The Pimlico Special Returns in 2008

As racing states come under threat of neighboring states using slot machines to increase their income and purses, special stakes races, such as the Pimlico Special, fall onto the chopping block. Last year, the Maryland thoroughbred racing commission cancelled the running of the 2007 Pimlico Special to keep the other big live horse racing events stable. However, because of the history of the race, reshuffling of races has been done to ensure the return of the Pimlico Special to the Preakness program.

Kentucky - The Casino Battlefield

With a motto that states ‘Unbridled Spirit’, huge green paddocks hugging the hills and landscapes, and the Thoroughbred horse selected as the official horse of the state, Kentucky is undoubtedly horse country. Although it is also famous for being home to the U.S. Treasury Gold Vault at Fort Knox, places like Lexington in Kentucky proudly bare the name of Horse Capital of the World. And with more than four hundred and fifty horse farms in the Lexington area alone, Kentucky has enjoyed a history with horse racing that has been passed down for many generations.

Third Cheltenham Victory for Inglis Drever

On the 18th of March 1999, a future Cheltenham Festival winner was born. He was set to make history, to bring pride and joy into the lives of many, and to become an inspiration to those in need. Inglis Drever began his racing career in flat horse racing. Named after John Inglis Drever Pottinger, a famous painter from Scotland who passed away in 1986, this magnificent horse only realized his true potential and forte under the watchful eyes of owner, Graham Wylie.

A Look at Cheltenham Racing Action

The Cheltenham Racecourse is known as a premier venue for live horse racing in Britain. It is an old racecourse and is seen as the heart of racing, as it is easily reachable from London, Birmingham and Cheltenham. With a spectator capacity of approximately sixty-seven thousand and breathtakingly beautiful grounds, the Cheltenham Racecourse has not only become home to the Cheltenham Festival, but many other prestigious races such as the Cheltenham Gold Cup (part of the Cheltenham Festival), Champion Hurdle, Queen Mother Champion Chase, Spa Novices’ Hurdle, Cotswold Chase, Paddy Power Gold Cup, Triumph Hurdle, Champion Bumper, Ballymore Properties Novices’ Hurdle, Cleeve Hurdle, World Hurdle, Festival Trophy, Royal & SunAlliance Chase and the Supreme Novices’ Hurdle.

Welfare and Safety of the Racehorse Summit

The first Welfare and Safety of Racehorse Summit was held in October 2006 and was coordinated by the Grayston-Jockey Research Foundation and The Jockey Club. This year the second summit is taking place on the 17th and the 18th of March 2008, and is hosted by the Keeneland Sales Pavilion. Issues and improvements raised at the first summit will be discussed and analyzed. The main goal of the Welfare and Safety of the Racehorse Summit is to make racing safer for horses and to address issues in regard to their health and wellbeing.

A Glamorous Experience at Royal Ascot

Queen Anne founded the Ascot Racecourse in 1711. Since that time it has become a symbol of style and status across the world. Located a mere six miles away from Windsor Castle, the Ascot has remained synonymous with the royal family. The Her Majesty’s Plate was the first thoroughbred race to take place here. From 1945, more racing events were added to the calendar, and from 1965, hurdles and steeplechase races were being run at Ascot Racecourse. But it is the Royal Ascot racing meet that is still seen as one of the premier events in England.

Racing at Finger Lakes Gaming and Racetrack

Finger Lakes Gaming and Racetrack is known for both its casino and thoroughbred horse racing. And even though the casino, which covers a thirty thousand square foot area with approximately one thousand two hundred machines, draws a great following, it is the racetrack that sees most of the action during the day. The live horse racing and casino sees more than 1.5 million visitors in a year, and preparations are again under way to ensure a successful 2008 racing season.

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