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Runners pass the grandstand at Plumpton racecourse on January 30, 2012 in Plumpton, England. (Photo by Alan Crowhurst/Getty Images Europe) Ruby Walsh riding Sanctuaire on their way to winning The Charlie Company 40 Commando Royal Marines Novices' Steeple Chase at Taunton racecourse on January 31, 2012 in Taunton, England.  (Photo by Alan Crowhurst/Getty Images Europe) Runners race down the

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Runners take the top turn at Plumpton racecourse on January 30, 2012 in Plumpton, England  (Photo by Alan Crowhurst/Getty Images Europe)

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Armarante (f, 4yo), Tale Of The Cat - Silent Greeting by Secret Hello. B - Lazy Lane Farms, Inc. Penn National, 1/28/2012, alwc, $20,400, 6 f, 1:12.14. Celestial Fields (c, 4yo), Bluegrass Cat - May Star by Unbridled. B - Audley Farm. Charles Town, 1/26/2012, clmg, $10,540, 6.5 f, 1:20.54. ($170,000, yrlg, 2009, keesep) Class Hex (f, 4yo), Alphabet Soup - Class Award by Class Chief. B

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REDEEMED (NYRA Photo) Grade three stakes winner Redeemed, who was bred by Wayne and Susie Chatfield-Taylor’s Morgan’s Ford Farm in Front Royal, was the leading Virginia-bred earner for the 2011 with $479,040 in earnings for the past year. By Include, out of Early Mass by Pleasant Tap, the then three-year-old Redeemed started his sophomore season by breaking his maiden at Gulfstream Park

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Once again, registered Virginia-bred or Virginia-sired horses running in open competition and finishing first through fifth, will receive a 100% bonus from the Virginia Breeders Fund.  The “100% Virginia-bred” program now pays the highest percentage in the country. The 100% bonus increases the purse for Colonial Downs’ $24,000 open maiden race to $48,000 for registered Virginia-bred or

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(Susan M. Carter Photo) The sport of horse racing and the art of tailgating collide as Strawberry Hill Races moves to a new date and a new partnership with Colonial Downs Racetrack.  Saturday, June 2, 2012 marks the return of Strawberry Hill Races, as well as the beginning of Colonial Downs’ Thoroughbred racing season.  Fans of Strawberry Hill will find the celebratory tailgating atmosphere

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The Retired Racehorse Training Project is sponsoring a challenge for off-the-track thoroughbreds. The organization has  hand picked three trainers: Kerry Blackmer from Frederick, MD; Tiffany Catledge from Middleburg, VA; and Eric Dierks from Tryon, NC. They all run multi-disciplinary barns, and two of them have competed to Advanced level in Eventing. Each trainer will have five weeks to prepare

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Jockey Danny Nikolic (C) rides Adams Bell to win race 6 the City Of Greater Dandenong Cup during Greater Dandenong Raceday at Betfair Park on January 28, 2012 in Melbourne, Australia.  (Photo by Scott Barbour/Getty Images AsiaPac) This photo provided by Gulfstream Park shows Algorithms, ridden by Javier Castellano, capturing the Holy Bull Stakes at Gulfstream Park in Hallandale Beach, Fla.,

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Luke Nolen riding Black Caviar returns to scales after winning Race Four Essendon Mazda Australia Stakes during Australia Stakes Night at Moonee Valley Racecourse on January 27, 2012 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Robert Prezioso/Getty Images) Jockey Craig Newitt rides Instiction to win race 5 the Sportingbet Zeditave Stakes during Greater Dandenong Race Day at Caulfield Racecourse on

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Blueskiesnrainbows (c, 3yo), English Channel - Cho Cho San by Deputy Minister. B - Edward P Evans. Santa Anita, 1/20/2012, str alwc, $18,000, 8 f, 1:36.91. ($33,000, yrlg, 2010, keesep) Catale Key (f, 4yo), Mineshaft - Key Causeway by Giant's Causeway. B - Edward P Evans. Sam Houston, 1/22/2012, alwc, $12,540, 5.5 f, 1:04.81. ($7,000, yrlg, 2009, keesep) Valued Assets (g, 5yo), Value Plus

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Stuart Siegel of Richmond, who was appointed to the Virginia Racing Commission in 2009, was elected chairman and that regulatory agency’s January meeting. A former Thoroughbred owner and breeder, raced 1988 Cicada Stakes winner Turn To Money among others. Siegel raced and bred horses at Running Cedar Farm in Goochland, has served as the chairman of the board of S&K Menswear since 1977 and

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The Virginia Racing Commission approved the a resolution at the January meeting which included the following: The Thoroughbred Sub-Committee of the Virginia Breeders Fund voted unanimously to recommend the following expenditures from the Thoroughbred portion of the Virginia Breeders Fund for 2012: 1. $325,000 for the year-end breeder and stallion awards based on the results of races run

