Thoroughbred Racing

Orb A One Hit Wonder Or Legit Triple Crown Threat?

Associated Press — Fri, 17 May 2013 19:01:33 +0000

BALTIMORE -- Everything's a go for Orb. The Kentucky Derby winner was in a playful mood the day before the Preakness, making faces for photographers between nibbles of grass outside his stall at Pimlico Race Course.

Orb Draws Rail As 1-1 Favorite In Preakness Stakes

Associated Press — Thu, 16 May 2013 00:33:03 +0000

BALTIMORE -- The Preakness draw was over, and trainer Shug McGaughey listed a variety of reasons why he was OK with having Kentucky Derby winner Orb starting Saturday's race from the rail. Then someone asked him, "If you had your choice, where would you want to be?" Without hesitation, McGaughey responded, "The outside."

Top Sire Storm Cat Euthanized At 30

Associated Press — Wed, 24 Apr 2013 20:43:00 +0000

LEXINGTON, Ky. -- Storm Cat, the thoroughbred stallion who once commanded one of the highest breeding fees in North America, died Wednesday at Overbrook Farm in Lexington. He was 30.

Ric Waldman, manager of Storm Cat's stud career, said the horse was euthanized due to complications from old age. Waldman said Storm Cat appeared to have cancer but tests were not performed because they could have caused him pain.

Governor Beshear Implements Horse Racing Regulation

Associated Press — Thu, 30 Aug 2012 22:58:25 +0000

LOUISVILLE, Ky. -- Kentucky Governor Steve Beshear has wielded his executive authority to implement a regulation allowing only government veterinarians to administer race-day drugs to horses.

Regulation To Safeguard Horses Hits Snag In Ky.

Associated Press — Mon, 27 Aug 2012 18:59:58 +0000

FRANKFORT, Ky. -- A proposed regulation that would allow only government veterinarians to administer race-day drugs to horses has hit a snag in Kentucky.

Belmont winner to stand at Lane's End in Kentucky

Associated Press — Thu, 16 Aug 2012 21:41:04 +0000

LEXINGTON, Ky. -- Belmont Stakes winner Union Rags will begin his stallion career at Lane's End Farm in Kentucky.

Turfway Park Cancels Premier Fall Racing Event

Associated Press — Wed, 08 Aug 2012 16:45:08 +0000

LOUISVILLE, Ky. -- Turfway Park has scratched its premier fall racing event, marking the latest setback for the struggling track in northern Kentucky.

Churchill Downs Announces Plans For The Mansion

Associated Press — Tue, 31 Jul 2012 17:43:40 +0000

LOUISVILLE, Ky. -- Move over Millionaire's Row. Churchill Downs will soon have The Mansion to cater to the rich and famous at the Kentucky Derby.