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Headlines: February 5

– Ghostzapper could be HOTY again in 2005, but this year’s handicap division is strong, and with rivals like Saint Liam and Rock Hard Ten, Ghostzapper’s greatness isn’t assured. (ST)
– Jockey Richard Migliore rode his 4,000th winner Friday. Joined by his family in the winner’s circle, Migliore dedicated the milestone to late rider Mike Rowland. (NYDN)
– A federal judge dismissed Jose Santos’ libel suit against the Miami Herald, saying the Kentucky courts had no jurisdiction over the matter. (NYT)
– Kentucky tracks will test for milkshakes starting this spring. (CJ)
– Calder Race Course announces a new Senior Triple series. (BH)
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Posted in Miscellany on February 5, 2005

Here’s Something Nice

To send your sweetie, a friend, or a favorite horseplayer, while helping out a good cause: Our Mims Retirement Haven, an organization that cares for retired thoroughbred broodmares, is holding a special Valentine’s Day fundraiser. For a minimum donation of $10.00, OMRH will send out a lovely, personalized card to anyone within the United States.

Posted in Miscellany on February 3, 2005

Headlines: February 3

– Thanks to longshot Napoleon Solo, the Pick 6 went unhit at Aqueduct on Wednesday. Today’s carryover tops $424,000. Gulfstream has a carryover too, of $378,000.
– Gulfstream increased its jockeys’ insurance to $500,000 from $100,000. The change will be in effect for the rest of the meet. (DRF)
– Afleet Alex will make his three-year-old debut in the Rebel Stakes on March 19. The plan is he’ll run next in the April 16 Arkansas Derby and then the Kentucky Derby. (Gate)
– Rock Hard Ten is ready for the Strub. “He’s doing good,” says trainer Richard Mandella. (BH)
– A new version of the American Horse Slaughter Prevention Act was introduced in the House of Representatives on Wednesday. (TT)
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Posted in Miscellany on February 3, 2005

P.S.

Apologies for the haphazard and sometimes lackluster posting of recent days. It’s been an uncommonly busy period for me, and I think I might be suffering a little mid-winter slump: The cold, the snow, and worst of all — no live racing. I need a trip to New York or Florida. April 30 is so far away….

Posted in Miscellany on February 2, 2005

Headlines: February 2

– It’s another big weekend at Gulfstream, with six stakes races carded for Saturday. Saint Liam and Roses in May will meet in the Donn Handicap. (DRF)
– Colonial Downs and Virginia horsemen propose a $2 million “Grand Slam of Grass” and Labor Day weekend turf festival. (BH)
– The day to play: Big Pick 6 carryovers can be found at both Aqueduct and Gulfstream today. (LAT)
– Bay Meadows opens. (IBA)
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Posted in Miscellany on February 2, 2005