Zenyatta, The Unstoppable Filly

Zenyatta was born on 1 April 2004 and is the daughter of Street Cry and Vertigineux. She is owned by Jerome Moss and his wife, Ann, and is trained under the patient care of John Shirreffs. So far, this magnificent filly has won all five of her career starts, giving breathtaking performances at every racing event. With her career earnings already at over five hundred thousand dollars, everyone is waiting in anticipation for her next horse racing victory.

Michigan Celebrates Horse Racing

This year, Michigan celebrates a seventy-five year association with the horse racing industry. Governor William A. Comstock legalized horse racing in the state on 28 June 1933. In September of that year, approximately twenty thousand Michigan fans flocked to State Fairgrounds to be witness to the first racing event at the Detroit Fairgrounds racecourse. The Detroit Fairgrounds racecourse was the only racing track of the time, and in a period of thirty-one days more than a hundred thousand racing fans placed bets of well over $3.5 million. Due to the fact that horse racing was legalized in the month of June, it has been declared the Michigan Horse Racing Month.

Tasmania Shows Off the Best Two Year Olds

Trainers, owners and drivers alike all commented on the high quality of two year old horses that were seen at the Betfair Sweepstakes finals over the weekend. It is hoped that the increase in better bred horses will see an escalation in the harness racing industry in Tasmania. If harness racing performances continue to excite and amaze as it did on Sunday, it will encourage breeders to continue improving the quality of horses. The horses that were seen during the weekend’s racing events are proof of the remarkable advancements and developments within the breeding industry.

Clear Skies for Deep Sky

On Sunday, 1 June 2008, a jockey by the name of Hirofumi Shii enjoyed a historical victory at the Japan Derby in front of more than a hundred thousand spectators. The Japan Derby is the second leg of the Japanese equivalent of the Triple Crown, and last year Shii guided the first filly (Vodka) in sixty-four years to the winning position. Aboard Deep Sky on Sunday, Shii became the second jockey in the Japanese Racing Association to win a racing event two years in a row.

Belmont Stakes Update

The 2008 Belmont Stakes is only a few days away, and excitement over this racing event is growing stronger each day. With horses being confirmed as contenders and new daily events surrounding the 2008 Belmont Stakes changing the outlook of the race with every passing minute, it is not easy to keep up with the latest news. Uncertainty has been hanging over some contenders, worry and injury plaguing others, and all the while punters are trying to make the right choice at the betting agents.

Nobiz Like Showbiz Retires

The announcement that Nobiz Like Showbiz was going into retirement was a sad moment for everyone who has been involved in his horse racing career. Not only is he a magnificent racehorse, but his gentle personality makes him a joy to work with. While staying at Indian Creek Farm in Kentucky, owner and breeder Elizabeth Valando will decide on his future as possible stud horse. Nobiz Like Showbiz will be sorely missed by fans and the racing community.

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