Big Brown Team Turns Down Curlin Face-off

Its a moment that everyone has been hoping for, to see the 2007 Horse of the Year, Curlin, face-off against the racing power house Big Brown. But unfortunately, it seems that for the time being these two horse racing greats will not be racing against each other any time soon. Both camps have been sending out invitations through the media to run against each other, but neither side seems interested in the events the other is suggesting. This is very disappointing to many racing fans, who feel that it is the only way to determine which horse is better on the day.

The Harness Racing Youth League Camp

On Sunday, 10 August 2008, the 2008 Harness Racing Youth League Camp came to an end, and all the horses involved in the Harness Racing Youth League were being prepared to travel to Versailles where they spend the off season resting at Brittany Farms before being called into service again for the 2009 Harness Racing Youth League Camp. The summer camps, which are hosted by the Harness Horse Youth Foundation, are as fun as they are educational, with two levels available to teach children about the sport of harness racing and all aspects of the industry.

Equine Sports Massage

When humans feel pain in their muscles or tightness in certain areas of their bodies they will often visit a massage therapist, who will work to loosen the muscle and to assist in its healing. Horses are also have a variety of muscles, but cannot tell us when they are experiencing some discomfort, therefore injured muscles are only noticed when horses start to display a change in demeanor, are afflicted by constant lameness or perform poorly. Equine sports massage treatment can assist horsemen in keeping their horses in the best possible shape and prevent muscle injuries before they become more serious.

Clash of the Greats

The Confederation Cup has a long and distinguished history that is synonymous with world class horse racing action, magnificent horses and a tradition of quality harness racing. Governor Skipper won the Confederation Cup in 1977 and was also announced the Pacer of the Year. Other spectacular horses have graced this prestige event with their presence, including big names such as Abercrombie and the “Pacing Machine” Cam Fella. This year, organizers are gearing up for an event that will be remembered, with some of the most talented horses in harness racing getting ready to fight for victory at the 32nd Confederation Cup.

Kelly Leak Disappointment in the Best Pal Stakes

The $150 000 Best Pal Stakes, held at Del Mar, was set to be a thrilling horse racing event for two year olds, as the lineup of contenders included some of the best horses available. No-one could have expected that the Grade 2 Best Pal Stakes would end in so much controversy, upset and anger, and the disapproval of the spectators was so audible that their boos and outcries drowned out almost everything else at the racecourse.

One Spirit Victorious at Arlington Million

The Arlington Million was run on Saturday, 9 August 2008, for the twenty-sixth time at Arlington Park Racecourse. It was a race of unexpected victory and major upset, as Spirit One thundered down towards the wire, followed by race favorites Archipenko and Mount Nelson. Winning the Arlington Million has given Spirit One automatic entry into the, 25 October 2008, Breeders’ Cup and his first Group 1 victory. Trainer Philippe Demercastel and jockey Ioritz Mendizabal rejoiced in the magnificent performance by Spirit One, and commented that there is a good chance they will be back to take on the Breeders’ Cup.

Shadow Play Does Not Disappoint

Last week, as contenders in the 42nd Delvin Miller Adios harness racing event, held at Pocono Downs on Saturday 9 August 2008, started getting ready, co-trainer Mark Ford was very unsettled about Shadow Play drawing post position six. But it turns out that he really did not have any reason to be worried, as Shadow Play won the Delvin Miller Adios with little effort, delivering a first win at this event for his driver David Miller.

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