Racing Season Kicking Off Soon at Del Mar

In 1937, as the gates to the Del Mar Racecourse opened for the first time, Bing Crosby stood smiling to welcome the first spectator to the new establishment. A year later, more than twenty thousand people found themselves watching history in the making as Seabiscuit defeated Ligaroti on 12 August 1938 in the much anticipated show down. This year, on 16 July 2008, this magnificent racecourse, just north of San Diego, will continue its tradition of spellbinding horse racing action and breathtaking entertainment.

Racing the Distance at Hanover Raceway

The Hanover Raceway is an all year round venue with thrilling slot gaming, entertainment and exquisite dining at their licensed restaurant. But when it is racing season, as it is now until September, hundreds of spectators flock to the Hanover Raceway to be a part of its special events and exciting horse racing action. Back by popular demand, is the one and a half mile $5 500 claimers pacing series, which kicks off on Saturday 19 July 2008.

Inductees to the Delaware Park Wall of Fame

Delaware Park Racecourse was constructed and opened in 1937 and has enjoyed a long and successful history in the horse racing industry. Last year, the Delaware Park Racecourse unveiled its Delaware Park Wall of Fame for the first time, with the inaugural inductees being Willie Shoemaker, Henry Clark, Jane and Henry Lunger’s Christiana Stables, William Du Pont Jr. and Kelso. This year, five new inductees have been selected under the same criteria, consisting of a non-participant, horse, owner, trainer and jockey. These names will be inducted into the Delaware Park Wall of Fame to bring honor and pay tribute to their contribution to horse racing.

Hendra Virus Scare in Brisbane

The Hendra Virus strikes fear in the hearts of every Australian horse owner and trainer, as it is a deadly virus that not only targets horses but can also be a danger to humans. As the outbreak of the Hendra Virus that has been detected at the Brisbane Bayside Veterinary Practice and Redlands Veterinary Clinic brings back nightmarish thoughts of the first outbreak in 1994, staff members wait anxiously on the blood test results, with authorities trying to reassure the horse racing industry that the virus has been contained.

Ellis Park is Open for Business

The Ellis Park Racecourse has been a part of horse racing history in Kentucky since as far back as 1922. Although wagering and features such as starting gates and paddocks, have changed over the years, Ellis Park Racecourse has always been known as a racecourse that has an atmosphere of nostalgia and which overflows with charm and warmth. Not surprisingly, loyal supporters and the horse racing industry felt the sting of disappointment when live racing did not start on the 4th of July as it usually does, and Ellis Park Racecourse faced permanent closure.

Research into Fracture Prevention Advances

Horses are not much different to human athletes when it comes to exertion on their bodies and continuous strain on their bone structures. This makes the legs of horses the most vulnerable part of their bodies. Often fractures seem to appear from nowhere, causing horses an excessive amount of pain and discomfort, which leads to rest and layoffs from training and exercise routines. But a group of researchers are hoping that their hard work and dedication to the prevention of fractures will not only assist horses and the horse racing industry, but athletes, military personnel and other animals that run the same risks.

Mount Nelson Triumphs

Aidan O’Brian has been in the winners’ circle at the Group 1 Coral Eclipse Stakes previously with Hawk Wing, Oratorio and Giant’s Causeway. On Saturday, 5 July 2008, he was there for a fourth time, with Mount Nelson. It certainly seems to a favorable year for the talented trainer, who has now raked in no less than twelve Group 1 victories this year. There is a lot of planning involved in choosing horses for a race, and with Mount Nelson being selected for the Coral Eclipse Stakes, the timing could not have been more perfect.

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