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BUSTER'S READY For the tenth time in eleven years, the late Edward P. Evans was the leading producer of Virginia-bred racehorses.  The Evans’ horses which were dispersed at the Keeneland November Sale earned $2,553,428.  Graded stakes winner Buster’s Ready and Quiet Giant led the way for the Casanova-based nursery. 2011 Leading breeders of Virginia-breds and their leading earner:

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Nicholas Hall rides Bolton to win race 7 the SES Victorian Volunteers Handicap during Summer Heroes Raceday at Flemington Racecourse on January 21, 2012 in Melbourne, Australia.  (Photo by Scott Barbour/Getty Images AsiaPac) Ruby Walsh riding Cedre Bleu (R) win The Zenergi Novices' Steeple Chase from Bellvano (L) at Newbury racecourse on January 18, 2012 in Newbury, England. (Photo by Alan

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In this photo provided by the New York Racing Association, Agave Kiss with jockey Ryan Curatolo captures The Ruthless at Aqueduct in Jamaica, N.Y. on Saturday, Jan. 14, 2012. (AP Photo/New York Racing Association) In a photo provided by Benoit Photo, Caracortado and jockey Rafael Bejarano, right, outrun Victory Pete, left, with Martin Garciz, to win the Grade III, $100,000 Daytona Stakes

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Dot's Dream (f, 5yo), Oratory - Polish Patty by Polish Numbers. B - Estate Of Dorothy N. Burnette.Charles Town, 1/7/2012, clmg, $6,600, 7 f, 1:31.67. ($1,000, wnlg, 2007, ftmdec) Elegant Peace (f, 5yo), Full Mandate - Swan Ruby by Rubiano. B - Norine Bradshaw & James Bradshaw. Laurel Race Course, 1/13/2012, mdn clmg, $5,700, 8 f, 1:40.37. Fingersnapper (f, 5yo), Domestic Dispute - Dance

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MY HAITIAN FRIEND HAS A SHIRT FROM BARBARO'S KY DERBY I spent last week in Haiti as the guest of Pere Jean M. Bruno and the Ecole St. Barthélémy school in Terrier Rouge.  (Click on the photos for a better look.) This village in northeast Haiti is 70 air miles from Port-au-Prince but it takes 8 hours to get their by car. One of the first things I learned about Haiti is that there are large

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Bert and Diana Firestone have retired their four-time grade I winner Winchester from racing for stallion duty. Breeding plans for the homebred 7-year-old runner have not been completed. A Virginia-bred sired by Theatrical, who was a grass champion for Bert Firestone and Allen Paulson, Winchester was produced from Irish group winner Rum Charger (by Spectrum). Winchester captured the 2011

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Groom Terry Overmeier leads Rapid Redux to the paddock for the start of the sixth race at Laurel Park.  (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images North America) Jockey J.D. Acosta rides Rapid Redux to win the 6th race at Laurel Park for his 22nd consecutive victory on January 4, 2012 in Laurel, Maryland.  (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images North America) Jockey J.D. Acosta sits aboard Rapid Redux along

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Eclipse Award-winning photographer Douglas Lees shot these on New Year's Eve with Orange County Hunt.

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Aix En Provence (f, 3yo), Rock Slide - Parisiana by Mutakddim. B - Falk James H. Sr. Charles Town, 12/28/2011, mdn sp wgt, $15,600, 4.5 f, 0:54.48. Just Like Juliet (f, 2yo), Shakespeare - Biding Time by Seeking The Gold. B - Evans Edward P. Fair Grounds, 12/29/2011, mdn clmg, $13,608, 6 f, 1:12.23. ($7,000, yrlg, 2010, keesep) Lady Rococo (f, 4yo), Louis Quatorze - Sure Can Purr by Tale

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In a photo provided by Gulfstream Park, Apriority, right, ridden by Luis Saez, edges out Zero Rate Policy with Paco Lopez aboard to win the Mr. Prospector Stakes at Gulfstream Park on Saturday, Dec. 31, 2011, in Hallandale Beach, Fla. (AP Photo/Gulfstream Park, Coglianese Photos, Courtney Stafford) In this photo provided by Benoit Photo, Class Racing Stable's Bauble Queen and jockey Garrett

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Total Package (c, 4yo), Grand Slam - Last Fever by Storm Cat. B - Evans Edward P.  Hawthorne, 12/21/2011, clmg, $9,600, 6.5 f, 1:17.77. ($350,000, yrlg, 2008, keesep)

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James Winks rides Any Dream Will Do to win the Le Pine Funerals Handicap on Betfair Park Raceday at Betfair Park on December 24, 2011 in Melbourne, Australia.  (Photo by Scott Barbour/Getty Images AsiaPac) Luke Nolen rides Power O'Raylee to win the Durban Handicap on Betfair Park Raceday at Betfair Park on December 24, 2011 in Melbourne, Australia.  (Photo by Scott Barbour/Getty Images

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Checks for the 10% Breeder Awards for Virginia-breds that earned an Owner Bonus at Colonial Downs in 2011 will be mailed shortly.

