Curlin awaits test on synthetic turf Oct 25, 2008
His only loss in six starts this year came on turf, when he finished second in the Grade I Man o' War, and his victory in the Jockey Club Gold Cup in his last start made him America's first $10 million winner. Curlin, who will be ridden by Louisiana native Robby Albarado, is the 7-5 morning-line favorite in a field of 14 older horses in the Classic. (Nola.com -- Sports)
Horse of the Year narrative has changed Sep 13, 2008
Big Brown and Curlin will fight for honor during remainder of year. Kentucky Derby and Preakness winner Big Brown is escorted by groom Jose Rodriguez as he arrives at Monmouth Park in Oceanport, N.J., Friday. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Monmouth Stakes rivals line up to face Big Brown Sep 12, 2008
We could run second in this race like Curlin did [in the Man o' War] and be happy knowing we're going to move forward. "Big Brown will break from post 4 under Kent Desormeaux. Both Desormeaux and Dutrow indicated they expect to see Big Brown forwardly placed in the race. But with Get Serious, Fagedaboudit Sal, and Kiss the Kid in the field, there appears to be plenty of speed.A sharp early pace would aid a horse like Shakis, who rallied from well off the pace to win the Bernard Baruch at... (ESPN -- Horse Racing)
Curlin a go for Jockey Club Gold Cup at Belmont Sep 7, 2008
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Curlin draws No. 5 post for Woodward Aug 29, 2008
The 4-year-old regarded as the world's best horse on dirt goes for his sixth straight win on that surface in the 1 1/8-mile Woodward, a winning streak interrupted last month when he was asked to race on grass for the first time and finished second in the Man o' War Stakes at Belmont Park. "It's no walkover,'' said Scott Blasi, assistant to Curlin's trainer, Steve Asmussen. "Divine Park has won three in a row and Wanderin Boy has speed on the outside and if he gets loose, anything can happen. (MSNBC -- Sports)
DRF: Mambo in Seattle simply refuses to lose Aug 21, 2008
"For Albarado, the Travers is one of two excellent chances to leave Saratoga with a Grade 1 victory this summer. On Aug. 30, Albarado will climb aboard reigning Horse of the Year Curlin in the Grade 1, $500,000 Woodward Stakes. Curlin will be returning to his preferred dirt surface after finishing second in the Man o' War on turf at Belmont Park."I didn't really throw it out, but I just preferred his dirt races a lot more so I've always hoped they'd go back on the dirt with him," said Albarado,... (MSNBC -- Sports)
Surge In Sound Jellyfish Sightings May Be From Weather Jul 27, 2008
The Portuguese man o' war, which invaded beaches in Rhode Island and Massachusetts in 2006, is the jellyfish species that tends to sneak up on swimmers, according to Howell. But it has not been spotted this year. (FOX61, CT)
Legal web around Curlin; next race uncertain Jun 28, 2008
Similar rules are in place in other states, such as New York, where the July 12 Man o' War, also on grass, would seem to be an option. In addition, the resolution of the legal problems surrounding Midnight Cry's owners could affect the ability of Curlin to race anywhere in the United States or abroad, racing officials said. (ESPN -- Horse Racing)
Curlin could try the Arc in France Jun 18, 2008
Another possible target would be the $500,000 Man o' War, a 1 3/8-mile race at Belmont on July 12, b 00004000 ut licensing difficulties with the Midnight Cry Stable, the ownership group that owns 20 percent of Curlin, would have to be resolved. One of the Midnight Cry partners, Shirley Cunningham Jr., recently withdrew an application for a New York owner's license. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Busby recalls 26 hours stranded at sea Jun 13, 2008
Sign up Now for News Updates Email. Friday 13 June, 2008. (Woodlands Villager, TX)
Delta Journal: mole crabs May 4, 2008
Mole crabs normally feed on plankton and other small organisms in the water, but they also are known to eat the toxic tentacles of Portuguese man o' war, a jellyfish whose stings are very painful to humans. Mole crabs are an excellent example of an animal that has perfectly adapted to living in a specialized environment. (Nola.com -- Sports)
Smile, Mr Marlin, it's the Gorilla Mar 1, 2008
Welcome to The Sydney Morning Herald. This game-fishing boat has it all - its built-in filming gear even includes an underwater camera, writes David Lockwood. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Nude beaches and jellyfish safety Feb 28, 2008
All I really know about jellyfish safety is that if you have a run in with a Portuguese Man o' War, you are going to be one hurting kid. To avoid jellyfish, don't swim in jellyfish-infested waters. (The Cavalier Daily, VA)
