Miscellaneous

Stem Cell Research Offers Hope for Treatment of Injuries

The importance and positive results in the use of stem cell therapy has been proven a number of times, as scientists and researchers work tirelessly to find ways of repairing injuries suffered by horses and not only saving their careers, but also their lives. Tendon, ligament, bone and cartilage damage can be devastating injuries, and even though time off the track and rehabilitation might restore mobility and health, the horse will still be at risk to suffer injuries to the particular area, as the healing process does not restore the injured tissue to its original strength.

Moorland Farms gets ready for the Far Hills Race Meeting

There are two very important and diverse sides to the hosting of the Far Hills Race Meeting. Firstly, it is one of the biggest steeplechase horse racing events of the year, in the industry and is supported in great numbers every year. The second part of the Far Hills Race Meeting is that for the past fifty-four years, this event has been focused on helping the community in general, and in particular, supporting the Somerset Medical Centre located in Somerville. This year, will be no different. The Far Hills Race Meeting will combine phenomenal horse racing, with the opportunity to raise funds for a worthy cause.

New Approach for Weekend Hussler

In Australia, one of the most prestigious racing events of the year is the Caulfield Cup. Run at the Caulfield Racecourse, the race covers a distance of 2 400 meters, or twelve furlongs, and is a racing event for three year old horses and over. This year, thousands of spectators and punters will be pinning their hopes on the spectacular Weekend Hussler, to win the Caulfield Cup that has been a part of the horse racing tradition in Australia since 1879. The $2.5 million Caulfield Cup is set to have a magnificent lineup of contenders and to be an unforgettable racing event.

John Henry Memorial Statue

John Henry was born on 9 March 1975. His owners watched him closely for any traits that could lead them to a name, and as he enjoyed destroying steel buckets, he was named after the world famous legend who was referred to as the Steel-Drivin Man. Because he was not of the best breeding, his owners decided to geld him, being sired by Ole Bob Bowers and out of the mare Once Double. He might not have had the breeding or the perfect confirmation for a racehorse, but John Henry was determined to succeed, and became one of the most legendary horses of our time. Not surprisingly, Kentucky Horse Park has honored him by unveiling the John Henry Memorial Statue.

Hurdle Racing Faces Safety Issues

The hurdle racing industry in Victoria, Australia, has taken quite a blow, with all hurdle racing events being cancelled for the remainder of the year. The decision was taken by Judge David Jones, in the interest of the safety of both jockeys and horses. Injuries, some fatal, suffered by horses during these events have raised concerns and all steeplechase races have been suspended until an independent survey has been done and recommendations to improve the safety of steeplechase horses have been looked at.

Hope for Hungary Horse Racing

At a horse auction at Newmarket in 2006, Zoltan Mikoczy sat listening to Sandor Ribarszki as he warned him off buying the sad looking horse standing in front of him. He was not the best looking horse and short by racing standards. The nameless horse that no-one wanted waited patiently to see if anyone would purchase him. In all the excitement of the electric atmosphere of the auction, Mikoczy raised his hand and bought the horse for two thousand one hundred pounds, without opposition. He named him Overdose, and after training with Ribarszki for only a short period, both men realized that they had purchased an astounding racehorse.

Earlie Fires Retires

Sunday, the 21st of September 2008, was a very sad day for Arlington Park Racecourse as it said good-bye to one of its long standing jockeys. After forty-four years on the racecourse and at the age of sixty-one, Earlie Fires announced his retirement after Arlington Park Racecourse had run its last race for 2008. As the leading rider in the history of Arlington Park, Earlie Fires bowed out of the horse racing industry to take on new challenges, such as fishing and traveling. He leaves behind a magnificent legacy at the track and on North American horse racing.

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