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The "recall man" waits in the middle of the track as the stalls open at Kempton racecourse on December 20, 2011 in Sunbury, England.  (Photo by Alan Crowhurst/Getty Images Europe)

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( By Nick Hahn) John Holland was the owner of Oak Ridge Estates in Nelson County.  A decade ago, he built a harness and steeplechase course at Oak Ridge Estate, one of his many projects on the 4,000 acre parcel.  Partial built with recycled cupolas from demolished 7-11 convenience stores and Civil War cannon balls, he operated live harness racing with a limited pari-mutuel wagering license

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Armarante (f, 3yo), Tale Of The Cat - Silent Greeting by Secret Hello. B - Lazy Lane Farms, Inc. Penn National, 12/16/2011, alwc, $19,200, 6 f, 1:11.28. Bay Button Bill (c, 6yo), Ball's Bluff - Magic Dot by Dancing Count. B - Virginia Tech Foundation, Inc.  Charles Town, 12/14/2011, clmg, $6,600, 7 f, 1:29.64. Fingersnapper (f, 4yo), Domestic Dispute - Dance In Flight by Meadow Flight.

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SPENCER ROAD The Virginia Horse Center welcomed more than 120 horses to the final Thoroughbred Celebration Horse Show of the season in November.  Thoroughbred ex-racehorses and those bred to race that have successfully transitioned into their secondary career, competed for more than $7,500 in purse money.    First and second place ribbons in the $1,000 After the Finish Line Hunter Stake

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(Jim McCue/Maryland Jockey Club) The Maryland Jockey Club (MJC) and Maryland Thoroughbred Horsemen’s Association (MTHA) reached an agreement in principal Saturday to apply and race 146 days at Laurel Park and Pimlico Race Course in 2012. “I am glad we got this resolved,” said Richard Hoffberger, MTHA president. “This means running the same amount of live days as this year which was

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Ruby Walsh riding Aerial clears the last to win The Shawbrook Bank Graduation Steeple Chase at Ascot racecourse on December 17, 2011 in Ascot, England. (Photo by Alan Crowhurst/Getty Images) In this photo provided by Hodges Photography, Exfactor, ridden by Jockey Shaun Bridgmohan, gets a nose in front of Laurie's Rocket and jockey Brian Hernandez, Jr. to win the Sugar Bowl Stakes horse race

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Runners turn into the home straight in The oddsanywhere.com Novices' Handicap Steeple Chase at Towcester racecourse on December 15, 2011 in Towcester, England. (Photo by Alan Crowhurst/Getty Images Europe)

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(Edited from TDN) According to the Thoroughbred Daily News, Rapid Redux, who won again yesterday at Laurel Park, did not set a single season record for consecutive wins as previously reported.  Although, the 5-year-old gelding was winning his 19th race of the year, which ties the number of single season victories of both Citation and Roseben, who accomplished in 1948 and 1905, respectively,

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(Colonial Downs Photo) On December 9th, Colonial Downs began a $650,000-plus project to illuminate the Secretariat turf course in time for the upcoming summer thoroughbred racing season. The track received 2012 race dates at the Virginia Racing Commission’s December 4th meeting and will race primarily at 7 PM on Thursdays, Fridays & Saturdays, and Sunday afternoons at 1 PM (from June 2 – July

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(Jim McCue/Maryland Jockey Club) (Jim McCue/Maryland Jockey Club) Earlier today, Rapid Redux won his 21st race in a row and 22 of his last 23.  The win ties the modern U.S. record for wins in a year with 19, a mark set by the great Citation in 1948.  The win streak has propelled Rapid Redux past the likes of Personal Ensign, Zenyatta and Pepper’s Pride to name a few.

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Father Jones (g, 7yo), Lemon Drop Kid - Fabulous Fame by Cherokee Colony. B - Mrs. C. Oliver Iselin, III.  Turf Paradise, 12/6 /2011, clmg, $5,400, 6 f, 1:10.22. ($5,000, yrlg, 2005, keesep) My Friend Bernie (c, 4yo), Domestic Dispute - Boltin' Bride by Runaway Groom. B - Anne N Tucker. Beulah Park, 12/6 /2011, clmg, $2,340, 5.5 f, 1:06.47. ($65,000, yrlg, 2008, ftkjul)

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The Jack Russell terrier known to most as Butler, and to a few as Mutler, who greeted visitors to the VTA office more often than not over the past ten years has relocated to dog heaven.  Just last week, it was discovered that Butler had a cancerous tumor growing rapidly in his throat, and was given a grim prognosis of a rapid demise.  After a weekend of steak and ice cream the typically

