grounds: Daisy Devine Makes Season Debut
James Miller’s Daisy Devine will make her 2013 debut in the $75,000 Marie G. Krantz Memorial Handicap at Fair Grounds Race Course & Slots Jan. 26, and she’s ready to roll despite a one-week postponement of the race.
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Cal Breeders Champion Stakes Draw Big Fields
Weewinnin, who blew out the Betfair Hollywood Park toteboard at 60-1 to take the King Glorious Stakes Dec. 16, will try two turns for the first time in the $300,000 California Breeders Champion Stakes Jan. 26 at Santa Anita.
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Woodbine Expects Similar Daily Purses in 2013
A two-year funding agreement reached with the government of Ontario will see Woodbine reduce Thoroughbred race dates by 14.7% in 2013 but will allow the track near Toronto to offer average daily purses comparable to 2012.
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Melnyk Mares to be Offered at Fasig-Tipton
Twenty-eight selected offerings from Eugene Melnyk’s Winding Oaks Farm have been added to the Fasig-Tipton Kentucky winter mixed sale and will be sold Feb. 11 by Taylor Made Sales Agency, agent.
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Stallions to be on Display at Northview PA
A “Parade of Stallions” that will include classic winner Smarty Jones will highlight the Jan. 27 open house at Northview PA Stallion Station in Peach Bottom, Pa.
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Hayward Speaks Out on Termination at NYRA
Former New York Racing Association president and chief executive officer Charles Hayward said Jan. 24 he wants the association to meet its obligations in the wake of his being fired last year.
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Assembly Speaker Weighs in on NY Casinos
The New York legislature’s most powerful Democrat said Jan. 24 he would be open to further casino development at Aqueduct Racetrack, as well as several other specific locations in New York City except for Manhattan.
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THS: Holy Bull Stakes
Tom LaMarra and Pete Denk discuss the tough field in the Holy Bull Stakes. Can Shanghai Bobby survive the other talented 3-year-olds?
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Downey Profile: Shanghai Bobby Put to Test
A field of 10, some of them with the look of real contenders, will decide whether Shanghai Bobby will be be upended coming off his 2-year-old championship in the Grade III Holy Bull Stakes at Gulfstream Park.
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NY Bill Would Ban Performance-Enhancing Drugs
Legislation calling for a ban on performance-enhancing drugs in horse racing has been sent to the New York Senate Racing, Gaming, and Wagering Committee.
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The Name Game: Deadline Set to Name for Free
The Jockey Club has issued a reminder to owners and breeders that a valid attempt to name foals of 2011 must be made by Feb. 1 to avoid a $100 late fee.
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Indiana Table Game Bill Advances in Committee
The Indiana Senate Public Policy Committee unanimously approved the bill, which would allow Hoosier Park and Indiana Downs to add table games like blackjack and roulette.
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Aqueduct Cancels Live Racing for Jan. 24
Citing extreme cold temperatures, the New York Racing Association has canceled racing at Aqueduct Racetrack for Thursday, Jan. 24.
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Selecting, Administering Joint Injection Drugs to Prevent Sepsis (AAEP 2012)
Of all the places a horse could develop an infection, a joint is one of the least favorable because it’s difficult to treat and can have catastrophic consequences. Veterinarians commonly treat arthritic joints with injections, and even hands well-practiced in joint injection techniques run into the occasional infection due to bacterial contamination.
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Action This Day Going to Peru
The 2-year-old male champion of 2003 stood at the Indiana Stallion Station.
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Inaugural Houston Ladies Classic Has Style
The inaugural running of the $400,000 Houston Ladies Classic — -the richest race run at Sam Houston Race Park since it opened in 1994 — -will feature round three for rivals Joyful Victory and Brushed by a Star.
Yesterday
Scarlet Strike Looks Primed for Santa Ysabel
After four consecutive in-the-money stakes efforts, Scarlet Strike should be ready for her picture in the $100,000 Santa Ysabel Stakes (gr. III) Jan. 26 at Santa Anita Park.
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Kindle Switches to Dirt for Santa Monica
After giving Mizdirection quite a tussle earlier this month on the hillside turf course, the speedster Kindle switches to dirt for the $250,000 Santa Monica Stakes (gr. II) Jan. 26 at Santa Anita Park.
Yesterday
Kauai Katie, New Stablemate Top Forward Gal
Kauai Katie has proven her talent among the best in North America, while Fusaichiswonderful is undefeated with four graded stakes victories earned in Puerto Rico. Pletcher saddles both at Gulfstream Jan. 26.
