New Orleans Ladies: Zardana spoils Rachel's comeback at Fair Grounds
Rachel Alexandra was Horse of the Year in 2009, but before a packed house Saturday at Fair Grounds, all eyes trained on her 2010 debut, Rachel was not the horse of the day, going down to a three-quarters of a length defeat at the hooves of Zardana. sports.espn.go.com |
A Derby Victory Is Nice, but at WinStar Farm, Business Is Business
When Super Saver galloped home first in the Kentucky Derby, WinStar Farm had reached racing’s mountaintop. Now it hopes to sell the colt that took it there. nytimes.com |
Starspangledbanner wins at Ascot
The 13-2 favourite Starspangledbanner wins the Golden Jubilee Stakes on the final day of the Royal Ascot meeting in impressive style. news.bbc.co.uk |
41-1 Unbridled Essence takes Matchmaker
Unbridled Essence pulled off a 41-1 upset in the Grade 3, $200,000 Taylor Made Matchmaker Stakes for fillies and mares on the turf. sports.espn.go.com |
Santa Anita to return to dirt surface
Santa Anita will replace its synthetic surface with dirt in time for the track's winter-spring meet in December, although the California Horse ... rssfeeds.usatoday.com |