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According to ESPN’s Bill Findley, "Luck," looks like a "winner:" It takes the new HBO series "Luck," which opens with Dustin Hoffman's character being released from jail, no more than about three minutes to get to the racetrack, and when it does it's immediately apparent that this will be nothing like the typical horse racing movie or television show. The show connects right out of the gate

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Jeff Lloyd riding Able One celebrates after winning the 1600 metre Hong Kong Mile at the Cathay Pacific Hong Kong International Races in Hong Kong on December 11, 2011. The prestigious annual event is one of the world's richest meetings, putting it in the company of America's Triple Crown, the Dubai World Cup and Britain's Royal Ascot. (Photo by Philippe Lopez/AFP/Getty Images) R. Larry

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LAUREL, Md. (AP)—Rapid Redux, who broke the record for consecutive wins last month at Mountaineer Park with his 20th straight victory, will try to tie the all-time North American record for victories in a calendar year on Tuesday at Laurel Park. Citation owns the single-season record with 19 wins in 20 starts in 1948, the year he won the Triple Crown. Rapid Redux has won all 18 of his starts

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Barry Geraghty riding Shakalakaboomboom (R) clear the last to win the Majordomo Hospitality Handicap Steeple Chase from Mon Parrain (L) at Cheltenham racecourse on December 09, 2011 in Cheltenham, England. (Photo by Alan Crowhurst/Getty Images Europe) Jake Greenall riding Inga Bird (L) on their way to winning The Betfred The Bonus King Novices' Handicap Steeple Chase at Huntingdon racecourse

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Blazeaway (f, 2yo), Proud Citizen - Long N Lanky by Cozzene. B - Hickory Tree Farm LLC.PRX, 11/30/2011, mdn clmg, $13,200, 7 f, 1:26.57. Blueskiesnrainbows (c, 2yo), English Channel - Cho Cho San by Deputy Minister. B - Edward P Evans.Hollywood Park, 12/1/2011, mdn clmg, $13,200, 6 f, 1:10.95. ($33,000, yrlg, 2010, keesep) Casanova Giant (c, 3yo), Giant's Causeway - Marital Spook by

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(Brad Benson Photo) Last week, the Virginia Racing Commission approved the dates for live Thoroughbred racing in 2012 at Colonial Downs. Per the request made by Colonial Downs, and supported by the Virginia HBPA and the Virginia Thoroughbred Association, the Commission approved a 32-day schedule for next summer. The meet will run eight weeks from June 2nd (the week before Belmont)

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In this photo provided by Coglianese Photos, Ancient Rome, ridden by jockey Joseph Rocco Jr., captures the Spectacular Bid stakes on opening day at Gulfstream Park, Saturday, Dec. 3, 2011, in Miami. (AP Photo/Coglianese Photos) Atthebuzzer with jockey C. J. McMahon up pulls ahead of Bombast ridden by Robby Albarado to win the Claiming Crown Express Stakes horse race at Fair Grounds in New

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Richard Johnson riding Duke Of Lucca clears the last to win The Weatherbys Talking Horse Beginners' Steeple Chase at Wincanton racecourse on December 01, 2011 in Wincanton, England. (Photo by Alan Crowhurst/Getty Images)

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In Place (g, 3yo), Out Of Place - Miss Alex by Wild Again. B - Hayes Donna M. Charles Town, 11/26/2011, mdn sp wgt, $15,600, 6.5 f, 1:21.47. Indian Ambush (c, 2yo), Indian Charlie - Never A No Hitter by Kris S. B - Morgan's Ford Farm, Churchill Downs, 11/26/2011, mdn sp wgt, $24,600, 8.5 f, 1:44.99. ($200,000, wnlg, 2009, keenov) North Freeway (f, 3yo), Jump Start - Shawnee Country by

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ROUSE AND CINZANO AT THE CASANOVA HUNT POINT-TO-POINT IN 1981 (Douglas Lees Photo) Back in June, Dr. Mark Gerard died.  Gerard was convicted of a horse-swapping scam and banned from racing back in 1977.  One of the horses involved in the swap was Cinzano.  The speedy South American champ would be stripped of his papers by the Jockey Club after the scandal and purchased by noted Virginia

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In this photo provided by the New York Racing Association, Awesome Feather, with Jeffrey Sanchez aboard, captures The Gazelle Grade I at Aqueduct in New York on Saturday, Nov. 26, 2011. (AP Photo/New York Racing Association) Japanese jockey Yasunari Iwata (C-white cap) on five-year-old mare Buena Vista reacts after crossing the finish line to win the 2,400-metre (1.5 mile) $6.7 million Japan

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The dispersal of the Thoroughbred breeding stock of the late Edward P. Evans’ concluded last Wednesday with a final auction tally for all the Virginia breeder’s horses of $62,347,000.  The unofficial November numbers were a gross of $55,820,000 with an average of $336,265.  Back in September, 50 yearlings sold for 50 horses for $6,527,000, averaging $130,540 each. The total for the breeding

