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• Sport Looks for a Way to Keep Its Stars on the Track

  To stem the loss of its best horses to breeding, the harness racing industry may bar competitors sired by a horse who was 4 years old or younger at the time of conception. Posted Nov 27 2008, 08:37 PM by NYT > Sports Filed under: Horse Racing, Horses, Breeding of Animals, harness racing

• Curlin, ’07 Horse of Year, Is Unlikely to Race Again

  Jess Jackson, Curlin’s majority owner, said there were no races left on the North American calendar rich enough to pique his interest. Posted Nov 16 2008, 01:25 AM by NYT > Sports Filed under: Horse Racing, Kentucky Derby, Horses, Curlin (Race Horse), Preakness Stakes, Jackson,Jess

• With Breeders’ Cup Over, the Debates Get Started

  Horsemen and horseplayers cannot resist debating now that the Breeders’ Cup is over and the best equine athletes will be taking a breather until February. Posted Oct 26 2008, 08:33 PM by partners.userland.com Filed under: Horse Racing, Kentucky Derby, Horses, Curlin (Race Horse), Breeders' Cup (Horse Race)

• Baffert Has First Juvenile Win Since ’02

  Bob Baffert’s promising 2-year-old Midshipman raced to victory in the Breeders’ Cup Juvenile, establishing himself as an early favorite for the Kentucky Derby next year. Posted Oct 25 2008, 11:42 PM by partners.userland.com Filed under: Horse Racing, Kentucky Derby, Horses, Breeders' Cup (Horse Race), Baffert, Bob

• Raven’s Pass Leaves Curlin Behind in the Classic

  Henrythenavigator split through a logjam in midpack and Raven’s Pass swung outside Curlin and took dead aim on the finish line winning the race in 1:59.27. Posted Oct 25 2008, 08:01 PM by partners.userland.com Filed under: Horse Racing, Curlin (Race Horse), Breeders' Cup (Horse Race), Raven’s Pass (Race Horse)

• Raven’s Pass Stuns Curlin in Breeders’ Cup Classic

  Raven’s Pass, a 3-year-old colt, beat Curlin, the 4-to-5 favorite, down the homestretch to win the $5 million race in record time, 1:59.27. Posted Oct 25 2008, 04:33 PM by partners.userland.com Filed under: Horse Racing, Horses, Curlin (Race Horse), Breeders' Cup (Horse Race)

• 76-Year-Old Trainer’s Only Horse Keeps Him Going

  A big, talented gray horse named Delightful Kiss, who is among the favorites at the Breeders’ Cup Marathon, gives Pete Anderson a reason to get out of bed in the morning. Posted Oct 25 2008, 12:10 AM by partners.userland.com Filed under: Horse Racing, Horses, Belmont Stakes, Anderson, Pete

• Curlin May Be Best, but Now He Can Prove It

  Despite the fact that Curlin is the 7-5 favorite, rival trainers are convinced that this may be the deepest field in the 25-year history of the Breeders’ Cup Classic. Posted Oct 25 2008, 12:03 AM by partners.userland.com Filed under: Horse Racing, Curlin (Race Horse), O'Brien, Aidan, Breeders' Cup (Horse Race), Frankel, Bobby, Mott, Bill

• Zenyatta Lives Up to Top Billing

  Zenyatta is nine for nine after effortlessly blowing by seven challengers Friday for a length-and-a-half victory in the $2 million Ladies’ Classic. Posted Oct 24 2008, 11:16 PM by partners.userland.com Filed under: Horse Racing, Breeders' Cup (Horse Race), Zenyatta (Race Horse)

• Filly’s Record Is Music to Her Entourage’s Ears

  Zenyatta, a big filly, tipping the scales at a rock-solid 1,225 pounds, has won all eight of her races. Posted Oct 23 2008, 11:37 PM by partners.userland.com Filed under: Horse Racing

• No Dirt or Steroids, but a More International Field

  For the first time in Breeders’ Cup history, the Classic will be run on a synthetic surface rather than dirt, and will feature a large contingent of international horses. Posted Oct 22 2008, 09:07 PM by partners.userland.com Filed under: Horse Racing, Curlin (Race Horse), O'Brien, Aidan

• Harry Mangurian Jr., 82, Team Owner, Dies

  Mr. Mangurian owned the Boston Celtics when the franchise acquired some of its greatest stars and was also a renowned horse breeder. Posted Oct 22 2008, 06:11 PM by partners.userland.com Filed under: Deaths (Obituaries), Basketball, Boston Celtics, Horse Racing

• Curlin Has More at Stake Than Consecutive Victories in the Classic

  Curlin is not the biggest favorite at thoroughbred racing’s world championships — the undefeated filly Zenyatta is. Posted Oct 21 2008, 11:52 PM by partners.userland.com Filed under: Horse Racing, Curlin (Race Horse)

• National Racing Association Issues Drug and Safety Directives

  Five months after the death of Eight Belles, an industry organization announced a series of suggested reforms for horse racing’s safety and integrity problems. Posted Oct 15 2008, 06:50 PM by partners.userland.com Filed under: Horse Racing, Horses, National Thoroughbred Racing Assn, Thompson, Tommy G

• Curlin Will Defend Title in Breeders’ Cup Classic

  After months of indecision, the owner Jess Jackson said Tuesday that Curlin, the reigning Horse of the Year, will start in the Breeders’ Cup Classic. Posted Oct 14 2008, 07:24 PM by partners.userland.com Filed under: Horse Racing, Curlin (Race Horse)