Ancient Bronze Horse on Display in Rome
A bronze horse, possibly the work of the Parthenon sculptor, went on display Friday at a Rome museum after a decades-long restoration.
Derby Horse Storm in May Flying Half-Blind
The Associated Press
May 4, 2007
Storm in May will be flying nearly blind in Saturday’s Kentucky Derby. Trainer Bill Kaplan paid $16,000 for the colt last April, getting the bargain basement deal because Storm in May is completely blind in his right eye. “It doesn’t Derby Horses Tested for EPO
Leslie Deckard
May 4, 2007
The 20 starters for the May 5 Kentucky Derby were tested for the performance-enhancing drug erythropoietin (EPO) May 2. John Veitch, chief steward for the Kentucky Horse Racing Authority, said the tests were administrated between 10 a.m. Churchill Prepares for Visit from Queen
Claire Novak
May 3, 2007
Staff members and security guards at Churchill Downs are preparing for a visit from Queen Elizabeth II and her husband Prince Phillip, who will attend Saturday’s running of the Kentucky Derby. According to Julie Koenig Loignon, official Kentucky Derby Post Position Draw Complete
The Associated Press
May 3, 2007
Curlin is undefeated, unchallenged and now he’s the favorite for the Kentucky Derby. And in drawing the No. 2 post for Saturday’s race, the imposing chestnut colt even gets to start from the same spot Affirmed did on his way to winning the Tripl Keeneland to Sell Barbaro Wristbands on Derby Day
Press Release
May 3, 2007
On Kentucky Derby Day, Keeneland will join with racetracks and equine organizations across the country to sell the specially designed “Riding with Barbaro” wristbands in support of the NTRA Barbaro Memorial Fund. The wristbands carry Horsemen Pledging Portion of Derby Purse to Barbaro Fund
Press Release
May 3, 2007
Prominent jockeys and trainers, including Eclipse Award-winning trainer Todd Pletcher, have agreed to pledge a portion of their Kentucky Oaks and Kentucky Derby earnings to the National Thoroughbred Racing Association (NTRA) Massage Gets Derby Contender Hard Spun Ready to Run
Deirdre Biles
May 3, 2007
Hard Spun’s final preparations for the Kentucky Derby have included a sizzling five-furlong work and the usual early morning gallops. You’ve probably read about all those moves online and in the newspapers. But there’s one step in the process yo Barbaro Gold Julep Cup Fetches $22K
The Associated Press
May 2, 2007
A New Yorker paid $22,222 Tuesday for a gold-plated mint julep cup honoring 2006 Kentucky Derby winner Barbaro in a charity auction to benefit retired racehorses and injured jockeys. The buyer, Bonnie O’Neil, will have Barbaro owner Over-the-Limit Field of 22 Horses Entered in Kentucky Derby
The Associated Press
May 2, 2007
Likely favorite Curlin and a record-tying five horses trained by Todd Pletcher were among an over-the-limit field of 22 3-year-olds entered Wednesday for the Kentucky Derby. Curlin, one of two horses in the field trained by Steve Asmussen, wil USEF Statement on Le Samurai Injury, FEI Inquiry
Press Release
May 2, 2007
The following is a statement released May 2 by the United States Equestrian Federation (USEF): The injury to Le Samurai, ridden by Amy Tryon, sustained at the Rolex Kentucky Three-Day Event on April 28 is under review by the Polytrack Founder Admits Problems at American Tracks
Mark Popham
May 1, 2007
Martin Collins, the creator of the Polytrack artificial surface, admitted to having faced problems in North America in an interview with the British monthly racing magazine, Thoroughbred Owner & Breeder. Barbaro Documentary Will Air on NBC After Derby
Lenny Shulman
May 1, 2007
“Barbaro: A Nation’s Horse” has finally found a home. NBC Sports has announced that the one-hour documentary focusing on the life of last year’s Kentucky Derby winner will air on the NBC network Saturday, May 5, at 8 p.m. ET. That will be 90 Happy Birthday, Barbaro! Fans Pay Tribute
The Associated Press
April 30, 2007
No cake, no oats. Only memories, tears, and stories of Barbaro’s spirit were shared at this birthday party. Fans traveled from around the world to pay tribute and honor Barbaro at Delaware Park on Sunday on what would have been the NBC Barbaro Documentary to Air on CNBC Derby Eve
Lenny Shulman
April 30, 2007
“Barbaro: A Nation’s Horse,” which was pre-empted April 29 by an overtime hockey game on NBC, will be presented Friday, May 4, at 9 p.m. ET and again at midnight on cable network CNBC. In addition, NBC is scrambling to see if it can find a timeslot Tim Conway Helps Don MacBeth Fundraise for Injured Jockeys
Kimberly S. Brown
April 30, 2007
A celebrity team penning event held at the Kentucky Horse Park near Lexington on April 10 raised more than $60,000 for the Don MacBeth Memorial Jockey Fund, said Judy McCarron, wife of Hall of Fame jockey Chris McCarron and co-founder of the group Stay on top of the most recent Horse Health news with FREE weekly newsletters from TheHorse.comWeekly PollPartners in Equine HealthOur SitesResources
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