| Monmouth announces $12.1M stakes package Aside from boosting its overnight purses to projected record levels, Monmouth Park also will increase the gross payout in New Jersey stakes purses in 2010, officials at the Oceanport, N.J., track announced Tuesday. sports.espn.go.com |
After Leaving the Kitchen, Stepping Into the Limelight Martin Garcia, who left his job as a cook to become a jockey, will replace Garrett Gomez as Lookin at Lucky’s rider for the Preakness. nytimes.com |
Celtic Dane clinches Ulster Derby Celtic Dane comes through with a late run to win the 2010 Specsavers Ulster Derby. news.bbc.co.uk |
Hambletonian Odds Set Lucky Chucky was made the 5-2 favorite in a field of 10 3-year-olds in the $1.5 million Hambletonian at the Meadowlands on Saturday. nytimes.com |
With Victory, Zenyatta Would Carry Perfect Mark Into Breeders’ Cup The undefeated Zenyatta carries the weight of the racing world on her powerful shoulders after Rachel Alexandra, the 2009 Horse of the Year, was retired. nytimes.com |