Gulf Turf: Shamdinan bids for role as turf king Feb 23, 2008
After finishing fifth in his first start against older horses in the Man o' War, Shamdinan remained on the East Coast with Penna, finishing fifth again in the Jamaica Handicap before concluding his campaign with a big effort behind English Channel in the Breeders' Cup. Penna gave Shamdinan time off following the Breeders' Cup but has had him in steady training at Palm Meadows since the first of the year. (ESPN -- Horse Racing)
Hong Kong: No holiday for Dylan Thomas Dec 8, 2007
Germany's prolific winner Quijano is coming off a sharp third in the Canadian International, while Doctor Dino, winner of the Man o' War, was a good third last time behind the progressive Literato in Newmarket's Champion Stakes. The feeling is that the checkered 2007 campaign of Team Magnier, owners of Dylan Thomas, will end on the same confused note as it began, when their promising 3-year-old Holy Roman Emperor was quickly retired to replace George Washington, who was hustled back into... (ESPN -- Horse Racing)
Blue Jays' Glaus mum on steroid report Sep 9, 2007
Doctor Dino concluded a two-race visit to the United States with a head victory over Sunriver in the $500,000 Man o' War, the richest of three Grade 1 stakes at Belmont Park. Alexander Tango from Ireland captured the $219,800 Garden City Stakes for 3-year-old fillies on the turf, while Ginger Punch won the $285,000 Ruffian Handicap for fillies and mares. (Boston Globe)
Let the good times roll Sep 7, 2007
Doctor Dino, third in the Arlington Million, will be one of the contenders for Saturday's Gradeo1 Man o' War, as will the Ireland-based Yellowstone from the powerful Aidan O'Brien stable. Juddmonte Farms's Costume and the Ireland-based Alexander Tango will take on multiple Grade 1 stakes winner Rutherienne in Saturday's Grade 1 Garden City. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Not James Bond, just Bush visiting Sep 5, 2007
After holding a news conference on Wednesday, Bush and Australian Prime Minister John Howard and their delegations boarded a sleek yacht at Man o' War Wharf and headed for Garden Island in Sydney Harbour. U.S. President George W. Bush is served an ear of corn during lunch with Australian troops during his visit to Garden Island naval base before the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit in Sydney September 5, 2007. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Hal Wastes His Wages Sizzled grizzle Aug 30, 2007
As I sit writing this column I feel as though I just wrestled a Portuguese Man O' War, and I'm pretty sure I lost. See, I don't really get out that much. (North Bergen Reporter, NJ)
Saratoga Barn Banter For August 12, 2007 Aug 13, 2007
August 13, 2007 - 7:14 AM Sub-Navigation. Last Update: Aug 12, 2007 7:33 PM. (FOX23 News, NY)
1973 Kentucky Derby: All Big Red Jul 29, 2007
Secretariat is probably the most recognized name in thoroughbred racing (with the possible exception of Man o' War), and perhaps, the most ever revered American thoroughbred. He did it all with ease and graceful strides. (Suite101.com)
Citation: Everyone's Champion May 28, 2007
His career was compared to the great Man o' War, who died in 1947 ... In his first two years of racing, Citation was often compared to the great Man o' War, who died in 1947. (Suite101.com)
As Fair Oaks Ranch grows, so does Council workload May 23, 2007
Tuesday, May 22, 2007. Boerne StarOnline Poll. (Boerne Star, TX)
Play days, school days, Maine to Myrtle Beach May 20, 2007
The grand tour The Patricia Resorts , a group of 10 mostly oceanfront resorts in the Myrtle Beach, S.C., area, have several offerings, including the Tour Package, with three nights in an oceanfront condo, breakfast, and three rounds with cart on a choice of six courses, including three Dan Maples designs (Man O' War, The Witch, and The Wizard ), Raymond Floyd 's 27-hole Arrowhead Country Club, and Pete and P.B. Dye 's Prestwick Country Club. From tomorrow through Sept. 5, the package is $309. (Boston Globe)
Horse racing, boxing relived glory for a day May 8, 2007
If you have Sea Biscuit or Man O' War, racing is on fire. Boxing is not dying. (The Miami Herald)
I'm not Barbaro, for lots of reasons Feb 4, 2007
The line goes back to Man o' War, and still further to the Godolphin Arabian and Byerly Turk, two of the foundation stallions of the modern breed, begun in England. Like many distant relatives, they have, actually, very little in common not least because Barbaro, the Kentucky Derby champion, won over $2 million in his brief career, and Tommy hasn't yet opened his bank account (although I'm confident he soon will). (International Herald Tribune -- Sports)
