- Strong List of Nominees for First Penn Mile - Thu, 23 May 2013 14:46:13 +0000 - Thoroughbred Racing | BloodHorse.com - The nominations list for the inaugural $500,000 Penn Mile at Hollywood Casino at Penn National Race Course June 1 includes many of the top grass 3-year-olds currently in training.
- Obviously Stretches Out in American Handicap - Wed, 22 May 2013 23:44:36 +0000 - Thoroughbred Racing | BloodHorse.com - Second in his comeback race last month, Obviously gets back to his favored one-mile distance in the $150,000 American Handicap (gr. IIT) May 25 on the turf at Betfair Hollywood Park.
- Hessonite Tops Sheepshead Bay Stakes Lineup - Wed, 22 May 2013 23:06:22 +0000 - Thoroughbred Racing | BloodHorse.com - Four strong turf fillies will tangle May 25 in the $200,000 Sheepshead Bay Stakes (gr. IIT) at Belmont Park. Hessonite, Strathnaver, Starformer, and Mystical Star all share status as 120-pound highweights in a field of eight.
- Hooh Why Most Seasoned in Arlington Matron - Wed, 22 May 2013 22:42:31 +0000 - Thoroughbred Racing | BloodHorse.com - Grade I winner Hooh Why towers over her foes in terms of accomplishments going into the May 25 Arlington Matron Stakes (gr. III) at Arlington Park.
- Alternation Remains in Training for Fall - Wed, 22 May 2013 22:34:38 +0000 - Thoroughbred Racing | BloodHorse.com - Pin Oak Stables' multiple graded stakes-winning millionaire Alternation remains in light training at Churchill Downs with Donnie Von Hemel, according to a May 22 press release.
- Nates Mineshaft Back After 11-Month Layoff - Wed, 22 May 2013 21:54:21 +0000 - Thoroughbred Racing | BloodHorse.com - Multiple graded stakes winner Nates Mineshaft highlights the lineup for this year's $150,000 Hanshin Cup (gr. III) at Arlington Park May 25, making his first appearance for owner Windy Hill Farm in more than 11 months.
- Distance Key for Dark Cove in Louisville 'Cap - Wed, 22 May 2013 21:25:15 +0000 - Thoroughbred Racing | BloodHorse.com - After going the distance for his first career graded stakes win on the Keeneland Race Course turf, Dark Cove will try to do the same on the Churchill Downs green in the Louisville Handicap (gr. IIIT) May 25.
- Full Arlington Classic Awaits Admiral Kitten - Wed, 22 May 2013 21:20:01 +0000 - Thoroughbred Racing | BloodHorse.com - Admiral Kitten leads 12 sophomore contenders in the $150,000 Arlington Classic (gr. IIIT) at Arlington Park on May 25, Illinois Derby (gr. III) runner-up Fordubai also in the mix.
- Irish Mission Returns to Woodbine in Nassau - Wed, 22 May 2013 20:42:21 +0000 - Thoroughbred Racing | BloodHorse.com - Irish Mission and Northern Passion, first and second, respectively, in last spring's Woodbine Oaks, renew their acquaintance in the $200,00 Nassau Stakes (Can-IIT) May 25 on the grass at Woodbine.
- Irish Jockey Eddie Ahern Suspended 10 Years - Wed, 22 May 2013 18:38:30 +0000 - Thoroughbred Racing | BloodHorse.com - The British Horseracing Authority suspended jockey Eddie Ahern May 22 for 10 years after he was found to have committed multiple racing violations including holding back a mount at Lingfield in January 2011.
- Husbands Out 3-4 Months With Tibia Fracture - Wed, 22 May 2013 18:02:38 +0000 - Thoroughbred Racing | BloodHorse.com - Patrick Husbands, seven-time Sovereign Award winner as Canada's top jockey, will miss three to four months after fracturing his right tibia in a fall at Woodbine May 20.
- Probe of Horse Death at Mountaineer Continues - Wed, 22 May 2013 13:54:14 +0000 - Thoroughbred Racing | BloodHorse.com - West Virginia Racing Commission officials said May 21 they are continuing an investigation into the April death of a horse at Mountaineer Casino, Racetrack & Resort, and are developing protocol to handle such incidents.
- Increased Fan Security Planned on Belmont Day - Wed, 22 May 2013 13:51:01 +0000 - Thoroughbred Racing | BloodHorse.com - The New York Racing Association has revised its security policies and procedures for fans attending the 145th running of the Belmont Stakes (gr. I) June 8.
- Proposal Shows Split Between Racing, Gaming - Wed, 22 May 2013 13:14:24 +0000 - Thoroughbred Racing | BloodHorse.com - A request for authorization for an economic study on Thoroughbred and Greyhound racing and breeding in West Virginia shed light on the friction between the racing and gaming sectors in the state.
- Convicted Trainer Gets Another Chance in WV - Wed, 22 May 2013 12:24:53 +0000 - Thoroughbred Racing | BloodHorse.com - A trainer who pleaded guilty in 2010 on drug charges was granted a conditional occupational permit by the West Virginia Racing Commission May 21, but he was told the license has "zero tolerance" conditions.
- First Step Toward Cutbacks in Illinois Racing - Tue, 21 May 2013 22:46:48 +0000 - Thoroughbred Racing | BloodHorse.com - The Illinois Racing Board on May 21 took the first, tentative step toward cutting back the state's racing schedule in light of a looming funding shortage and legislative inaction on corrective measures.
- Decision on Sign DQ Expected in Early July - Tue, 21 May 2013 18:47:39 +0000 - Thoroughbred Racing | BloodHorse.com - David Royse, representing Sign's owners, said the stewards mistakenly believed they were obligated to include a disqualification (and resulting purse forfeiture) as a minimum requirement of the current KHRC rule.
- Hearing Officer to Consider DQ of Sign - Mon, 20 May 2013 21:46:11 +0000 - Thoroughbred Racing | BloodHorse.com - A Kentucky hearing officer will review a decision to disqualify Sign from victory in the 2012 Pocahontas Stakes (gr. II) at Churchill Downs following a positive test for methocarbamol (Robaxin).
- Unlimited Budget May Take on Boys in Belmont - Mon, 20 May 2013 19:40:51 +0000 - Thoroughbred Racing | BloodHorse.com - After bypassing the Preakness, trainer Todd Pletcher has a deep group of possible contenders for the Belmont Stakes, including Kentucky Oaks (gr. I) third-place finisher Unlimited Budget.
- New Federal Drug Legislation Introduced - Mon, 20 May 2013 14:54:23 +0000 - Thoroughbred Racing | BloodHorse.com - A U.S. Senator and four members of the House of Representatives have introduced the Horseracing Integrity and Safety Act of 2013 to regulate/prohibit substances, methods, and treatments that may be used in racing.
