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Our Vic Shines at Aintree

The Aintree Grand National has kicked off in high gear, with many nail-biting races and thrilling finishes. As the contenders for the Totesport Bowl Chase started getting ready, anticipation amongst the enthusiastic spectators started heating up, and all eyes were on the race favorite, Kauto Star. But it was not meant to be for the massive horse, who lost the racing event to Our Vic by little more than a nose.

New York Sire Stakes Program

To be able to support the breeding program in the state of New York, the Harness Horse Breeders of New York State inaugurated the New York Sire Stakes program in 1961. Being the first program of its kind in North America, other states followed the example of the New York Sire Stakes, encouraging local breeding of quality horses. The program led to the establishment of the Agriculture and New York State Horse Breeding Development Fund in 1965, which is responsible for the research done within the state of New York in regard to equine programs and breeding facilities of Standard Bred horses.

The John Smith’s People’s Race Charity Event

The jockeys are led into the starting gates, in front of them the track lies quietly waiting their arrival and below them are the gracious giants that will give their best effort to carry them home safely. The anticipation builds, whilst riders envision the course ahead. As the gates fly open, nothing else has time to enter their thoughts, it is just them and their horses in a dash to the finish line. Very few people get the chance to feel these emotions and many dream of the opportunity. The John Smith’s People’s Race is the very opportunity many hopefuls apply for, but only ten get to ride in the race.

Renowned Rags to Riches Retires from Racing

Horses such as A.P. Indy, sired by Seattle Slew and grandson of Secretariat, and Better Than Honor, who is the daughter of Deputy Minister, are legends in the horse racing industry. And when two racing greats come together to produce a foal, there is no asking price too great. When Rags to Riches was born on 27 February 2004, everyone knew that this filly would grow up to take the racing world by storm.

Will Pyro Gain a Kentucky Derby Victory?

As the date for the anticipated Kentucky Derby draws closer, horses that are set to run in this magnificent racing event are being watched extremely closely. Their performance closer to the event will determine betting and influence wagering greatly. With some horses digging deep and delivering outstanding racing performances, contenders, such as Pyro, have secured their spot in the top ten favorites for the race.

Kauto Star will continue to Shine

In 2004, bloodstock agent, Anthony Bromley, was standing in France looking at a horse named Kauto Star. He was determined to purchase the horse for his client, Clive Smith, and paid over 400 000 Euros on Smith’s behalf. It would turn out to be the purchase of the century, as Kauto Star stepped out onto the racecourse and started to cement his place in National Hunt history. Numbered amongst some of the greatest names in National Hunt racing, Kauto Star will long be remembered for his fighting spirit and his determination to give his best at all times. But for the time being, he will carry on winning hearts, support and admiration.

Kentucky - The Casino Battlefield

With a motto that states ‘Unbridled Spirit’, huge green paddocks hugging the hills and landscapes, and the Thoroughbred horse selected as the official horse of the state, Kentucky is undoubtedly horse country. Although it is also famous for being home to the U.S. Treasury Gold Vault at Fort Knox, places like Lexington in Kentucky proudly bare the name of Horse Capital of the World. And with more than four hundred and fifty horse farms in the Lexington area alone, Kentucky has enjoyed a history with horse racing that has been passed down for many generations.

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