Ice hopes history repeats itself in Arkansas Derby
About a year ago at this time, few had ever heard of trainer Tim Ice. But he certainly made a name for himself the rest of 2009 with Summer Bird, who won the Belmont Stakes, Travers Stakes, and Jockey Club Gold Cup. sports.espn.go.com |
Paterson proposes $25M loan to NYRA
New York Gov. David Paterson has proposed legislation that would allow the New York Racing Association to borrow $25 million from a line of credit that is being offered to fund construction of a casino at the association's Aqueduct racetrack. sports.espn.go.com |
Racing in crisis, says Johnston
Middleham trainer Mark Johnston says the racing industry needs to change if it is to survive. news.bbc.co.uk |
Blind Luck, Devil May Care square off in Alabama
Trainer Jerry Hollendorfer compares his filly, Blind Luck, to a former heavyweight champion boxer. sports.espn.go.com |
Brass Hat rallies to win Sycamore
Brass Hat, the popular 9-year-old homebred, rallied from last to overtake longshot Southern Anthem and favored Musketier to win the Grade 3, $100,000 Sycamore Stakes at Keeneland, where he was met afterward with a rousing ovation from his many fans. sports.espn.go.com |