Mafaaz on the road to recovery

Mafaaz, winner of the Kentucky Derby Challenge Stakes this year in England, is battling back from medical problems that have kept him from racing. The three-year-old is part of trainer Kiaran McLaughlin's stable.

Schooling continues for Quality Road

Quality Road, winner of this year's Florida Derby, will be back in the classroom Saturday at Aqueduct Racetrack. The three-year-old colt has another session of school scheduled with the starting gate.

Big Sport of Turfdom Award to "Team Zenyatta"

The people directing the career of Breeders' Cup Classic winner Zenyatta have been named the recipients of the 2009 Big Sport of Turfdom Award. The Turf Publicists of America (TPA) are recognizing the efforts of owners Jerry and Ann Moss, trainer John Shirreffs and his wife Dottie and jockey Mike Smith.

Churchill Downs doubles its night racing

Churchill Downs is doubling down on night racing next year.

Women lead the way in 2009

Two female thoroughbreds will be remembered as the two best racehorses of 2009. Three-year-old filly Rachel Alexandra and five-year-old mare Zenyatta were head and withers above all the horses which competed during the year.

Hall of Fame trainer Bobby Frankel dies at 68

Bobby Frankel possessed a gift for coaxing top performances out of ornery, high-strung thoroughbreds, a gruff Hall of Fame trainer who was hard in his dealings with humans but gentle with the animals in his barn.

Hall of Fame trainer Bobby Frankel dies

Hall of Fame trainer Bobby Frankel died Monday morning after a battle with leukemia. He was 68 years old.

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Gold shines after colt Hear Ye Hear Ye captures Jack Price Juvenile Stakes

Trainer Stanley Gold was back in the Calder Race Course winner's circle Saturday, once again with a 2-year-old colt owned by Jacks or Better Farms of Ocala.

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Winner of Calder classic is a Toyz story

Too Many Toyz overcame a year of injuries and near inactivity to edge heavy favorite It's a Bird in the Carl G. Rose Classic Handicap.

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Four horses prep for Rose Classic

It's a Bird, who has won six of his 14 Calder starts, joins three other well-known local horses in Saturday's Carl G. Rose Classic Handicap.

Overbrook Farm dispersal tops Keeneland sale

Honest Pursuit brought $3.1 million Wednesday to top the day's session of Keeneland's November Breeding Stock Sale.

Ohio gov. expresses concern for racing industry

Ohio's governor and members of the horse racing industry are concerned that casinos recently approved for four cities by Ohio voters could hurt the state's struggling racing industry.

Horse of the Year Azeri brings $2.25 million

Horse of the Year Azeri brought $2.25 million Tuesday in the opening session of the Keeneland November Breeding Stock Sale.

Zenyatta noses out 'Rachel' in final NTRA poll

Breeders' Cup Classic winner Zenyatta has been voted the number-one thoroughbred racehorse of the year in the final NTRA Thoroughbred Poll of 2009. The undefeated mare jumped over Rachel Alexandra following the historic victory on Saturday.

DIRT MILE UPSET

ARCADIA, Calif. -- Furthest Land pulled off a stunning upset in the $1 million Breeders' Cup Dirt Mile, defeating Ready's Echo by three-quarters of a length.

Rachel vs. Zenyatta in racing's Year of the Girl

The much anticipated race between Rachel Alexandra and Zenyatta? Well, it's on, but only on paper. Horse racing's top two ladies will duke it out among voters for Horse of the Year honors after never meeting on the track.

Dancing in Silks prevails in Breeders' Cup Sprint

Dancing in Silks prevailed in a blanket finish to win Saturday's $2 million Breeders' Cup Sprint at Santa Anita. Ridden by Joel Rosario, the 25-1 longshot covered the six-furlongs in 1:08.14 on the synthetic track.

Furthest Land captures Breeders' Cup Dirt Mile

Furthest Land, ridden by Julien Leparoux, rushed past Midshipman down the stretch to win the $1 million Breeders' Cup Dirt Mile at Santa Anita on Saturday. The victory was the third of the weekend for Leparoux in the Breeders' Cup.

Zenyatta wins Breeders' Cup Classic to make history

Champion mare Zenyatta came from last to win the 26th running of the Breeders' Cup Classic to conclude the two-day $25.5 million Breeders' Cup World Championships at Santa Anita Park on Saturday.