Nail-biting Racing at Travers Stakes

Spectators were on their feet at Saratoga Racecourse on Saturday, 23 August 2008, as the final stretch of the Grade 1 $1 million Travers Stakes became the scene of determination, disbelief, elation and thrilling horse racing action with a battle between Colonel John and Mambo in Seattle unfolding before the crowd. Deafening screams of excitement and encouragement drowned out the sound of thundering hooves, jockeys pushed their horses to the limit, and both Colonel John and Mambo in Seattle were giving it their all down to the wire.

Big Brown Heading for Monmouth

On the 3rd of August 2008, Big Brown made his return to horse racing at the $1 million Haskell Invitational, after finishing in last position at the Belmont Stakes. He won the Haskell in a nail-biting fight for victory. Knowing that Michael Iavarone, one of Big Brown’s connections, would be looking for the right turf race to run him in before the Breeders’ Cup, racecourses have been making offers and raising purses to lure Big Brown to their tracks. But Monmouth Park came up victorious as Big Brown’s presence in the Monmouth Stakes has been confirmed.

Juvenile Racing Boost in New Zealand

Trainers in the New Zealand harness racing industry will be finding it very hard to resist the racing series that has been created by the top brass of harness racing. Juvenile racing always started in September, but because of events such as the Australasian Breeders Crown, Harness Jewels and Sire’s Stakes taking place after May, pre-Christmas harness racing for juveniles started to disappear. However, with the new lure of the Young Gun Series, trainers and owners will have incentive to restart the old tradition.

Pacific Classic at Del Mar

The first Pacific Classic was run at Del Mar Racecourse on 10 August 1991, It has seen legendary horses such as Best Pal, Cigar, Lava Man, Tinners Way, Dare and GO and Candy Ride in its starting gates before. This year, the highlight of the horse racing action taking place on Sunday, 24 August 2008, will be the older horses taking part in the Group 1 $1 million Pacific Classic and the contenders this year are guaranteed to set Del Mar Racecourse alight with nail-biting performances.

Harness Racing at Walworth County Fair

The first harness racing event took place at the Walworth County Fair in 1898. Ever since, it has been one of the highlights of the festival and this year will be no different. The Annual Celebrity Harness Race will again attract thousands of spectators who have come to the Walworth County Fair to enjoy the festivities, entertainment, stalls and good harness racing. The Walworth County Fair will kick off on the 27th of August till the 1st of September.

Ocala Breeder’s Sales Co. August Sale

The Ocala Breeder’s Sales Co. kicked off their August Sale on Monday, 18 August 2008. The four day sale has been successful, even though the average pricing has declined when compared to last year. Director of Sales for Ocala Breeder’s Sales Co., Tom Ventura, said that due to the state of the economy at present, it was expected that sales figures would drop and that they had been spoilt with the figures in the last few years. However, when taking the economy in consideration, the sale has gone well and a few noteworthy purchases were made within the first two days.

Big Purse Bonanza for Railway Stakes

Everyone in horse racing knows that the biggest names in the industry can usually be found at the racing events that carry the biggest purses. Not only does purse money attract the local talent but it also lures international competitors to these racing meetings. In an effort to boost horse racing in Australia, especially the Festival of Perth Racing, the Western Australian Government together with Perth Racing will be boosting the purse of the Carlton Draught Railway Stakes to gain the attention of the international horse racing community and increase their support.

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