Yesterday
Team Valor to Sponsor Rushaway at Turfway
A sponsorship from Team Valor International will allow Turfway Park to restore the Rushaway Stakes to its Sprial Stakes (gr. III) undercard.
Yesterday
Grade II Winner Informed Sires First Foal
The first reported foal by multiple grade II winner Informed is a filly born Jan. 18 at Pat Thompson’s Ridgeley Farm.
Yesterday
Shanghai Bobby Faces Tough Field in Holy Bull
Undefeated 2-year-old champion faces nine opponents in 1 1/16-mile test at Gulfstream Park Jan. 26.
Yesterday
King David Figures to Reign in Connally
Scarlet Stable’s King David and jockey Rosie Napravnik figure to be a tough act in the John B. Connally Turf Cup Stakes (gr. IIIT) at Sam Houston Race Park Jan. 26.
Yesterday
And They’re Off: Eclipse Awards Edition
Lenny and Steve discuss the Eclipse Awards and Oxbow’s win in the Lecomte for trainer D. Wayne Lukas. Plus, John Shirreffs talks about Eblouissante, half sister to Zenyatta, including how to pronounce her name.
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Yesterday
Lukas Could Continue Streak in E.R. Bradley
Hall of Fame trainer D. Wayne Lukas looks to continue his hot streak in the $125,000 Col. E.R. Bradley Handicap (gr. IIIT) at Fair Grounds Race Course & Slots, sending out Optimizer in the Jan. 26 turf test for older males.
Yesterday
Early Triple Crown Nominations Due Jan. 26
The deadline for early Triple Crown nominations is Jan. 26 at 11:59 p.m. (all times Eastern). Each nomination must be accompanied by a fee of $600.
Yesterday
Spring At Last’s First Crop
by Ann Peters
One of the surprise stallion developments of 2012 is Spring At Last, who finished second behind Henrythenavigator on the year-end first-crop sire rankings.
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Lukas Weighs Options for Weekend Stakes Stars
Trainer D. Wayne Lukas had an anxious moment when victorious Will Take Charge stumbled while pulling up after winning the Smarty Jones Stakes Jan. 21 at Oaklawn Park, but the Hall of Fame trainer said the colt is doing well.
Yesterday
Woodbine Reaches Agreement with Ontario
Woodbine officials say an agreement in place with the province of Ontario will ensure live racing and industry stability for the next two years.
Yesterday
Glorious Change – by Eric Mitchell
A filly named Glorious Dancer caused two significant changes in the life of horseplayer Michael Beychok.
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Yesterday
NYTB Stallion Season Auction Starts Jan. 24
The New York Thoroughbred Breeders’ annual stallion season auction begins at 3 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 24 and continues through 3 p.m. Monday, Jan. 28.
Yesterday
BC Winner Court Vision Sires First Foal
Five-time grade I winner Court Vision had his first reported foal arrive when a filly was born Jan. 20 at Hill ‘n’ Dale Farm in Canada.
Yesterday
Derby Could Be Made With Under 40 Points
While there is an educated guess out there that 40 points may be the over-and-under to make the Kentucky Derby starting gate, there is reason to believe it will take fewer points than that.
Yesterday
Bloodstock & Markets – Starting Anew
New faces, new roles for ’13 emerge at the Keeneland January sale.
Yesterday
No Down Time at Turfway Park in February
Turfway Park has decided to race four additional days in February, meaning there will be continuity for the duration of its winter/spring meet.
Yesterday
Cuomo: Use VLT Revenue for Safety Measures
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo wants to dip into purse accounts to take $1.5 million to $2 million per year for equine safety programs at the state’s racetracks.
Yesterday
IEAH Sells Its Shares in Big Brown
International Equine Acquisitions Holdings has sold all 11 of its shares in champion and dual classic winner Big Brown to a group that includes Robert N. Clay’s Three Chimneys Farm.
Yesterday
Cape Town Yearling Sale Starts Jan. 24
Value buys at two-day South African auction is expected to draw yearling-to-juvenile pinhookers.
Yesterday
Trade Zone: Equine Venereal Diseases
Equine STDs can affect pregnancy outcomes and breeding stock’s welfare.
Pat Cumming’s Dubai Picks: Jan. 24
Pat Cummings’ analysis of racing Jan. 24 at the Dubai World Cup Carnival at Meydan Racecourse in the United Arabe Emirates.
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