Headlines: April 29
– The National Association of Government Employees and the Massachusetts Thoroughbred Breeders’ Association have one thing in common: “Both are run by [David] Holway, and both are hurting financially.” (Globe)
– “Before Derby fever tightens its grip on the sport … let’s take a moment, please, to honor the best 3-year-old that won’t race next week at Churchill Downs: Lost in the Fog.” (ST)
– Retired Hall of Fame jockey Angel Cordero is on vacation — in trainer Todd Pletcher’s barn. (BH)
– Lessons learned in the wake of the Sweet Catomine fiasco: The van driver now knows better than to say he’s transporting a pony when he’s got a champion filly in the back, the trainer knows better than to parrot the party line, and the owner knows better than to visit the press box post-race. (LAT)
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