Injury forces Grade 1 winner Zaftig into retirement
David Grening, Daily Racing FormThe Grade 1-winning 3-year-old filly Zaftig has been retired from racing after tearing the suspensory ligament in her left hind leg, her connections said Friday.
Story | Conversation | November 14, 2008Solar Flare healed, prepped for Stuyvesant 'Cap
David Grening, Daily Racing FormSolar Flare had been impressive enough in his first two North American starts that bettors sent him off as the favorite against 10 others in the Grade 1 Whitney Handicap at Saratoga.
Story | Conversation | November 14, 2008Red Smith: Wohler has a knack for fine imports
David Grening, Daily Racing FormThe German-based trainer Andreas Wohler has done a pretty good job over the years selecting which of his horses would fit in North American stakes.
Story | Conversation | November 06, 2008NYRA beefs up track assistance for injured riders
David Grening, Daily Racing FormThe New York Racing Association has put in place two new initiatives to provide better assistance for jockeys injured at the track.
Story | Conversation | October 31, 2008Livin Lovin appears well-spotted for Tempted
David Grening, Daily Racing FormFrom the same connections that brought you graded stakes-winning juvenile fillies Mani Bhavan and Sky Diva comes Livin Lovin, who looks well spotted in Sunday's Grade 3, $100,000 Tempted Stakes at Aqueduct.
Story | Conversation | October 31, 2008Nip in the air as racing shifts to Aqueduct
David Grening, Daily Racing FormAccording to weather.com, the forecast in the New York metropolitan area at noon Wednesday calls for a temperature of 44 degrees, a wind chill of 36 and a chance of showers. What an appropriate backdrop for this circuit's return to Aqueduct.
Story | Conversation | October 28, 2008Euros show strength with five-win day
David Grening, Daily Racing FormWhen Raven's Pass roared past Curlin in upper stretch and galloped to a 1 3/4-length victory in Saturday's $5 million Breeders' Cup Classic at Santa Anita, it capped an unprecedented five-win day in the series for the European contingent.
Story | Conversation | October 25, 2008Elusive Bluff scratched; Mast Track unlikely to run
David Grening, Daily Racing FormElusive Bluff was scratched from Saturday's $2 million Breeders' Cup Juvenile due to a bruised right hind foot, trainer Eric Guillot said Thursday.
Story | Conversation | October 23, 2008After first-ever absence, Lukas has two shots
David Grening, Daily Racing FormHall of Fame trainer D. Wayne Lukas is back in the Breeders' Cup. Significantly, he's back in the Juvenile Fillies, a race he has won a record five times, with Be Smart. He also has Ninth Client in Saturday's Juvenile Turf.
Story | Conversation | October 21, 2008Juvenile: Munnings brings hot dirt form to Pro-Ride
David Grening, Daily Racing FormThough there was a plethora of talented juveniles that performed on dirt this year in New York, when it comes to the Breeders' Cup Juvenile there will only be one of them competing.
Story | Conversation | October 17, 2008Barn loves Big Brown's work
David Grening, Daily Racing FormThey were only morning workouts, but trainer Richard Dutrow Jr. was so pleased with what he saw from several of his Breeders' Cup hopefuls Tuesday at Aqueduct, he felt like doing a little celebrating.
Story | Conversation | October 07, 2008McLaughlin's Cup hopes take a hit
David Grening, Daily Racing FormWhen it comes to this year's Breeders' Cup, trainer Kiaran McLaughlin may be in need of an equine stimulus package.
Story | Conversation | October 06, 2008Champagne: Can't fault 'Haven' for lack of trouble
David Grening, Daily Racing FormAt 9-1, Vineyard Haven was virtually ignored by the bettors in last month's Grade 1 Hopeful.
Story | Conversation | October 03, 2008Cocoa Beach wins Beldame
David Grening, Daily Racing FormThe deep distaff division welcomed a new member to the fold as Cocoa Beach rallied past defending champion Ginger Punch in the final 20 yards to win the Grade 1, $600,000 Beldame Stakes by a half-length
Story | Conversation | September 27, 2008Curlin sets career earnings mark with win at Jockey Club Gold Cup
David Grening, Daily Racing FormCurlin became the first horse in North America to top $10 million in career earnings, winning the $750,000 Jockey Club Gold Cup on Saturday at sloppy Belmont Park.
Story | Conversation | September 27, 2008TOP SEARCHES IN OCTOBER
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