Investigators raid Sadler barn
Wednesday, August 20, 2008
John Sadler, the leading trainer at Del Mar's summer meeting, had his barn raided by investigators of the California Horse Racing Board on Monday, a Del Mar official confirmed.
Ahvee's Destiny wins Mechanicville Stakes
Wednesday, August 20, 2008
Ahvee's Destiny won by a head over Canadian Ballet in the $83,250 Mechanicville Stakes for New York-bred fillies and mares at Saratoga Race Course.
Derby winning filly Genuine Risk dies
Tuesday, August 19, 2008
Genuine Risk, one of only three fillies to win the Kentucky Derby, died Monday at Newstead Farm. The 1980 Derby winner died peacefully about 7:30 a.m. at the age of 31 after eating a hearty breakfast and being turned out in her paddock.
Jockey Club to examine drug testing
Tuesday, August 19, 2008
The racing industry is preparing to conduct a comprehensive examination of its drug-testing structure in an attempt to address longstanding criticisms of the way the sport identifies and tests for illegal medications.
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