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(NYRA Photo) Taking command midway around the far turn, Virginia-bred Redeemed pulled clear into the stretch to win Saturday's Grade 3, $100,000 Discovery Handicap as much the best. Breaking alertly beneath Edgar Prado, Redeemed ($4.90) quickly assumed striking position racing to the clubhouse turn just off early leader Ghost Gunner. Redeemed stalked the leader from outside down the

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Affair Arrangement (f, 4yo), Black Tie Affair (IRE) - Western Music by Lord At War (ARG). B - Hayes Donna M. Charles Town, 11/20/2011, mdn sp wgt, $15,600, 6.5 f, 1:23.61. Boping Along (g, 3yo), Bop - Key Wi Miss by Corridor Key. B - Sally P. Baffa. Laurel Race Course, 11/19/2011, mdn clmg, $10,260, 5.5 f, 1:05.28. Boxer Shorts (c, 5yo), Two Punch - Green Jeans by Green Dancer. B -

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CURLINELLO (Tod Marks) As a student, the young Brazilian Jose DeCamargo was bitten by the horse racing bug.  As a young man he went to Europe to lean what he could in the yards of Newmarket and Longchamp.  In 1982, he made his way to New York to learn about American racing from Angel Penna Sr.  Eventually he would go out on his own with the support of some Brazilian breeders.  Working

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Virginia-based owner David Ross discusses Perfect Officer's third-place finish in the $1 Breeders Cup Turf Sprint. (Video by Tom Randolph 2011)

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Defy Gravity (Sheldon Russell) found the racing room she needed in deep stretch and put away stubborn pacesetter Dance to Bristol to earn her first career stakes victory in Saturday’s $75,000 Smart Halo Stakes for Maryland-bred 2-year-old fillies at Laurel Park. (Photo by Jim McCue/MJC) A sure sign that things did not go exactly as planned as a runner returns after falling at Folkestone

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Runners race into the home straight in The Daily Mail Juvenile Maiden Hurdle Race at Folkestone racecourse on November 15, 2011 in Folkestone, England.  (Photo by Alan Crowhurst/Getty Images Europe)

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Believeintheprize (f, 2yo), Pure Prize - Believe In Prayer by Colony Light. B - Johnson R. Larry.  Charles Town, 11/11/2011, mdn clmg, $7,800, 6.5 f, 1:24.47. Born Force (g, 2yo), Political Force - Born Twice by Opening Verse. B - McNeely C. W. Mr. & Mrs. III. Turf Paradise, 11/8 /2011, alwc, $9,300, 6 f, 1:12.29. ($1,200, yrlg, 2010, ftkoct) Daytime (c, 4yo), Seeking Daylight - Maria's

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SUMPTUOUS (Keeneland Photo) History was made during the third session of the Keeneland November breeding stock sale in Lexington as the Edward P. Evans dispersal became the highest-grossing public auction dispersal of Thoroughbreds ever in North America. Ironically, the dispersal Evans’ Spring Hill Farm surpassed was also a famous Virginia nursery – Newstead Farm in Upperville.  To

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(Keeneland Photo) “If Mr. Evans was here he would say, ‘They never gave me this kind of money when I was alive. I’ve got to die for them to pay this for my horses?’ And he would have thrown a couple of ‘F-bombs’ in there with it.  He would have had a dry sense of humor about it. But I know he also would have been very proud.” – Chris Baker, manager of the late Edward P. Evans’ Spring Hill

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Art of the Hunt was fifth at the top of the stretch, but jockey Luis Garcia found room and got to the wire first in a competitive $60,000 Squan Song Stakes on Saturday. (Photo by Jim McCue/Maryland Jockey Club) James McDonald riding Blood Brotha wins the 148th NZ Cup during NZ Cup & 1000 Guineas Day at Riccarton Park Racecourse on November 12, 2011 in Christchurch, New Zealand.  (Photo by

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QUIET NOW (Keeneland Photo) From the Thoroughbred Daily News: Seth Hancock of Claiborne Farm had to wait until nearly the end of Wednesday's third session of the Keeneland November sale, but he was finally able to purchase a mare from the sought-after offerings of Ned Evans's Spring Hill Farm disperal. Hancock, sitting in the second row of the sales pavilion, outlasted a determined Greg

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0047 B.F. Elusive Quality -- Worry Not, Taylor Made Sales Agency, Agent for Lady Olivia @North Cliff LLC -  Lael Stable/Nicoma, Agent, $170,000 0401 DB/BR.F. Tiznow -- Never a No Hitter, Morgan's Ford Farm - BYU Bloodstock, $115,000 0850 DB/BR.F. Orientate -- Social Director, Gainesway, Agent XV - Arch Bloodstock, Agt, $10,000 0910 B.C. Stormy Atlantic -- Watchful (IRE), Brookdale

