Zayat Family: Paynter Continues Improvement
Zayat Stables reported Sept. 7 that its 3-year-old colt Paynter continues to improve after a rough couple of days and remains comfortable in casts he wears because of laminitis.
Patterson Named Chair of Delaware Commission
W. Duncan Patterson and Edward Stegmeier have been appointed chairman and secretary, respectively, of the Delaware Thoroughbred Racing Commission by Gov. Jack Markell.
Breeders’ Cup Winner Maram Dies, Leaves Foal
Maram, winner of the 2008 Grey Goose Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Fillies Turf, died Sept. 6 from an acute illness, according to a release. The 6-year-old mare was at Sheltowee Farm in Midway, Ky.
Travers Tie a Golden Ticket to Stud Future
MAHUBAH’S CORNER
Montana-based Magic City Thoroughbreds cashed in a Golden Ticket of its own Aug. 25 when its colt of that name dead-heated with favored Alpha for the historic Travers Stakes.
In brief
A brief synopsis of today’s happenings in Thoroughbred Racing from brisnet.com.
Horse Racing League Reaches Out to Fans
Stronach Group continues promoting the concept of league horse racing with updated standings and team merchandise.
Gutierrez Will Try to Win BC Derby for Mentor
Jockey Mario Gutierrez will attempt to win the $200,000 British Columbia Derby Sept. 9 at Hastings Racecourse for his mentor, Glen Todd, who has entered a trio of strong challengers in the $200,000 event at 1 1/8 miles.
Ortensia heads 15-strong field in Haydock Sprint Cup
The Group 1 Sprint Cup is the highlight of the Flat season at Haydock Park, and the 2012 renewal, which takes place on Saturday, promises to be the most cosmopolitan ever with representatives from Australia, France and Ireland as well as a strong British-trained presence among the 15-strong field.
West Point rematch set for Cole; Gitchee Goomie, Hessonite meet yet again
The stalwarts of the New York-bred turf divisions will head postward on Sunday as Belmont Park hosts the $150,000 Ashley T. Cole and $150,000 John Hettinger. Both races will be contested at 1 1/8 miles on the inner turf, with the John Hettinger restricted to fillies and mares.
Countdown to the Cup: HOY Follies
It’s obvious no one is stepping up to claim the title that is totally up for grabs and no doubt won’t be decided until the free for all that will be the Breeders’ Cup Classic.
Hollywood to Close Main Track for Maintenance
The Cushion Track at Betfair Hollywood Park will be closed for maintenance at the conclusion of training hours Sept. 14, the Inglewood, Calif. track announced.
THS: Masters Stakes
Tom and Pete handicap the Presque Isle Masters Stakes.
MJC Introduces ‘Virtual Finish Line’
The Maryland Jockey Club has introduced a Virtual Finish Line at the Laurel Park fall meeting. The video insertion technology delivers virtual distance markers and a virtual finish line on the main track and turf course.
The Thoroughbred Owners and Breeders Association announced that live video coverage of the 27th Annual National Awards Dinner to be held Sept. 7 will be available on bloodhorse.com.
Krone Among Riders in Doncaster Charity Race
Sixteen former jockeys will return to the saddle, including Hall of Fame rider Julie Krone, in the Clipper Logistics Legends Classified Stakes at Doncaster on opening day of the Ladbrokes St. Leger Festival Sept. 12.
Bejarano, Miller honored as leading jockey, trainer at Del Mar
At mid-season, pursuit of Del Mar’s 2012 riding championship was a three-way battle among Rafael Bejarano, Garrett Gomez and Joe Talamo. A short time later, with a burst of victories, Bejarano was alone and in control atop the standings en route to his second Del Mar title and first since 2008.
Handle, purse payouts increase during Del Mar’s 75th anniversary season
Del Mar finished up a sparkling summer run Wednesday, closing out a 37-day season with a rush not quite like any it has had before.
Purses, Handle Soar at Del Mar’s 75th Meet
Del Mar completed its 75th season with sizable increases in purses and on-track and all-source wagering, but attendance took a slight dip during the 37-day meet at the Southern California track that ended Sept. 5.
Rolling Fog scores in Del Mar Futurity
Arnold Zetcher LLC’s Rolling Fog tracked in second throughout Wednesday’s Grade 1, $300,000 Del Mar Futurity on the track’s closing day before gaining command in the lane and holding off the late-running, 6-5 favorite Know More by 1 1/4 lengths on the wire.
Rolling Fog Wins Historic Del Mar Futurity
Rolling Fog held sway over 8-5 favorite Know More in the Del Mar Futurity Sept. 5, giving trainer Bob Baffert a record 11th win in the closing-day feature and jockey Rafael Bejarano a record 13th stakes score at the meet.
Jazzy Idea Christens Laurel Meet With Record
Owner/trainer Edwin Merryman’s Jazzy Idea kicked off the Laurel Park meet in style with a course-record victory in the $100,000 Jameela Stakes at six furlongs on the turf.
