Railbird 2004–2019

Miscellany Archive

Shocking Practice

“For the bargain online price of $8,700, any trainer or owner in the horse racing industry can buy something shocking — an electric cord and zapper that can effectively shock a horse’s leg injury into numbness.” (San Diego Union-Tribune)

Posted in Miscellany on October 14, 2004

Headlines: October 14

– Impasse reaches fifth week (TT)
– Strong field for BC steeplechase (LHL)
– Matron CA’s best race Saturday (LAT)
– Keeneland: Wagering, attendance up (BH)
– Racing takes off at Fresno Fair (VV)
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Posted in Miscellany on October 14, 2004

Headlines: October 13

– Another phenom for Servis (BH)
– Fire Slam, Eurosilver return (TT)
– Training setback for St Liam (DRF)
– Dirt is to Digger’s liking (LAT)
– Next year’s Arc for Kitten? (BH)
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Posted in Miscellany on October 13, 2004

For a Good Cause

Moneigh by Distorted Humor
The Kentucky-based horse adoption organization ReRun is hosting its second online auction of Moneighs — artwork created by famous horses — on eBay. The auction runs through December 1, and will feature paintings by Silver Charm, Funny Cide, and Tiznow. (Blood-Horse)

Posted in Miscellany on October 12, 2004

Headlines: October 12

– Bailey on two mounts Thursday (NYDN)
– Fallon fall all but crowns Dettori (Guar.)
– Churchill revises earnings (BH)
– Ak-Sar-Ben grandstand demolished (TT)
– Fortunate Damsel wins Pebbles (Globe)
– Mea Domina carves out her turf (LAT)
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Posted in Miscellany on October 12, 2004