Archive for February, 2010

Meydan takes flight in Dubai – St. Louis Globe-Democrat

Sunday, February 21st, 2010

Meydan takes flight in Dubai
St. Louis Globe-Democrat
It is hoped that, because of Tapeta, race fans and horse lovers will never again witness the fatal breakdown of a Barbaro, an Eight Belles or a Ruffian.

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Meydan takes flight in Dubai – UPI.com

Sunday, February 21st, 2010


UPI.com
Meydan takes flight in Dubai
UPI.com
It is hoped that, because of Tapeta, race fans and horse lovers will never again witness the fatal breakdown of a Barbaro, an Eight Belles or a Ruffian.

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Time for Olympicization – HorseRaceInsider.com (blog)

Saturday, February 20th, 2010

Time for Olympicization
HorseRaceInsider.com (blog)
Put a veterinarian, a trainer, a jockey, and anyone else who can aptly relay the reality of an Eight Belles or a Barbaro. These animals are professional

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Quick turnaround for Dubai Majesty – Daily Racing Form (registration)

Thursday, February 18th, 2010
Quick turnaround for Dubai Majesty
Daily Racing Form (registration)
As a 3-year-old she won two Grade 3 races, including the Eight Belles on Derby Day at Churchill, but she has been off since her victory in the Charles Town

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Young outfit growing in strength – Daily Racing Form (registration)

Wednesday, February 17th, 2010

Daily Racing Form (registration)
Young outfit growing in strength
Daily Racing Form (registration)
Delahoussaye believes the Eight Belles, a one-turn Derby Week stakes at Churchill, offers a more reasonable long-term goal. Clear Sailing, a 4-year-old

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La. Derby Preview Day Showcases Six Strong Stakes – NewOrleans.Com

Tuesday, February 16th, 2010
La. Derby Preview Day Showcases Six Strong Stakes
NewOrleans.Com
but Peter Redekop's Four Gifts, second in last year's Silverbulletday and winner of last spring's Grade III Eight Belles Stakes on Kentucky Derby Day,

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Martha Washington: Solid credentials abound in full field – ESPN

Saturday, February 13th, 2010
Martha Washington: Solid credentials abound in full field
ESPN
Whether there is another Rachel Alexandra or Eight Belles in the Saturday renewal of the $75000 Martha Washington remains to be seen.

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Solid credentials abound in full field – Daily Racing Form (registration)

Thursday, February 11th, 2010
Solid credentials abound in full field
Daily Racing Form (registration)
Whether there is another Rachel Alexandra or Eight Belles in the Saturday renewal of the $75000 Martha Washington remains to be seen.

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Winslow Homer off Derby trail – The News Journal

Saturday, February 6th, 2010
Winslow Homer off Derby trail
The News Journal
But the following year, Eight Belles broke down just minutes after finishing second in the Kentucky Derby and had to be euthanized on the track.

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Rick Porter: Wind Knocked From His Sails – BloodHorse (blog)

Thursday, February 4th, 2010

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Rick Porter: Wind Knocked From His Sails
BloodHorse (blog)
Rockport Harbor missed the Derby in 2006; Hard Spun finished second in 2007; Eight Belles ran second and broke down in 2008; Friesan Fire finished 18th as
Winslow Homer off Triple Crown trailLouisville Courier-Journal
Derby hopes derailed for Winslow HomerThe News Journal
KENTUCKY DERBY REPORTBrisnet.com
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