Solis, Romero and Prado, 2008 Hall of Fame Finalists

In the year 1950, the National Museum of Racing’s Hall of Fame started paying tribute to trainers, jockeys and horses that have performed outstandingly and that have contributed positively to the racing industry. This year there are many worthy nominations for inductions into the National Museum of Racing’s Hall of Fame, such as jockeys Alex Solis, Randy Romero and Edgar Prado.

Conrad Jupiters Magic Millions Carnival 2008

The Gold Coast Turf Club, in Queensland, Australia, will be hosting the highly anticipated horse racing event of the year – the Conrad Jupiters Magic Millions Carnival 2008. This magnificent racing facility, located neatr Surfers Paradise Beach, has been home to horse racing for more than fifty years. Through its years of experience with accommodating spectators, horse owners, breeders, jockeys and horses, the club has spectacular facilities such as cafés, restaurants and bars, to make everyone feel welcome. Sensational views, exciting activities and premier events, such as the Conrad Jupiters Magic Millions Carnival 2008, sees fans and the racing industry elite returning to the Gold Coast Turf Club each year.

New Zealand Derby – 1 March 2008

The Auckland Racing Club is located at the Ellerslie Racecourse, which is the premier racecourse in Auckland, New Zealand. Not only does it provide a pristine right handed turf track for thoroughbred racing events, but its steeplechase track is legendary. Set amongst landscaped gardens, manicured lawns and the unlimited number of shady trees, the Ellerslie Racecourse is known for its breathtaking beauty and tranquil surroundings. It is host to approximately twenty six major racing events during the year, including the Auckland Cup, Summer Carnival and the New Zealand Derby.

NYRA Keeps Horse Racing Franchise

Since 1955, the New York Racing Association has been in charge of running three of the state’s horse racing tracks, namely Aqueduct, Saratoga Race Course and Belmont Park. In 2006 however, the New York Racing Association, or NYRA, declared bankruptcy and have been operating under the bankruptcy protection act, Chapter 11. At the end of 2007, the franchise held by the NYRA had expired and they continued to operate the thoroughbred horse racing enterprise on an extension, awaiting the outcome of a bid for a renewed franchise.
Features - Editor - 13 February 2008

Watch Out for Babieca Noire!

It is not every day that a trainer has two young horses performing perfectly. Trainer, Spencer Knight, has been smiling from ear to ear because of the brilliant performance of both Rosa Delago and Babieca Noire. After years of support and confidence in the capabilities of Knight, the owners have finally seen the fruits of their labor pay off in the last two races at Ascot.

Dubai World Cup 2008

The Dubai World Cup is known to be one of the premier international horse racing events of the year. The Dubai World Cup 2008 will take place on 28 February 2008. It is an event that features some of the greatest horses in the world, and every trainer, owner and jockey strives throughout the year to be invited to this rich purse race of a staggering $6 million. And with many big names in racing heading to this magnificent event, it is guaranteed to be a racing extravaganza filled with excitement, anticipation and nail-biting finishes.

Louisiana Derby at Fair Grounds Racecourse

The Louisiana Derby, or what was to become the Louisiana Derby, was inaugurated in 1898, with the first winner of this spectacular race being Presbyterian. As with the race itself, the racecourse has a rich and colorful history, and remains one of the oldest racecourse sites still operating in the horse racing industry today. The winning combination between the Fair Grounds Racecourse and the Louisiana Derby has made this event a premier gathering of the horse racing community and an important race in the Fair Grounds Racecourse racing season.

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