Flooding hits Churchill Downs track in Ky.; some thoroughbreds moved due to high waterAugust 4th, 2009 Churchill Downs hit by floodwaters in Ky.LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Flash flooding has left part of the famed Churchill Downs track under water, and some horses stabled at the Louisville track were moved elsewhere due to high water.
2007 Eclipse Award winner Lawyer Ron euthanized because of complications from colicJuly 14th, 2009 Lawyer Ron, a champion in 2007, is euthanizedVERSAILLES, Ky. — Lawyer Ron was among the Kentucky Derby favorites in 2006 and a champion older horse in 2007.
Pa. idles racetrack veterinarian, reviews if he euthanized horse by gun at Philadelphia ParkJune 19th, 2009 Pa. probes if vet used gun to put racehorse downPHILADELPHIA — Pennsylvania racing officials are investigating whether a veterinarian used a handgun to euthanize a horse at a track near Philadelphia, a possible violation of track rules and racing industry standards. Dr. Thomas J. Lurito is banned from Philadelphia Park pending the outcome of several reviews of the June 10 incident, Pennsylvania Racing Commission spokesman Chris Ryder said Friday.
Historic Florida racetrack where flamingos flew could see racing again as soon as DecemberJune 16th, 2009 Historic Fla. racetrack could reopen in DecemberHIALEAH, Fla.
Michigan cuts horse racing schedule because of state budget reductionsJune 2nd, 2009 Michigan cuts horse racing dates due to budgetLANSING, Mich. — Michigan is eliminating horse racing dates this summer because of the state's budget problems.
Australia's Victoria state defers decision on future of jumps racingMay 13th, 2009 Australian jumps racing future on holdMELBOURNE, Australia — A decision on the future of steeplechase racing in Australia's Victoria state was deferred Wednesday until next week after the Racing Victoria Limited board took submissions from pro- and anti-jumps campaigns. RVL said the board would make an announcement next Monday.
Churchill wins permission from Ky. racing commission to cut 7 race days from spring meetMay 12th, 2009 Churchill dropping 7 racing days from spring meetLEXINGTON, Ky. — The Kentucky Horse Racing Commission has approved a request by Churchill Downs to drop seven race days from the 2009 spring meet.
Steeplechase racing suspended in Australia's Victoria state after 3 more horse deathsMay 9th, 2009 Steeplechase racing suspended in Australia stateMELBOURNE, Australia — Steeplechase racing has been suspended in Australia's Victoria state after the deaths of three horses in two days at the Warrnambool May Racing Carnival. The deaths raised the toll to seven horses needing to be euthanized in less than two weeks in "jumps" racing in the state.
Stormalory euthanized after breaking down during American Turf StakesMay 2nd, 2009 Horse euthanized following injury in American TurfLOUISVILLE, Ky. — Stormalory, a 3-year-old colt, was euthanized after breaking down during the $150,000 American Turf Stakes on Friday at Churchill Downs.
Lack of horses forces Hollywood Park to cancel racing for a dayApril 30th, 2009 Not enough horses; no racing at Hollywood ParkLOS ANGELES — Hollywood Park has canceled its race program because there aren't enough horses. Track officials say it's a one-time cancellation because Thursday's eight-race card could not be filled.
Hollywood Park cancels Thursday races, cites lack of horses available as reasonApril 30th, 2009 Hollywood Park cancels all Thursday racesINGLEWOOD, Calif. — Hollywood Park canceled Thursday's races because there weren't enough horses.
Horse racing days at Del Mar cut due to economic reasonsApril 27th, 2009 Del Mar cuts horse racing daysDEL MAR, Calif. — Officials say horse racing at the Del Mar Thoroughbred Club has been cut to five days a week due to economic reasons.
Godolphin horses Desert Party, Regal Ransom sharp in Kentucky Derby workoutsApril 25th, 2009 Desert Party, Regal Ransom sharp in Derby worksLOUISVILLE, Ky. — Godolphin Racing stablemates Desert Party and Regal Ransom looked sharp during their final workouts before next week's Kentucky Derby.
NY breeder's farm gives away unwanted horses; owner Paragallo charged with crueltyApril 24th, 2009 NY thoroughbred farm is giving away horsesALBANY, N.Y. — Horse lovers from around the country are hauling away sickly horses from thoroughbred owner Ernie Paragallo's upstate New York breeding farm.
US Open Polo matches resume in Florida after deaths of 21 horses; investigators still puzzledApril 23rd, 2009 US Open Polo play resumes after Fla. horse deathsWELLINGTON, Fla.
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