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The worst of 2008

The year 2008 can't end soon enough and I wish to send it on its way with a truly appropriate column, The Worst of 2008.

New York sets Jan. 1 steroid ban

Rules restricting the use of anabolic steroids in racehorses will go into effect in New York as of Jan. 1, the state's racing and wagering board announced on Thursday.

Ark. Derby winner Gayego sold; Golden Shaheen is main target

Gayego, winner of the Arkansas Derby in April who set a track record for 6 1/2 furlongs at Hollywood Park on Nov. 30, has been privately bought by trainer A.C. Avila, according to Avila and the colt's former trainer, Paulo Lobo.

Big Brown posted a head-scratcher at Belmont Park after winning the Kentucky Derby and Preakness Stakes

Racing's integrity rated low, study finds

As grim as is the general public's perception of medication in racing, people inside the sport have an even more dire view.

All The Pretty Horses

Trainer Nick Zito has five mounts who could win the Derby. If only he didn't have five powerful owners-one named Steinbrenner-who aren't running for second

Sicotico wins Clasico del Caribe

Sicotico and Joel Rosario changed all of that when they won the $300,000 in dramatic fashion. The final time for the 1 1/8 race was 1:52:54 over a muddy track.

Auto Focused

They play different sports, hail from different worlds and pursue different dreams. But as you'll see in the following pages, today's high-revving pros are all driven by the sights, sounds and smells of the road

Judge rejects sale of Curlin

Ownership of reigning Horse of the Year Curlin remained divided Monday after a judge's surprise ruling rejecting a proposed sale that would have consolidated control of the horse under winemaker Jess Jackson.

Curlin to stand for $75K at Lane's End Farm

Curlin, shown with majority owner Jess Jackson, will join his sire, Smart Strike, as a stallion at Lane's End Farm in 2009.

Bejarano's move paying off, big time

Exactly 12 months ago, jockey Rafael Bejarano made a bold move -- shifting his tack from the circuits of Keeneland, Churchill, and Gulfstream to compete on the West Coast.

Curlin's curtain call sends wrong message

In an age driven by information and forever remembered in Google, it takes about three seconds to re-cement your legacy.

Curlin gone without notice

The absence of reaction in the mainstream to Curlin's announced retirement late Saturday is typical of not only his career, but those of many of the best horses we have seen in recent years .

Appraiser values Curlin at $20 million

A thoroughbred appraiser set Curlin's market value at $20 million Monday and recommended shares of the richest North American racehorse in history be consolidated under primary owner Jess Jackson.