Features

Tioga Downs Drivers Championship

Following the success of the 2007 Drivers Championship that was held at Tioga Downs; harness racing fans are again getting ready for a showdown between the industry’s highest earning drivers. The championship brings the best drivers from across the world to Tioga Downs, in a battle of driving skills and abilities. This spectacular event will take place on the 27th of July 2008, and is guaranteed to be a thrilling harness racing extravaganza.

Curlin Takes to Grass

At the age of four and with career earnings of over $9.3 million, Curlin has established himself has one of the top racehorses that has ever hit the horse racing industry. He has conquered and achieved greatness throughout his twelve start career, but is now moving onto new territory, namely turf. Trainer, Steve Asmussen, had already indicated that the next move in Curlin’s career would be towards the Gran Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe and it seems that everything is going according to plan.

Ismael Valenzuela Honored

Ismael Valenzuela is one of the legendary jockeys in the horse racing industry, as he has ridden many championship horses and retired after winning 2 545 racing events. During this successful thirty year career as a jockey, Valenzuela has been associated with famous racing events and celebrity horses and was recently honored for his achievements by being inducted into the National Museum of Racing Hall of Fame.

Gearing Up for the Mr. and Mrs. Elbridge Gerry Memorial Trot

As the Goshen Historic Track in New York state is the oldest pacing and trotting racing track that is still in operation, it is only fitting that it continues to celebrate the Fourth of July as it has since 1838. The Fourth of July weekend takes place from the 2nd of July to the 6th of July 2008, and organizers have ensured that spectators will enjoy thrilling racing action and be surprised by the special events and entertainment. But of all the horse racing events that take place over this weekend, it is the Mr. and Mrs. Elbridge Gerry Memorial Trot that draws the fans to the Goshen Historic Track.

Royal Ascot Results: Five Action-packed Days

Many had been eagerly awaiting the thrills of Royal Ascot, and when the entourage of horses and riders came into sight the spectators started to cheer. Following the riders were the horse drawn carriages of Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Phillip, and Prince Charles and Camilla. This not only signified the moment everyone had been waiting for, to catch a glimpse of the Royal Family, but it meant that the Royal Ascot was officially opened, and that five days of exhilarating racing was about to begin.

150 Year milestone for the Alameda County Fair

Today, the 20th of June 2008, is the official opening of the 2008 Alameda County Fair, and as always it will open with spectacular live horse racing and fireworks. This year is a very special celebration for the Alameda County Fair, as they are commemorating a hundred and fifty years of horse racing. And as with previous years, the organizers have not missed a beat to make the 2008 Alameda County Fair as exciting and as entertaining, for the entire family, as possible.

Haradasun Victorious at Royal Ascot

The Royal Ascot kicked off on Tuesday, 17 June 2008, with many surprises and thrilling racing events. The £250 000.00 Queen Anne Stakes is a Group 1 race for four year olds and over, and was one of the most anticipated races in the Royal Ascot schedule. Eleven horses entered the starting gates at half-past-two in the afternoon, but is was to be a close finish with three horses battling it out for superiority.

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