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• Mine that Bird ready for West Virginia

  For horse racing enthusiasts in West Virginia, the upcoming West Virginia Derby will be a one of a kind event, but then again, Mine that Bird and his trainer, Bennie “Chip” Woolley Jr. are one ...

• Big Purse Bonanza for Railway Stakes

  Everyone in horse racing knows that the biggest names in the industry can usually be found at the racing events that carry the biggest purses. Not only does purse money attract the local talent ...

• Harness Racing Highlights

  The history of standardbred horses in North America can be traced back to the English thoroughbred stallion by the name of Messenger which was brought to the United States in 1788 as a racehorse ...

• Will Got Country Grip Set a Record?

  Jimmy Maddox had traded $4000 and two good fillies for Got Country Grip. Maddox had never seen the Paint horse before, and as his newly acquired horse stepped out of the trailor, his stomach ...

• Belmont too much for Big Brown

  The Triple Crown title has once again eluded another hopeful, as it seems that Big Brown was fighting too many struggles at once, which had become too much for this magnificent horse to bear. ...

• Artistic Fella gearing up for Dan Patch Invitational Pace

  Dan Patch was America’s biggest celebrity in his day. With many endorsements and a fan base of millions, Dan Patch retired in 1909, undefeated and with a mile record that would take years to ...

• The Development of Appaloosa Racing

  The Nez Perce tribe were the first to breed the Appaloosa horse breed. They lived in the Northwest Pacific in America, the Palouse River running through their land. It was because of the river ...

• Keeneland Yearling Sale Ends Positively

  Running from 11 to 24 September 2011, the Keeneland September Yearling Sale ended on Saturday with great gains and increases in all categories. Known as the world's largest Thoroughbred yearling ...

• Australian Whip War

  The use of whips has been a subject of concern and contention for the horse racing industry, all over the world. New whips with padding have been designed and rules have been changed to avoid ...

• Triple Crown Relief

  The economic slump that has been experienced during the last year has affected many industries, and the horse racing industry did not escape unscathed. Breeding operations have been hit hard and ...

• Cathay Pacific Cup Victory for Eagle Mountain

  The Sha Tin Racecourse in Hong Kong was alive with anticipation and excitement on Sunday, 14 December 2008, as everyone got ready for the Cathay Pacific Hong Kong International Races. The day ...

• An Urgent Need for a Technology Injection – Horse Racing

  Aintree, near Liverpool is a place steeped in history. The race course is a highlight of this quaint village, and the Grand National, a top annual event here is watched by thousands in person ...