Features - Editor - 16 May 2008
Sebring was on sale at the Magic Millions Yearling Sale, and Denise Martin and Gai Waterhouse were looking for a horse for a group of owners who were novices to the horse racing industry. What they were lacking in the knowledge of horse ownership, they made up for in enthusiasm and the love for the sport of horse racing. Waterhouse and Martin bought Sebring for the eleven member group for $130 000, not knowing that they had just purchased the upcoming racing sensation.
Horse Racing News - Editor - 16 May 2008
Two retirement announcements rocked the horse racing industry when Coolmore gave a public statement that Sadler’s Wells was retiring from breeding, and a day later Overbrook Farm retired Storm Cat from his duties as a stud stallion. Both horses have reached the ripe old ages of twenty-seven and twenty-five, which is affecting their fertility. While both legends will be enjoying the remainder of their lives peacefully grazing the fields at their respective stud farms, the horse racing industry is closing the book on a memorable era of near perfect breeding genes.
Betting - Editor - 15 May 2008
As the Preakness starts to draw nearer, the contenders list seems to be getting better with each passing day. Thirteen horses have been confirmed for race day, including Kentucky Derby winner Big Brown. It is not unusual for only one Kentucky Derby runner to be entered into the Preakness, as most horses are rested after the derby in anticipation for the Belmont Stakes, but this year both Big Brown and Gayego will be in the starting gates of the Preakness.
Horse Racing News - Editor - 15 May 2008
In 2006, the British Horseracing Board and the Irish Turf Club joined forces to present an awards evening that honored the performances and contributions that top horses have made in the sport of jump racing. A panel of judges, made up of members of both the Irish Turf Club and the British Horseracing Board, is selected to vote for the horses that they believe made deserving efforts during a racing season. For the 2008 Anglo-Irish Jump Awards, the honors went to some of the big names in jump racing, and most were as much deserved as they were expected.
