thoroughbred Archive

Derby Winner I’ll Have Another Takes 2012 Preakness Stakes

I'll Have Another heads to Belmont Park in three weeks with a chance to become Thoroughbred racing's 12th Triple Crown winner after nipping a determined Bodemeister in a terrific renewal of the Preakness Stakes (gr. I) May 19 at Pimlico Race Course... Read more here: Derby Winner I'll Have Another Takes...
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NETRC Accepts 100th Retired Racehorse

In 2011, the organization achieved a 120% adoption rate by placing 30 Thoroughbreds in approved homes while maintaining an average herd size of 24. More: NETRC Accepts 100th Retired Racehorse ...
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Racing Medication Reform Advocacy Website Launched

The Jockey Club and the Thoroughbred Owners and Breeders Association (TOBA) May 10 announced the launch of an advocacy website--cleanhorseracing.org--that is dedicated to the reform of horse racing medication rules. ... Read the rest here: Racing Medication Reform Advocacy Website Launched ...
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Congress Hears Race-Day Medication Testimony from Industry

The witnesses--including Thoroughbred owners, trainers, and former jockeys--all told the Congress members that they don't believe race-day medication has a place in Thoroughbred racing.... See the article here: Congress Hears Race-Day Medication Testimony from Industry ...
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TOBA Reaffirms Commitment to Race-Day Drug Ban

Efforts to eliminate race-day medication and a federal bill that aims to create a national standard for medication use in Thoroughbred racehorses were the key topics discussed at a recent Thoroughbred Owners and Breeders Association board meeting.... Read more: TOBA Reaffirms Commitment to Race-Day Drug Ban ...
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NYSRWB Officially Launches Racehorse Fatality Database

The equine compilation--an unprecedented industry database--consists of reporting data from NYSRWB employees at every Thoroughbred and Standardbred track in the state.... See more here: NYSRWB Officially Launches Racehorse Fatality Database ...
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Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance Seeks Comments on Standards

The Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance (TAA), made up of industry organizations and individuals, has released a preliminary code of standards for aftercare organizations and is accepting comments on the document through April 2.... Read this article: Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance Seeks Comments on Standards ...
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Top Thoroughbred Sire Fortunate Prospect, 31, Euthanized

Fortunate Prospect, a top Thoroughbred sprinter and broodmare sire, was euthanized due to complications of old age on March 15 at Old Friends Thoroughbred Retirement Center. Read the original: Top Thoroughbred Sire Fortunate Prospect, 31, Euthanized ...
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New York Thoroughbred Groups to Aid Retired Racehorses

The New York Thoroughbred Horsemen's Association, New York Racing Association, and New York Thoroughbred Breeders announced creation of TAKE2, which is designed to expand options for retired racehorses and the demand for the breed in horse shows.... Read the original: New York Thoroughbred Groups to Aid Retired Racehorses ...
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Clenbuterol Ban for New Mexico Horse Racing

The New Mexico Racing Commission has suspended the use of clenbuterol for Thoroughbred and Quarter Horse racing, effective April 20, 2012. The suspension, passed by the commission Feb. 23, will be in effect for 12 months at all tracks in New Mexico... Read the original: Clenbuterol Ban for New Mexico Horse...
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