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Thoroughbred Trainers Debate Girls Versus Boys

American Thoroughbred trainers continue to debate the advisability of synthetics and racing females against males, while European races regularly feature such contests. more...

Survey and Discussion on Unwanted Thoroughbreds

Where there is a survey and discussion, is there help for the horse? The plight of unwanted Thoroughbreds and other working equines grows dimmer as concerns expand. more...

Review: Animal Planet's Jockeys

Females trainer Kristin Mulhall and jockey Chantal Sutherland, and riders Aaron Gryder, Corey Nakatani, Iggy Puglisi, and Joe Talamo deal out Animal Planet racing drama. more...

Thoroughbreds Fight Disease and Race Controls

Pioneerof the Nile survived his 2009 top rating and injury. Although he slumped after winning the Santa Anita Derby, he dodged disaster. Will he be a desired stallion? more...

Thoroughbred Injuries Continue Despite Studies

The Thoroughbred survives a racing career to reside on breeding farms; the unlucky die unwanted, or from injury, colic, and laminitis. Appropriate studies continue. more...

2009 Run for the Roses Wagering Handle Down

Regardless of wagering ebbs and flows, injuries continue on the national Thoroughbred racing stage even after the industry boasts of its best efforts to contain them. more...

Racing Two-Year-Old Thoroughbreds

Race track on site Thoroughbred veterinarian and surgeon Dr. Larry Bramlage says racing two-year-olds benefits bone and muscle growth in young horses. more...

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