Be Smart Is Just Beginning Nov 20, 2008
Paasch said in an October interview with The Blood-Horse magazine (November 1, 2008/No. 44, pages 5419-5422). (Suite101.com)
Six Horses Among More Than 60 Seized in Texas Oct 26, 2008
The Horse: Six Horses Among More Than 60 Animals Seized in Texas. News and veterinarian-approved articles on equine health care from The Horse magazine. (TheHorse.com)
Horse neglect, two found dead Oct 18, 2008
When contacted by telephone Sept. 12, Crescini declined comment to The Blood-Horse. Attempts to reach county attorneys affiliated with the case weren't immediately successful. (Pet-Abuse.com)
Dutrow Jones Asmussen Barns Scrutin... Jul 14, 2008
26) of The Blood-Horse magazine in an article titled "Owner Says Delaware Positive for Clenbuterol 'Reeks' of Sabotage". Stones River won an allowance race June 8 at Delaware when the post-race test revealed the high level of clenbuterol. (Suite101.com)
Synthetic Tracks Getting Safer Jul 5, 2008
Dr. Mary Scollay, Calder Race Course and Gulfstream Park veterinarian, presented the original figures at the March meeting, but told The Blood-Horse magazine a better system to review stastistics was in the works ... The Jockey Club vice president of corporate communications, Bob Curran, told The Blood-Horse that a further study of numbers on both surfaces would include follow-ups on each catastrophic injury and would not be available in the near future, "probably not...this year" ... While the... (Suite101.com)
At last, he's got a ticket to ride Jun 27, 2008
"Straight, whose twin brother Mike is also at the Racing Academy, is the second graduate to ride in an official race.Jessica Oldham Stith of Lexington, Ky., finished fifth in a race at River Downs in Ohio on June 17.Matt Straight graduated from Columbia High School in 2003 and wasn't sure what he was going to do. He went to Hudson Valley Community College for a while, and then his life changed.A lifelong fan of the race game, he was thumbing through a copy of the Blood-Horse magazine when he... (Albany Times Union)
Big Brown had a dislodged shoe Jun 25, 2008
A photograph by free-lancer Bob Mayberger posted Tuesday on The Blood-Horse magazine Web site at shows a nail sticking straight up on Big Brown's right hind hoof ... Dutrow had been skeptical about the shoe explanation, but on Tuesday The Blood-Horse's Steve Haskin quoted the trainer as saying, "... Now that I've seen the pictures, I have to keep an open mind to it. The pictures don't lie."Mayberger's photographs jolted but also relieved Iavarone. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Was loose shoe the culprit in Big Brown's failed bid? Jun 24, 2008
The issue came to the fore in a photograph published in the June 21 issue of The Blood-Horse magazine. Michael Iavarone of majority owner International Equine Acquisition Holdings said such a problem could explain why an unbeaten colt was so lacking in horsepower that jockey Kent Desormeaux eased him in the stretch. (USA Today -- Sports)
Denis of Cork in The Triple Crown Jun 13, 2008
As early as March 1, Denis of Cork appeared on the Derby Dozen list compiled weekly by Blood-Horse magazine writer Steve Haskin. The Thoroughbred expert's choice was based on Denis of Cork's three victories at three different distances on three different tracks. (Suite101.com)
Big Brown makes his run at racing immortality Jun 7, 2008
Big Brown makes his run at immortality - USATODAY.com. WORKHORSES WON CROWN. (USA Today -- Sports)
So Much Riding On Big Brown's Hoof Jun 1, 2008
"A quarter crack is not generally an injury that can lead to catastrophic breakdown," said Ray Paulick, a racing journalist and former editor-in-chief of The Blood-Horse. "It can lead to a subpar performance, but it's not like a joint injury. The question is whether or not it will compromise his performance.". (Hartford Courant)
Eight Belles Not Raced to Death May 25, 2008
(Resource and quotes from the Blood-Horse magazine, May 17, 2008/No. 20). (Suite101.com)
Breaking down the Preakness May 16, 2008
For Big Brown, Preakness defeat seems out of question - USATODAY.com. 2008 PREAKNESS STAKES. (USA Today -- Sports)
Tim LaydenINSIDE HORSE RACING May 8, 2008
