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Claire Novak

Winner of the 2011 Eclipse Award for Feature/Commentary and the 2008 Louisville Metro Journalism Award for Sports Writing, Claire Novak has melded her love for human-interest journalism and the equine breed into a successful Turf writing career. Since her first freelance article on racing was published at BloodHorse.com in 2005, her byline has appeared in the New York Times, ESPN The Magazine, and on ESPN.com, among others. She lives near Lexington and, when not writing about racing, can often be found jumping her Thoroughbred, Bob.

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Old Friends Stakes to Take Place Sept. 16 at Kentucky Downs

Silver Charm Settling in Well at Old Friends

Claire Novak December 3, 2014

Champion Silver Charm greeted fans Dec. 2 following a long journey home to Kentucky from Japan.

Weanling Daughter of Champion Zenyatta Dies

Claire Novak October 29, 2014

The filly was euthanized the evening of Oct. 28 at Rood & Riddle Equine Hospital after a paddock accident at Lane’s End Farm.

California Chrome Progressing Toward Return

Claire Novak July 6, 2014

Assistant trainer Alan Sherman reported July 5 that Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands and Preakness Stakes winner California Chrome could return to his stall at Los Alamitos Race Course by the end of the month.

Wise Dan to Receive Inaugural Rood & Riddle Comeback Award

Wise Dan Continues Comeback at Keeneland

Claire Novak July 2, 2014

Two-time Horse of the Year Wise Dan is progressing in his comeback from colic surgery.

Wise Dan Returns Home from Rood & Riddle

Claire Novak May 22, 2014

Wise Dan rolled off the trailer with a spring in his step May 21 at Charlie and Amy LoPresti’s Forest Lane Farm seemingly none the worse for wear after undergoing emergency colic surgery at Rood & Riddle Equine Hospital.

Can 'Chrome' Wear Nasal Strip in Belmont?

Can ‘Chrome’ Wear Nasal Strip in Belmont?

Claire Novak May 19, 2014

Trainer Art Sherman has put in a formal request with New York regulators and stewards asking for permission to race California Chrome with a nasal strip in the June 7 Belmont Stakes.

Wise Dan to Receive Inaugural Rood & Riddle Comeback Award

Champion Racehorse Wise Dan Undergoes Colic Surgery

Claire Novak May 16, 2014

Two-time Horse of the Year Wise Dan was taken to Rood & Riddle Equine Hospital in Lexington, Kentucky, May 16 for emergency colic surgery, trainer Charlie LoPresti said.

California Chrome Camp Dispels Sickness Rumor

Claire Novak May 15, 2014

His connections say the colt has a small blister in his throat, but bloodwork and a scope revealed it to be a minor issue with further complications unlikely.

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Medications Seized from Sheikh’s Farm Overseas

Claire Novak September 11, 2013

Products unauthorized for use in the UK were seized from a farm housing the Maktoum family’s endurance horses.

Kentucky Derby Contender Examined by Hoof Specialist

Kentucky Derby Contender Examined by Hoof Specialist

Claire Novak July 12, 2013

Normandy Invasion has been troubled by an abscess that did not respond to normal treatment.

Racehorse Point of Entry Suffers Condylar Fracture

Claire Novak June 10, 2013

Point of Entry suffered a condylar fracture in his left hind cannon bone and will have surgery.

Bramlage Hospitalized After Golf Cart Fall

Bramlage Hospitalized After Golf Cart Fall

Claire Novak May 2, 2013

Larry Bramlage, DVM, MS, Dipl. ACVS, fell from the back of a golf cart and hit his head on May 2.

Hall of Fame Jockey Stevens Announces Comeback Plans

Hall of Fame Jockey Stevens Announces Comeback Plans

Claire Novak January 6, 2013

During retirement, Stevens served as a TV commentator and starred in the movie “Seabiscuit.”

Commentary: Saving Potesta, an Unlikely Story

Claire Novak January 2, 2013

Read how veterinarians saved a record-breaking racehorse after she sustained a life-threatening injury.

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Claire Novak November 1, 2012

The final contingent of Breeders’ Cup runners arrived at Santa Anita Park Oct. 31 after Hurricane Sandy.

Racehorse Paynter to Rehab at Fair Hill Equine Therapy

Racehorse Paynter to Rehab at Fair Hill Equine Therapy

Claire Novak October 15, 2012

Zayat, commenting Oct. 12, said the intent is to eventually return Paynter to training.

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