Trainer Tom Albertrani had very little to be critical of when Criticism finished a hard-charging second.
Horse racing newsTrainer Tom Albertrani had very little to be critical of when Criticism finished a hard-charging second. To Sunshine for Life in the Grade 3 Athenia Handicap at Belmont three weeks ago.
After all, Criticism was making her first start in 10 months, running at a distance shorter than she prefers, and attempting to chase down a [...]
Stud fees at top farms flat or dipping.
Horse racing newsStud fees at top farms flat or dipping. The general trend in central Kentucky stud fees is following the one seen at 2008’s yearling sales: prices are dropping, or, at least, remaining the same.
The latest large Lexington farm to hold the line or trim fees is Hill ‘n’ Dale, which lowered the prices on almost [...]
Peppers Pride is ready to try again.
Horse racing newsPeppers Pride is ready to try again.
The New Mexico thoroughbred mare is entered in a 6-furlong allowance race Saturday at Zia Park, bidding for what would be a North American record 17th career victory in as many starts.
Peppers Pride never has raced outside New Mexico and could break the mark of 16 straight wins she [...]
September 29, 1938 Greyhound sets the trotting world record.
Horse racing newsSeptember 29, 1938 Greyhound sets the trotting world record. Of 1:55-1/4 in a time trial at the Red Mile in Lexington, Kentucky.
September 30, 1989 Goalie Jeff wins the Tattersalls Pace final for 3-year-olds in 1:51.3 at the Red Mile.
October 1, 1971 Steady Star sets the pacing world record of 1:52 in a time trial at [...]
Trainer Larry Jones plans to retire after next year Breeders Cup.
Horse racing newsTrainer Larry Jones plans to retire after next year Breeders Cup. Ending a career in which his filly Eight Belles collapsed and died after finishing second in the Kentucky Derby.
Im just physically tired, and it seems like I have a hard time keeping everybody happy, Jones said.
In an interview Tuesday with The Associated Press, Jones [...]
The final session of Keeneland September Yearling Sale saw average prices drop more.
Horse racing newsThe final session of Keeneland September Yearling Sale saw average prices drop more. Than 15 percent from 2007, while the overall average for the 15-day sale fell 10.2 percent from last year.
Still Keeneland says it totaled nearly $328 million in sales, making this the fourth-highest grossing September sale.
The top price Tuesday was $50,000 paid by [...]
History awaits Curlin in Saturday Jockey Club Gold Cup if he can become.
Horse racing newsHistory awaits Curlin in Saturday Jockey Club Gold Cup if he can become. The first North American racehorse to break $10 million in earnings. A meeting with Big Brown and some of Europes top horses in the Breeders Cup Classic is still possible, too.
Owner Jess Jackson said Tuesday hed like to see Curlin run in [...]
Dandy Nicholls and apprentice William Carson met face to face for the first time minutes before the race.
Horse racing newsDandy Nicholls and apprentice William Carson met face to face for the first time minutes before the race. But teamed up to give the Thirsk trainer his fifth winner of the John Smiths Gold Cup in nine years with Regal Parade at Ayr yesterdayto give the Thirsk trainer his fifth winner of the John Smiths [...]
Delosvientos set a track record while winning the $100,000 Point Given Stakes at Monmouth Park on Sunday.
Horse racing newsDelosvientos set a track record while winning the $100,000 Point Given Stakes at Monmouth Park on Sunday. Beating Phil the Power by 3 1/2 lengths.
The 5-year-old gelding took the lead shortly after the field of four left the gate and covered the 1 1/2 miles over a fast main track in 2:31.12, breaking the record [...]
Suddenly, there is a cut-throat edge to the once bland landscape of all-weather racing.
Horse racing newsSuddenly, there is a cut-throat edge to the once bland landscape of all-weather racing. It may never command much public affection this side of the Atlantic but the capacity to forge links with the headline dirt races of America has produced a face-off between British and Irish venues.
Late last Friday, it was announced from Ireland [...]
