Headlines: January 21
– Trainer John Servis makes himself comfortable in Hot Springs as he preps the undefeated colt Rockport Harbor for the Kentucky Derby (MSNBC) … Oaklawn opens today. (AT)
– Photos show an unruly horse at Tampa Bay Downs knocking down trainer Richard Ciardullo Jr. in the paddock, who amazingly came away uninjured. (Trib.)
– The 2004 Fans’ Champion Award winners are revealed. Smarty Jones trounces Ghostzapper for Horse of the Year. (ESPN)
– The Jockeys’ Guild hopes to introduce legislation in California that would prevent anyone with a financial stake in racing from serving on the racing board. (LAT)
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