Horse Racing News

Curlin Still in Top Form

On Saturday, Curlin once again proved that he deserves his Horse of the Year title. He has not raced on United States soil for a few months now, and after a successful international campaign everyone thought that Curlin might need good rest before taking on his first race on his return. But Curlin was not deterred by facing a full field of contenders at Churchill Downs. He dug deep, found his gap and steamed ahead to the finish line.

Glory at Hoosier Park

The Hoosier Cup Night takes place on 28 June 2008 at the Hoosier Park Racecourse. The total purses for the evening are estimated at over $1 million and the $100 000 Indiana Sire Stakes Final will be on the race card for this big event. In order to make it to the finals, horses and their drivers have been racing their hearts out at the qualifying legs of the Indiana Sire Stakes, with horses battling it out in their respective races. On Sunday, 15 June 2008, two races in the fourth leg saw two nail biting racing events unfold, with deserving horses walking away victorious.

The New Ffos Las Racecourse Nearing Completion

The excitement in the Llanelli region is slowly building, as the completion date for the Ffos Las Racecourse draws nearer. Not only will the racecourse be located in one of the most breathtaking areas of the United Kingdom but it is a landmark development, taking into account that the last National Hunt Racecourse constructed in the United Kingdom, was eighty years ago. There are high expectations for the success of Ffos Las Racecourse, as it is believed that it will not only attract contenders from the west of Wales, but open up the doorway to increased numbers of competitors from Ireland.

New Hedge Fund on the Block

The days of families raising a surprise horse racing champion or a group of friends buying the horse of their dreams are almost gone. These days, only the big hitters in the racing industry are able to throw money around, and when a lone horse racing enthusiast wants to join in on the racing action it is easier to invest in a hedge fund where there is more than just one horse running. Unfortunately, hedge funds have received a lot of criticism over the years, but the new Thoroughbred Legends Racing Fund seems as if it might be a fund with a difference.

Epsom Derby Racing Results

While the Belmont Stakes organizers were gearing up for one of the biggest racing events on the horse racing calendar, the second day of the Epsom Derby, also referred to as the Epsom Derby Festival, was well underway. With a full day of racing splendor on Friday the 6th of June, known as Ladies Day, and a jam packed schedule for Derby Day on Saturday the 7th of June, the Epsom Downs Racecourse was in high spirits, with thousands of spectators who came out in support of the Epsom Derby Festival and their favorite horses.

Clear Skies for Deep Sky

On Sunday, 1 June 2008, a jockey by the name of Hirofumi Shii enjoyed a historical victory at the Japan Derby in front of more than a hundred thousand spectators. The Japan Derby is the second leg of the Japanese equivalent of the Triple Crown, and last year Shii guided the first filly (Vodka) in sixty-four years to the winning position. Aboard Deep Sky on Sunday, Shii became the second jockey in the Japanese Racing Association to win a racing event two years in a row.

Nobiz Like Showbiz Retires

The announcement that Nobiz Like Showbiz was going into retirement was a sad moment for everyone who has been involved in his horse racing career. Not only is he a magnificent racehorse, but his gentle personality makes him a joy to work with. While staying at Indian Creek Farm in Kentucky, owner and breeder Elizabeth Valando will decide on his future as possible stud horse. Nobiz Like Showbiz will be sorely missed by fans and the racing community.

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