Horse Racing News by Tom LaMarra
Posted 10/29/12 10:35 AM by Tom LaMarra
A flight carrying a contingent of Breeders' Cup horses from New York to California was rescheduled to 1 a.m. EDT Oct. 29 and was able to take off as Hurricane Sandy approached the Northeast, Breeders' Cup officials said.
Posted 9/29/12 5:42 PM by Tom LaMarra
Gary and Mary West's Power Broker made short work of the field in the $250,000 FrontRunner Stakes.
Posted 8/31/12 1:23 PM by Tom LaMarra
Kentucky Gov. Steve Beshear Aug. 30 said regulations designed to reform some aspects of the state's equine medication policy will be implemented despite action by a legislative committee that found them deficient.
Posted 6/30/12 9:12 PM by Tom LaMarra
Dr. Kendall Hansen and Skychai Racing's Hansen returned from a layoff in a big way with a dominant victory in the $250,000 Iowa Derby June 30 at Prairie Meadows Racetrack & Casino.
Posted 5/25/12 3:15 PM by Tom LaMarra
A Standardbred trainer was suspended in New York May 24 for an alleged 1,700 equine medication violations after a joint investigation by New York and New Jersey regulators.
Posted 5/25/12 2:11 PM by Tom LaMarra
Experience and previous success on the Belmont Park dirt surface could be the deciding factor when a short but strong field gathers for the $750,000 Metropolitan Handicap at one mile May 28.
Posted 5/4/12 2:27 PM by Tom LaMarra
The infield at Churchill Downs was in the process of being evacuated and the American Turf delayed for at least 45 minutes as a strong line of storms approached Louisville, Ky., from the west at about 4:30 p.m. EDT.
Posted 3/26/12 1:41 PM by Tom LaMarra
The coupled entry of Mark Valeski and Mr. Bowling was made the 2-1 morning-line favorite in a full field of 14 for the $1 million Louisiana Derby at Fair Grounds Race Course & Slots April 1.
Posted 1/16/12 7:30 PM by Tom LaMarra
Bill Mott wins Eclipse as Leading Trainer
Posted 1/16/12 7:20 PM by Tom LaMarra
Amazombie wins Eclipse Award as Sprint Champ