Competition News & Issues

Seabiscuit Statue Returned Home After 55 Years

Descendants of the owner, trainer, and jockey of Seabiscuit paid tribute to the legendary American racehorse June 23 as a life-sized bronze sculpture of the horse was unveiled and formally dedicated at Ridgewood Ranch in Willits, Calif.

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Stewards Fine, Suspend Jockey for Kicking Horse

Philadelphia Park Casino & Racetrack stewards handed jockey Victor Molina a $1,000 fine and 30-day suspension June 25 for his actions prior to the third race at the Bensalem, Pa., facility June 18.
Molina, a 27-year veteran, was scheduled

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New FEI Eventing Safety Group Holds First Meeting

The F?d?ration Equestre Internationale’s new safety subcommittee held its first meeting on June 18 in London.

International rider and course designer David O’Connor chairs the group. Committee members include: Chris Bartle, international

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Managing an Equine Medical Emergency

Quality care and rapid response time can mean the difference between life and death for a sick or injured horse.

Although each patient is unique, advanced planning for critical situations can tip the odds in favor of a successful outcome.

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Calgary Thoroughbred Track Closing

In an article by Billy Powers on the Calgary Sun Web site, the writer lamented that today (June 15) might be the last day for Thoroughbred racing Stampede Park in Calgary, Alberta, Canada.


“When they finish the eighth race on today’s

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Jockey Paralyzed From Waist Down

Jockey Andrew Lakeman is paralyzed from the waist down following a spill during a race at Belmont Park Thoroughbred racetrack last month, the Daily Racing Form reported.


The 32-year-old Lakeman was told by doctors at North Shore

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Oregon Teen Accused of Sexually Abusing Horse

A Corvallis, Ore., teenager was arrested after a surveillance camera captured him preparing to sexually abuse a horse inside a barn, police said.


The owners of the barn installed the camera after reporting an assault on the horse last

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Street Cry Not Shuttling

Sheikh Mohammed’s Darley Australia has announced that Street Cry, sire of Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (gr. I) winner Street Sense, would not return for a fifth season to Australia.


“We would like to assure breeders that this

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Final TV Ratings for Belmont Slide 12%

Final national ratings for ABC’s telecast of the June 9 Belmont Stakes from New York showed a 12% percent decline in viewership from 2006. The two-hour program, which aired from 5-7 p.m. EDT, registered a 2.9 rating and an 8 share. Each rating poin

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