Then I'm standing on the infield with four other writers, Pat Forde of ESPN.com, Steve Haskin of the Blood-Horse and Rick Bozich and Eric Crawford of the Lousiville Courier-Journal. Everybody looks a step off. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- More)
Derby-winning jockey under investigation (2) Mar 3, 2008
He told the Blood-Horse Web site he was going to enter Empire Maker, after all, but later he decided against it. I don't think there'll be any change,'' Frankel said, referring to the possibility that Funny Cide could be disqualified in the Derby, ''so I'll stick to my original plans. (Helena Independent Record, MT)
Western Pa.'s first slots casino to open horse racetrack Sep 2, 2007
The track's all-weather surface, called Tapeta, is the first of its kind at a U.S. racetrack, though it's been used at training facilities, according to Tom LaMarra, news editor of the industry magazine The Blood-Horse. The surface, a mix of sand, rubber and carpet fibers, is believed to be safer for the animals because of its cushioning effect, he said. (NEPA News, PA)
Breeders' Cup Hits and Misses: Part 4 Aug 15, 2007
Where Are They Now: Ferdinand turned out to be one of the most sordid, mysterious and tragic tales in equine history, likely killed in a Japanese slaughterhouse in 2002 after failing to produce as a big-time stallion, as uncovered and reported on by Barbara Bayer of The Blood-Horse. Ferdinand was purchased by Japanese interests in 1994 after a lackluster US stallion career and bounced around Japanese breeding farms until his untimely end at age 19. (ESPN -- Horse Racing)
'82 Ky. Derby winner Gato del Sol euthanized Aug 9, 2007
according to a report on the Blood-Horse website ... "He was getting old, and he started to go downhill," Arthur Hancock, the owner of Stone Farm and a co-breeder of the gray horse, told the Blood-Horse. (ESPN -- Horse Racing)
Best Remembered Derbies Overview Jul 17, 2007
The Blood-Horse magazine conducted its poll vote for the Ten Best Kentucky Derbies ever run and came up with a few surprises ... An overview of The Blood-Horse magazine's choices for Top ever run shows some obvious picks, and a number of surprises. (Suite101.com)
Handicap: Stretch-runners not likely to catch Hard Spun Jun 8, 2007
Dan Liebman, The Blood-Horse: Hard Spun. Kevin Modesti, (Los Angeles) Daily News: Hard Spun. (USA Today -- Sports)
'Downs may be out as a training facility May 1, 2007
On the one hand, it's unfortunate that land values escalate to the point where it is no longer economically feasible to house the horses, Neuman was quoted as saying by The Blood-Horse magazine in March. On the other hand, it's a nice problem to have. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
April is Triple Crown Buzz Month Apr 21, 2007
The Blood-Horse magazine report was a glowing review ... Native Dancer (is) "as good as you thought" The Blood-Horse author George R.T. Ryall wrote after "The Gray Ghost" took the Gotham, his first three-year-old start, and his 11th win in a row. (Suite101.com)
WP: With Barbaro, what could have been? Jan 30, 2007
"People would have flocked to breed to him," said Ray Paulick, editor-in-chief of The Blood-Horse magazine. Even with his racing career ended prematurely, Barbaro might have validated himself with his subsequent performance at stud. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Kentucky Derby Winner Barbaro Euthanized After Numerous Injuries Jan 30, 2007
"I believe this actually became a far more positive story for the racing world than it is a negative story just because the entire world got to see what care is possible for these animals the tremendous strides in veterinary medicine that have happened in the last years," Lenny Shulman, the features editor of The Blood-Horse magazine, told FOXNews. com. (Fox News -- Views)
Philadelphia Writer Honored With Media Eclipse Award Jan 7, 2007
The three judge panel also gave honorable mention in the category to Josh Pons for "Merryland, A Diary." The article appeared in The Blood-Horse magazine on December 3, 2005. The 2006 Eclipse Awards ceremony will be held on Monday, January 22, 2007 at the Beverly Wilshire Four Seasons Hotel in Beverly Hills, CA.. (ABC 7 News, DC)