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SHEL EVANS (Keeneland Sales) “I actually got on her because I thought she’d be relatively cheap. That turned out to not be the case, but I was kind of tired of finishing second. Compared to some of them, she was relatively cheap.”  -- Ned Evans’ brother Shel Evans on the $620,000 price tag for Minishaft. “It was way too much money, but we wanted her.” – Claiborne Farm’s Seth Hancock on the

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Royal Delta, winner of the $2 million Breeders’ Cup Ladies’ Classic on Friday, sold Tuesday for $8.5 million, topping the second session of Keeneland’s November Breeding Stock Sale. Bennjamin Leon Jr., owner of Besilu Stables, purchased this year’s likely 3-year-old filly champion and will keep her in training for a 4-year-old campaign. (Keeneland Photo) Jim Curtin driving Franco Emirate

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CHRISTMAS KID (Keeneland Photo) Fourteen horses brought seven-figure bids during Monday’s opening session of the Keeneland November Breeding Stock Sale, and eleven of those horses were part of the late Edward P. Evans’ dispersal.  The top three prices were paid for Spring Hill Horses and nine of the top ten came from the Casanova, VA nursery. The dispersal consignment conducted by Lane’s

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Mr. and Mrs. C.W. McNeely III’s Funny Moon topped the Fasig-Tipton November Sale yesterday fetching a final bid of $2.3 million while the only Virginia-bred, Her Smile fresh off her third-place finish in the $1 million Breeders’ Cup Filly & Mare Sprint G1, sold for a cool $1 million. Virginia-based bloodstock agent and former VTA President Debbie Easter purchased Funny Moon for the McNeely

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Angel I B (f, 7yo), Hay Halo - Princess Falcon by Imperial Falcon. B - Rose Burns McDade & Lawrence McDade.  Laurel Race Course, 11/3 /2011, str alwc, $8,550, 8.5 f, 1:49.98. Banks Robertson (c, 2yo), Half Ours - Honour Old Glory by Honour And Glory. B - Hart Farm. Monmouth Park, 11/6 /2011, mdn clmg, $12,000, 6 f, 1:11.17. ($25,000, 2yo, 2011, ftmmay) Flipofthecoin (f, 3yo),

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At the last fence in the $40,000 Noel Laing Stakes at Montpelier, Humdinger and Jacob Roberts fell in front of the eventual third-place finisher Your Sum Man.  The horse was alright, but Roberts was taken to UVA hospital.  (Photos by Douglas Lees)

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Jockey Cornelio Velasquez rides Afleet Again #8 to win the Breeders' Cup Marathon during the 2011 Breeders' Cup World Championships at Churchill Downs on November 5, 2011 in Louisville, Kentucky. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images) Amazombie, riden by Mike Smith, crosses the finish line ahead of Force Freeze, riden by Johyn Velazquez to win the Breeders' Cup Sprint during the 2011 Breeders' Cup

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HER SMILE, MUSICAL ROMANCE and SWITCH Bobby Flay’s Virginia-bred Her Smile (John Velazquez) rallied from the back the pack to finish third in the $1 million Sentient Jets Breeders’ Cup Filly and Mare Sprint.   Musical Romance won by 1 ¼ lengths, Switch was second a head in front of Her Smile. Bill Backer bred Her Smile and sold her to the famous chef after finishng second in the Comely G3

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Jose Lezcano rides Ultra Blend #6 to victory in the Breeders' Cup Ladies Classic during the 2011 Breeders' Cup World Championships at Churchill Downs on November 4, 2011 in Louisville, Kentucky. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images) John Velazaquez guides Perfect Shirl to win the Breeders' Cup Filly & Mare Turf during the 2011 Breeders' Cup World Championships at Churchill Downs on November 4,

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Silks unfamiliar to Breeder's Cup onlookers will surely be recognizable by Colonial Downs patrons when Perfect Officer (12-1) enters the #12 stall in the Breeder's Cup Turf Sprint starting gate Saturday afternoon.  David Ross, the leading owner at Colonial Downs in every meet since at least 2005, (I'm checking on 2004) will be sending out his first Breeder's Cup starter. This past summer

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 Horses train on the track during morning workouts for the upcoming Breeders' Cup World Championships at Churchill Downs on November 3, 2011 in Louisville, Kentucky. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images)

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(By Nick Hahn) There are a few recognizable equine faces in Louisville this weekend that had at least a cup of coffee at Colonial Downs on their journey to the Breeder's Cup.   Putthebabiesdown is entered in the Grey Goose Juvenile Fillies which will go off at 6:10 Friday evening (8th race) .  A longshot making her first start on the dirt, Putthebabiesdown was the runner up in the $50,000

