Tears and Smiles at Saratoga

Each year there are so many worthy nominees for the National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame, but unfortunately, not everyone can win a place in racing history. This year, five major contributors to thoroughbred horse racing were honored in a stylish ceremony in Saratoga, on Friday 14 August 2009. One of the inductees this year was Bob Baffert, and it was an extremely special moment for him and his family and friends, as he was called to the podium to accept his induction into the National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame as contemporary trainer.

Trainer to Keep an Eye On

Many people in the horse racing industry are either born into the life, or know from a young age that horse racing is the direction they want their lives to move in. For some, life begins on a very different path and it takes only one moment for them to realize that they belong in the horse racing industry. For Michelle Nihei, her life changing moment arrived in the year 2001 on the backstretch of Keeneland Racecourse in Kentucky. Today, she is slowly working her way up as a trainer, and is already being seen as a trainer to look out for.

Miami Airport Horse Racing Proposal

Finding solutions to a financial problem can get tricky, especially when gambling is considered an option. The Miami Airport is proposing the use of slot machines to increase their annual income, but in order to install slot machines they need a premises where gambling is already permitted. To solve this problem, they have reached out to a nearby racecourse, but if negotiations with the race course fail, they have a secondary proposal, which has already lifted eyebrows and received its fair share of criticism.

Boost for Hong Kong Horse Racing

Horse racing season in Hong Kong has run from September to June for years, and government has been extremely strict on the sport, in a bid to discourage illegal gambling. But lately, the combination of nearby cities luring Hong Kong residents through their casinos, and the drop in government revue generated by the horse racing industry, has encouraged officials to take a serious look at the proposal to extend the horse racing season by five racing days. News that a few changes were approved by government has created excitement and anticipation in the racing community and horse racing enthusiasts.

The Heat was on at Worcester

After almost ten months of sorting out a waterlogged racecourse, Worcester Racecourse was only too happy to open its doors to horse racing in the beginning of May. But yesterday, 1 July 2009, Mother Nature once again proved that she was a force to be reckoned with, when an almost unbearable heat wave hit the racecourse and had everyone a little hot under the collar. The heat proved to be too much for the horses and after the havoc that incurred after the first race, the rest of the meeting was cancelled, which has led to an investigation.

No Breeders Cup for Rachel Alexandra

Rachel Alexandra is a very talented filly that has taken the horse racing industry by storm this year, especially with her surprising win at the prestigious Preakness Stakes. Previous victories have included the Kentucky Oaks and since being purchased by Jess Jackson, majority owner of Horse of the Year, Curlin, meticulous and careful decisions have been made in regard to her racing career. It is because of the cautious decisions made by Jackson, that horse racing enthusiasts have been disappointed a little by the confirmation that Rachel Alexandra will not be in the starting gates at the Breeders Cup in November.

Filly Face-off

It is not every day that the horse racing community finds themselves looking at two spectacular fillies at the same time. Generally, the colts are the biggest sensations and racing enthusiasts often try to convince owners to race the biggest names in racing against each other, for a breathtaking showdown. But this time around they are asking for a filly face-off. With the spectacular performances delivered by both Zenyatta and Rachel Alexandra, no-one can argue that theses two fillies have brought a renewed excitement to the horse racing industry.

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