Sheik pays $2.05 million for colt, $1 million for filly at Keeneland yearling saleSeptember 15th, 2009 Sheik pays $2.05 million for colt at KeenelandLEXINGTON, Ky. — The first foal out of champion mare Fleet Indian has sold for $2.05 million at Keeneland's yearling sale, helping boost a sluggish thoroughbred market.
Ruler of Dubai pays $1 million for filly to top Keeneland sale on second daySeptember 15th, 2009 First million-dollar horse sells at KeenelandLEXINGTON, Ky. — The first million-dollar horse was sold Tuesday morning at Keeneland's yearling sale, a day after the opening session failed to produce a seven-figure bid for the first time in 13 years.
Storm Cat colt offered by top horse farm in Ky. fetches $360k on 1st day of Keeneland saleSeptember 14th, 2009 Storm Cat colt fetches $360k at Keeneland saleLEXINGTON, Ky. — One of Kentucky's top horse farms has kicked off the sale of its horses by fetching $360,000 for a Storm Cat colt.
Filly out of Azeri sells for $800k, early high seller at Keeneland yearling saleSeptember 14th, 2009 Filly goes for $800k at Keeneland sale in Ky.LEXINGTON, Ky. — A filly out of 2002 horse of the year Azeri sold for $800,000 on Monday, the early high price on the first day of Keeneland's September yearling sale.
Strong stretch run gives Talkin About Love the win in $70,000 Revidere Stakes at Monmouth ParkSeptember 12th, 2009 Talkin About Love wins Revidere StakesOCEANPORT, N.J. — Talkin About Love took the lead in the deep stretch and drew off to win the $70,000 Revidere Stakes at Monmouth Park on Saturday, beating Cape Cod Girl by three-quarters of a length.
Sea The Stars captures Irish Champion Stakes, installed as Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe favoriteSeptember 5th, 2009 Sea The Stars wins Irish Champion StakesLEOPARDSTOWN, Ireland — Sea The Stars won the Irish Champion Stakes by more than a length Saturday for a fifth straight Group 1 victory. The 4-6 favorite pulled away from Fame And Glory in the 1¼-mile race.
Rachel Alexandra draws No. 3 post position for Saturday's Woodward Stakes at SaratogaSeptember 2nd, 2009 Rachel Alexandra draws No. 3 post for WoodwardSARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y.
Cocoa Beach wins $73,850 De La Rose Stakes by a neck at SaratogaAugust 6th, 2009 Cocoa Beach takes De La Rose StakesSARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. — Cocoa Beach, ridden by Ramon Dominguez, won the $73,850 De La Rose Stakes for fillies and mares by a neck over My Baby Baby on Wednesday at Saratoga Race Course.
Backtalk wins by a neck in $150,000 Sanford Stakes for 2-year-olds at SaratogaJuly 31st, 2009 Backtalk wins Sanford at SaratogaSARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. — Backtalk prevailed by a neck over Enumerate and Louisvilleluminary at the end of a four-horse stretch contest to win the 95th running of the $150,000 Sanford Stakes for 2-year-olds at Saratoga Race Course.
Hot Dixie Chick wins $150,000 Schuylerville Stakes on opening day at SaratogaJuly 30th, 2009 Hot Dixie Chick wins Schuylerville at SaratogaSARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. — Favored horse Hot Dixie Chick raced to a 6 1/4-length victory in the 91st running of the $150,000-added Schuylerville Stakes for 2-year-old fillies on opening day at Saratoga Race Course.
Art Connoisseur gets surprising win in Golden Jubilee Stakes at Royal AscotJune 20th, 2009 Art Connoisseur takes Golden Jubilee StakesASCOT, England — Art Connoisseur has won the Golden Jubilee Stakes in an upset on the final day of racing at Royal Ascot. The 3-year-old colt burst ahead in the stretch and beat American-based entry Cannonball by a half length Saturday
Cannonball is owned by Ken and Sarah Ramsey and trained by Wesley Ward, who earlier in the meet saddled two winners in becoming the first American trainer to win at Royal Ascot.
Storms delay Randy Johnson's bid for 300th win; Giants-Nationals expected to start lateJune 4th, 2009 Storms delay Randy Johnson's bid for 300th winWASHINGTON — Randy Johnson's bid to become the 24th pitcher to win 300 games has been delayed by thunderstorms. Wednesday night's game between Johnson's San Francisco Giants and the Washington Nationals was on hold after heavy rain drenched Nationals Park late in the afternoon, forcing officials to give up on the scheduled 7:05 p.m.
Wire-to-wire win for Lord Justice in the $70,000 Spend a Buck Stakes at Monmouth ParkMay 31st, 2009 Lord Justice captures Monmouth Park featureOCEANPORT, N.J. — Lord Justice held off Santana Six in the stretch to score a half-length win in the $70,000 Spend a Buck Stakes at Monmouth Park on Saturday.
Belmont Park receives NTRA safety a week before it hosts third leg of Triple CrownMay 29th, 2009 Belmont Park receives NTRA safety accreditationNEW YORK — Belmont Park has received safety certification from a newly formed consortium a week before running its signature event the Belmont Stakes. The National Thoroughbred Racing Association said on Friday that the racetrack has been fully accredited by its Safety and Integrity Alliance following a review of all racing operations.
Belmont Park receives NTRA safety a week before it hosts third leg of Triple CrownMay 29th, 2009 Belmont Park receives NTRA accreditationNEW YORK — Belmont Park has received safety certification from a newly formed consortium a week before running its signature event the Belmont Stakes. The National Thoroughbred Racing Association said on Friday that the racetrack has been fully accredited by its Safety and Integrity Alliance following a review of all racing operations.
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