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WINCHESTER (NYRA Photo) Bert and Diana Firestone’s Va-bred Winchester has been withdrawn from consideration for the $3 million Emirates Airlines Breeders’ Cup Turf G1. Trainer Christophe Clement said he was not happy with the results of an endoscopic examination performed after the six-year-old son of Theatrical worked four furlongs Saturday in :50 3/5 in company with Grassy (:51), who is

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Rob Hinkle, President and CEO of The Thoroughbred Retirement Foundation (TRF) has  issued  an urgent request to horse lovers and farm owners throughout the United States to participate in the TRF’s  Foster Care program. Under that program, a pasture-sound horse presently residing at one of TRF's 30 Satellite farms will be moved to a nearby foster farm for board and daily care.  TRF will

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(RichmondMarathon.org) The James River Chapter of the Thoroughbred Retirement Foundation, a nonprofit organization providing lifetime care and adoption services for ex-racehorses, is coordinating a “Run for the Horses” fundraiser. All proceeds from the event will be used to care for the TRF James River Chapter’s herd of 26 ex-racehorses. A team of volunteer runners and walkers will

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GEORGE STRAWBRIDGE (PaulickReport.com) The medication debate is front and center this week as the Breeders’ Cup is fast upon us.  Just a few days ago, well known owner/breeder George Strawbridge weighed in during a speech at the Thoroughbred Club of America.  His opinions were brought to my attention by long-time Virginia horseman Mike Pearson. Mike didn’t tell me which side of the

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Speaking of Churchill Downs... “Don’t forget to send in your ticket request for next year’s 138th Kentucky Oaks and Derby accompanied by your credit card payment of $100 each.  After Churchill receives your request, they will, once they stop laughing, send back half of your money.” -- Indian Charlie, commenting on Churchill Downs’ new and unpopular policy that allows the racetrack to

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Toshiba e Studio 3510c - a digital color copier, printer, scanner, and fax machine.  It has been serviced by the same company and we have simply outgrown it.  It is networked, fax, scans, with extra memory and color and black and white printing, etc. For more information on this model, click here.  Asking $2,000. Contact Mark R. Frye, CPA,  Frye & Wolcott, CPAs - Ph. # (703) 257-

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The quickly approaching Keeneland November sale has no doubt cast a pall over Edward P. Evans’ Spring Hill Farm.  But while the horses are shipping off to their dispersal sale in Lexington, KY leaving behind an strangely empty nursery, progress moves ahead at one of the beneficiaries of the Evans’ estate.  As one way place comes to a dramatic end, another rises anew. According to the Yale

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Breeders' Filly & Mare Turf hopeful Dubawi Heights of Great Britain walks on the track with her exercise rider during early morning workouts for the 2011 Breeders' Cup World Championships at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky November 1, 2011. (Reuters Photo) Breeders' Cup Mile hopeful Goldikova of Ireland walks the track with his exercise rider during early morning workouts for the 2011

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We find the upcoming dispersal of Edward P. Evans breeding stock at the Keeneland November Sale to be depressing to say the least...  That said, we thought we would try to make it as much fun as possible with a little game of “what if?” What if you had a hypothetical bankroll and you were heading to Keeneland next week specifically to buy three horses from the  Evans dispersal, which

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Desert Tiger (g, 3yo), Hold That Tiger - Gone To Utah by Salt Lake. B - Carolyn Nicewonder Beverly. Charles Town, 10/27/2011, alwc, $16,200, 6.5 f, 1:20.05. Eldarion (c, 3yo), Aragorn (Ire) - Pagan Dance by Valley Crossing. B - Mrs C Oliver Iselin III. Penn National, 10/26/2011, clmg, $9,600, 6 f, 1:11.39. ($11,500, yrlg, 2009, keesep) In Confidence (c, 3yo), Eavesdropper - Simply Nod by

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Trainer/jockey combination Leslie and Paddy Young teamed up to win Saturday's $25,000 Holiday Cup allowance hurdle with Gustavian, giving the horse two in a row this fall.  Owned by Hickory Tree Stable, Gustavian caught Baltic Shore at the last fence and won by three-quarters of a length – repeating a maiden hurdle win at Shawan Downs in late September. Gustavian raced on the flat with

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By Jason Shandler/BloodHorse.com Robert Cole Jr.’s Rapid Redux tied the North American record for consecutive wins, notching his 19th straight in a starter allowance race (VIDEO) at muddy Laurel Park Oct. 27. The 5-year-old son of Pleasantly Perfect   tied Peppers Pride and Zenyatta, who also won 19 straight races during their careers. The chestnut gelding defeated four rivals in the

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Did that say lights? Why, yes it did.  After a year of exploring ideas on the best way to improve both the racing product and facilities at its New Kent racetrack, Colonial Downs is now planning to add lights to the turf course for night racing during the 2012 season. At yesterday’s Virginia Racing Commission meeting the idea became public after a series of private negotiations with

