Sidney's Candy leads probables for Santa Anita Derby
The only missing piece from the Santa Anita Derby on April 3 is the role of favorite. A field of nine or 10, led by pacesetter Sidney's Candy, is expected for the Derby. sports.espn.go.com |
Paragallo receives two-year sentence
Ernie Paragallo, once one of the leading owners of Thoroughbred racehorses in New York, was sentenced to two years in Greene County jail and assessed a $33,000 fine. sports.espn.go.com |
Stars out Monday morning at Churchill
The 2009 Horse of the Year and the 2009 Kentucky Derby winner were sent through solo five-furlong breezes two hours apart Monday morning at Churchill Downs when Rachel Alexandra went in 1:03 and Mine That Bird went in 59.80 seconds. sports.espn.go.com |
Expert studying Santa Anita surface
Racing surface expert Mick Peterson began a study on the safety of Santa Anita's synthetic surface on Tuesday, and said that he will present a preliminary report on his findings at the California Horse Racing Board's monthly meeting in Del Mar on Aug. 19. sports.espn.go.com |
Etched outbattles Musket Man in stretch of Monmouth Cup
The connections of both Etched and Musket Man, who finished a close one-two in Saturday's Grade 2, $300,000 Monmouth Cup at Monmouth Park have to give serious consideration to giving their horses a shot in next month's Breeders' Cup at Churchill Downs. sports.espn.go.com |