Horse Racing News

Shadow Play Does Not Disappoint

Last week, as contenders in the 42nd Delvin Miller Adios harness racing event, held at Ponoco 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.

Big Brown Victorious at Haskell Invitational

On Sunday, 3 August 2008, more than forty thousand fans made their way to Monmouth Park Racecourse to watch the 41st running of the $1 million Haskell Invitational. The air was filled with anticipation and excitement, as Big Brown was to make his first appearance since the Belmont Stakes, and everyone was anxious to see him perform. It was a Grade 1 horse racing event to remember, providing spectators with thrills, excitement and elation as Big Brown dug deep to win the Haskell Invitational.

Marlang Shines in Breeders’ Stakes

The Breeders’ Stakes is the third leg of the Canadian Triple Crown, and took place at the Woodbine Racetrack on Sunday, 3 August 2008. Noticeably absent from this horse racing event, were the winners of the first two legs of the Canadian Triple Crown, namely Not Bourbon (winner of the Queen’s Plate) and Harlem Rocker (winner of the Prince of Wales Stakes). The reason for them not taking part in the Breeders’ Stakes was due to both horses being more comfortable racing on dirt, and Sunday’s event was hosted on turf. But this left the field wide open for the 9-1 long shot, Marlang.

Halfway to Heaven another Feather in O’Brian’s Cap

It seems to be the year for Aiden O’Brian, as he raked in his seventeenth Group 1 victory with Halfway To Heaven on Sunday, 3 August 2008, at the Nassau Stakes held at Goodwood. But, just as successful as he has been with training these magnificent athletes, one must also recognize the talent and skill of jockey Johnny Murtagh, who has backed fifteen of those breathtaking victories, and the horses who have poured their hearts into this horse racing season.

Hall of Fame Honor for Edgar Prado

Edgar Prado was selected to be inducted into the National Museum of Racing Hall of Fame on 21 April 2008, with the induction ceremony to be held on 4 August 2008. The honor of one’s name being added to the distinguished list of the National Museum of Racing Hall of Fame is given to those who have performed outstandingly and who have contributed to the horse racing industry. And while Edgar Prado has a long list of achievements that warrant his Hall of Fame induction, it is his actions on the track, as seen once again on Monday, 28 July 2008, that leaves no doubt in anyone’s mind, that he belongs with the greats.

Lava Man Retires

Since the news broke that there was talk of retiring Lava Man just over a week ago, fans have been waiting anxiously and hoping that the magnificent horse would return to horse racing. But on Wednesday 30 July 2008 it was made official, Lava Man would not make a comeback. He was retired immediately, leaving behind a racing legacy that will be admired and remembered for many years to come. While watching one of the racing greats bow out gracefully is heartbreaking to many, the decision was made in his best interest and his owners and trainer are just grateful that he is able to walk away from horse racing without serious injury.

Pitman Wins National Trainers’ Premiership

Michael Pitman has been a trainer for twenty-nine years and has worked with some of the best horses New Zealand has to offer. His patience and passion for horse racing finally paid off when it was announced that he had won the New Zealand National Trainers’ Premiership with his eighty-six victories for the season, two more than runner up and friendly rival, Mark Walker. Still in disbelief over his victory, Michael Pitman was at a loss for words as media and horse racing community members showered him with praise and well wishes in the wake of the announcement.

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