Horse Racing News - Editor - 05 September 2008
Oklahoma has contributed greatly to the horse racing industry, going back as far as the early 1900’s, yet few people are aware of their achievements. From famous horses being bred in Oklahoma, to legendary jockeys who started their racing careers on the racecourses of Oklahoma, there have been many proud moments. But until now, none of these spectacular successes have been honored or highlighted, and that is why the plans for the establishment of the Oklahoma Horse Racing Hall of Fame, has been underway for the past year. Finally, the horse racing community of Oklahoma will be immortalized amongst the racing greats.
Horse Racing News - Editor - 05 September 2008
Auctioneers faced a very tough crowd on Tuesday, 2 September 2008, at the Morris J. Alhadeff Sales Pavilion, Emerald Downs, during the annual summer yearling sale hosted by the Washington Thoroughbred Breeders Association. Sales and auctions across the country have been feeling the impact of the economy, and with median sales figures declining by approximately forty five percent, the Washington Thoroughbred Breeders Association summer yearling sale suffered the same fate. But besides for a general drop in purchases, there were a few sales that stood out and lightened the mood.
Features - Editor - 04 September 2008
Horses and members of the Australian horse racing industry were honored in an awards ceremony on Monday, 1 September 2008, where Weekend Hussler was named the Australian Horse of the Year. The Australian awards ceremony immortalized eleven names, and some did not come as a surprise for the industry. Achievements and magnificent performances delivered by Weekend Hussler over the last year made his selection as Horse of the Year an anticipated announcement, while others were veterans of the industry to whom the honor was long overdue.
Horse Racing News - Editor - 04 September 2008
Robert and Janice McNair established Stonerside Stable in 1994 on a breathtakingly beautiful 1 947 acre piece of land near Paris in Bourbon County, Kentucky. Through their hard work and dedication, Stonerside Stable has grown into a leading breeding farm for Thoroughbred racehorses, and they have bred numerous stakes winners and champions. It is no wonder that Sheik Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, ruler of Dubai and owner of Darley, would be interested in such a successful operation.