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480 F, by Malibu Moon – Robin’s Prospect, Dromoland Farm Inc., Agent III -- $125,000, Ben McElroy, Agent 536 F, by Purim – Shawnee Country, Morgan’s Ford Farm -- $8,500, Richter Family Trust 583 F, by Corinthian – Southern Swing, Gainesway Agent -- $27,000, Quarter Pole Enterprises 602 F, by Showing Up – Stalda, Dapple Stud Agent for Nellie Mae Cox and Rose Retreat Farm -- $45,000,

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WINCHESTER (NYRA photo) Three Virginia-breds, including former Virginia-bred Horse of the Year Winchester, have been pre-entered for Breeders’ Cup races next weekend. Turf star Winchester who won the Grade 1 Sword Dancer at Saratoga prior to finishing fifth last time out in the Grade 1 Turf Classic will take another shot at the $3 million Emirates Airlines Breeders Cup Turf G1.  The

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At yesterday’s Virginia Racing Commission meeting, Chairman Clinton Miller made a point of discussing the now infamous editorial in The Hook, noting it was imperative that industry stakeholders respond to articles that present misinformation as fact.  That said, here’s Nick Hahn’s response… “You’re Off” Ms. Giles article on Colonial Downs and Virginia Racing had so many inaccuracies and

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Havre de Grace, and exercise rider Gabriel Saez, a leading contender for the $5 million Breeders’ Cup Classic as well as Horse of the Year, cruised five furlongs in 58 3/5 seconds at Keeneland Monday morning.  (Photo by Coady Photography) Horses are walked to and from outside stalls during the 2011 Washington International Horse Show at the Verizon Center, on October 25, 2011, in Washington,

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HIP #16 (TDN Photo) Virginia-based bloodstock agent Debbie Easter’s final bid of $200,000 for a colt by Medaglia d’Oro, out of Especially Me by Coronado’s Quest, topped yesterday’s session of the Fasig-Tipton October Yearling Sale.  The colt was consigned by Craig and Holly Bandoroff’s Denali Stud. The colt highlighted a lively day of selling at Fasig’s Newtown Paddocks, where the

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25 C, by Street Boss – Exceptionally, Brookdale Sales, Agent for Audley Farm Equine LLC -- $3,000, Raut LLC 93 F, by Quiet American – Gone To Utah, Gainewsay Agent -- $80,000, Ray Clifton/G. Van Leer, Agent 342 C, by Midnight Lute – Never A No Hitter, Woods Edge Farm (Peter O’Callaghan, Agent) -- $140,000, Rajendra Maharajh

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Bobby Flay’s Grade I-winning Virginia-bred filly Her Smile leads a group of 26 nominees for the 26th running of the $150,000-added Chilukki G2 for fillies and mares, three-year-olds and up at one mile on the main track at Churchill Downs scheduled to be run as part of the Breeders’ Cup Saturday undercard Nov. 5th. Previously owned by her breeder William Backer, Her Smile was purchased by

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 "One hardly knows where to begin to criticize this article. Simply put, somehow connecting a disgraced trainer who has been banned in New York to Colonial Downs is quixotic at best. It's not like he stables his horses in Virginia. One might as well attempt to connect Muammar Gadaffi, the deceased Libyan dictator, to Kermit The Frog. The connection is that bizarre."  Kermit The

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GIVEAWAY: Rumbustious, 1998, by Gold Fever, out of Noblestani by Shahrastani.  Attractive, 16.1 hand, winner; dam of 5 foals, 3 starters, 1 winner. Open for 2012. Contact Jim Bond 540-270-7872. FOR SALE: 2 nice broodmares for sale. Evangel by Danzig and Guchi Gulch by Gulch. Both are in foal to Good Reward. Dr. Ellen Stephens at 540 905-2054 or contact by email  laurelequinerepro@msn.com 

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Runners make their way into the bottom turn in The toteplacecpot Novices' Hurdle Race at Chepstow racecourse on October 25, 2011 in Chepstow, Wales. (Photo by Alan Crowhurst/Getty Images Europe) Runners take a flight of hurdles in front of the grandstand at Chepstow racecourse on October 25, 2011 in Chepstow, Wales. (Photo by Alan Crowhurst/Getty Images Europe) Horses and riders complete

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Big Notion (g, 4yo), Great Notion - Empress Kell by Wavering Monarch. B - Va Tech Foundation, Inc. Calder Race Course, 10/20/2011, alwc, $17,580, 5 f, 0:58.54. Gold Boom (f, 4yo), Monarchos - Pleasant Boom by Pleasant Tap. B - Edward P. Evans. Portland Meadows, 10/17/2011, mdn sp wgt, $2,970, 5.5 f, 1:07.02. Golden Account (g, 4yo), Menifee - In The Till by Mr. Prospector. B - Lazy Lane

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