Paynter ‘Walking Comfortably,’ Bloodwork OK
Haskell Invitational (gr. I) winner Paynter, who was diagnosed with laminitis Sept. 4, was “walking comfortably” Sept. 5, and his bloodwork came back normal, the Zayat family said.
Field Fills for Arlington-Washington Lassie
An overflow field of 14 juvenile fillies including stakes winners Sweet Redemption, American Sugar and Gold Edge passed the entry box for the $150,000 Arlington-Washington Lassie (gr. III), run at a one-turn mile Sept. 8.
Groupie Doll established herself as the nation’s leading female sprinter earlier this season, recording smashing Grade 1 wins in the Humana Distaff and Madison Stakes, but is perhaps a little forgotten by the racing public following a planned four-month freshening. The four-year-old filly will have the opportunity to make another favorable impression Saturday, and re-affirm her status as a top contender for this year’s Breeders’ Cup Filly & Mare Sprint, when she lines up for Grade 2, $400,000 Presque Isle Down Masters Stakes.
Nine entered in Super Derby
Blueskiesnrainbows will face eight rivals off a two-month break in Saturday’s Grade 2, $500,000 Super Derby at Louisiana Downs as he seeks his second straight stakes score.
Paynter’s condition improves slightly
Owner Ahmed Zayat revealed at midday Wednesday that the health of Grade 1 Haskell Invitational winner Paynter had shown slight improvement. The son of Awesome Again has battled colitis for more than a week and recently developed laminitis and three of his four feet.
Attorney and former legislator Bob Heleringer’s new book “Equine Regulatory Law” sheds light on equine law through stories of human drama.
Blueskiesnrainbows Ready for Super Derby
California-based Blueskiesnrainbows, who won the grade II Swaps Stakes in the Golden State last time out, will take on eight rivals in the Super Derby at Louisiana Downs.
Eight Enter Arlington-Washington Futurity
Curtis Green’s local stakes winner Muppet Man brings a two-for-two record into the $150,000 Arlington-Washington Futurity (gr. III), headlining a field of eight juveniles set to go a one-turn mile at Arlington Park Sept. 8.
Ellis Park Has Successful 2012 Meet
Despite a closing Labor Day weekend that saw the aftermath of Hurricane Isaac inundate western Kentucky with a deluge of rain, Ellis Park concluded its 29-day meet with increases in attendance and handle.
A newly formed entity owned by executives of Saratoga Harness Racing Inc. has received initial approval to purchase 30% of Ellis Park for $4 million.
Oasis Dream Sires 59th Stakes Winner
A look at Sept. 5 racing in Europe, including the 59th stakes winner for Oasis Dream.
Air Support Tops Bowling Green Field of Five
Stuart S. Janney III’s Air Support will be the 118-pound highweight in a compact field of five for the $200,000 Bowling Green Handicap (gr. IIT) Sept. 8, as stakes action returns to Belmont Park.
Groupie Doll Resurfaces in Masters Stakes
Multiple grade I stakes winner Groupie Doll, who got a freshening in the spring and summer, is among the 12 fillies and mares entered in the Presque Isle Downs Masters Stakes (gr. II) at Presque Isle Downs & Casino Sept. 8.
The summer stars of Saratoga have their sights set on Belmont Park this fall, with champions-in-the-making vying in 21 graded stakes beginning Saturday.
Penn National Reschedules Two Turf Stakes
Two $50,000 turf stakes scheduled for the weekend of Sept. 7-8 at Hollywood Casino at Penn National Race Course have been rescheduled for the weekend of September 14-15.
Chasing the Cup – 2012 BC Challenge Races
Win a Breeders’ Cup Challenge race, and you’re in the Breeders’ Cup. We honor those who have won challenge races, and present the remaining schedule.
Handle, Purses Up Double Digits in August
Aided by an increase in race days, pari-mutuel handle and purses in August registered the largest gains in recent memory, according to the Thoroughbred Racing Economic Indicators released Sept. 5.
Harbor the Gold Colt Tops Washington Sale
A full brother to two-time Washington State Horse of the Year Noosa Beach was sold for $55,000 to top the Washington Thoroughbred Breeders and Owners Association’s summer yearling and mixed sale.
Canadian Champion Rainbows for Life Dies
Rainbows for Life, a three-time Canadian champion who was a leading sire in the Czech Republic and the Slovak Republic, was euthanized Sept. 1 because of the infirmities of old age.
Hunters Bay Favored in Full Presque Isle Mile
Stronach Stables’ Hunters Bay, whose three-race win streak was broken when he stepped into grade I company last out, is the moderate 3-1 morning line choice in an oversubscribed edition of the Presque Isle Mile Sept. 7.
Laurel Park Meet Features More Money, Stakes
Laurel Park will begin a 69-day meet Sept. 5 with average daily purses of $240,000 and an expanded stakes schedule.
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