Breeders' Cup ups purse by $1 million to entice Rachel vs Zenyatt in Breeders' Cup ClassicSeptember 11th, 2009 Breeders' Cup ups ante to lure Rachel AlexandraThe official wooing of Rachel Alexandra has begun. The Breeders' Cup said Friday it will add $1 million to the winner's share of the $5 million Breeders' Cup Classic at Santa Anita on Nov.
Not even an extra $1 million will lure Rachel Alexandra to the Breeders' Cup ClassicSeptember 11th, 2009 Owner: Rachel Alexandra won't run in Breeders' CupThe wooing of Rachel Alexandra ended a few hours after it began. Despite the lure of an extra $1 million by the Breeders' Cup, Rachel Alexandra's co-owner said his sensational 3-year-old filly won't run in the $5 million Breeders' Cup Classic at Santa Anita Park on Nov.
Rachel Alexandra will run next in the Woodward Stakes on Sept. 5 at SaratogaAugust 24th, 2009 Rachel Alexandra to run next in Woodward StakesSARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. — Rachel Alexandra is taking on a new challenge: racing against older horses in a bid to become the first filly to win the Woodward Stakes.
TVG-Betfair to add $400,000 to purse for Beldame Stakes if Rachel Alexandra, Zenyatta raceAugust 22nd, 2009 Pledge of $400K for Rachel Alexandra-Zenyatta raceSARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. — Two online wagering businesses are offering to add $400,000 to the purse of the Beldame Stakes, hoping to entice Preakness winner Rachel Alexandra and Zenyatta into running against each other at Belmont Park.
Louisiana Derby gets purse, distance increase; moves up on racing calendarAugust 11th, 2009 Changes in store for 2010 Louisiana DerbyNEW ORLEANS — The Louisiana Derby is getting a bigger purse, a longer distance and is moving up two weeks on the racing calendar next year. The Grade 2 race for 3-year-olds will be run March 27 at Fair Grounds — five weeks before the Kentucky Derby instead of its usual spot seven weeks before the first leg of the Triple Crown.
Rachel Alexandra back at Saratoga after 2nd win over the boys in Haskell InvitationalAugust 3rd, 2009 Triumphant Rachel Alexandra returns to SaratogaSARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. — The trainer of horse racing's biggest star says it'll be two weeks before a decision is made on Rachel Alexandra's next start.
Asmussen wins WVa Derby and Jim Dandy, sets sights on Haskell with Rachel AlexandraAugust 2nd, 2009 Asmussen looks for sweep of top 3-year-old racesSteve Asmussen is working on a sweep of 3-year-old stakes races. The nation's leading trainer was a 3-year-old powerhouse Saturday, sending out long shot Soul Warrior to upset Kentucky Derby winner Mine That Bird in the West Virginia Derby.
2 jockeys injured, 1 horse euthanized in Haskell undercard racesAugust 2nd, 2009 2 riders hurt during Haskell undercard racesOCEANPORT, N.J. — Two jockeys have been injured and one horse has been euthanized in spills during races before the Haskell Invitational at New Jersey's Monmouth Park.
Preakness winner Rachel Alexandra, Belmont winner Summer Bird give Haskell star powerJuly 31st, 2009 Haskell lands 2 out of 3 Triple Crown race winnersOCEANPORT, N.J. — Bob Kulina tried.
Preakness winner Rachel Alexandra sharp in final tuneup before taking on boys in HaskellJuly 27th, 2009 Rachel Alexandra has final tuneup before HaskellOCEANPORT, N.J. — Preakness-winning filly Rachel Alexandra went through a final workout at Saratoga Race Course before taking on the boys in Sunday's Haskell Invitational at New Jersey's Monmouth Park.
Atomic Rain added to field for Haskell Invitational at Monmouth ParkJuly 25th, 2009 Atomic Rain to run in Haskell InvitationalOCEANPORT, N.J. — The new owners of Atomic Rain have decided to take on Preakness winning filly Rachel Alexandra and Belmont Stakes winner Summer Bird in the Haskell Invitational at Monmouth Park next Sunday.
Rachel Alexandra to test the boys again in Haskell at Monmouth in AugustJuly 15th, 2009 Rachel Alexandra to run against boys in HaskellLEXINGTON, Ky. — Preakness-winning filly Rachel Alexandra will run against the boys again in the $1 million Haskell Invitational on Aug.
US Open men's and women's singles winners will earn record $1.6 million eachJuly 7th, 2009 US Open singles winners get record $1.6M eachWHITE PLAINS, N.Y. — The winners of the U.S.
Sponsorship woes force W.Va. Nationwide Tour event to cut purse from $1 million to $600,000June 20th, 2009 Nationwide Tour event cuts purse nearly in halfBRIDGEPORT, W.Va. — One of the Nationwide Tour's top events has slashed its purse nearly in half because of a lack of sponsorships.
Remorse or fear of getting caught? Calif. thief caught on camera returns $1,500 purseJune 5th, 2009 Remorse or fear? Taped shoplifter returns lootLA CANADA FLINTRIDGE, Calif. — It's a case of buyer's remorse — only without the buying.