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Clean racing
Blood tests on all nine horses who competed in the Belmont Stakes on June 7, including winner Da' Tara and last-place favorite Big Brown, came back negative for any illegal substances. Dr. George Maylin of the Cornell University Equine Laboratory, who...Tags: Kentucky Derby, Equestrian, Michael Bloomberg, David A. Paterson, Belmont Stakes
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Time to think about horses' health, not speed
Forgive me for being conflicted on the issue of racehorse safety after Eight Belles broke down and was euthanized just after finishing a courageous race in the Kentucky Derby earlier this month. See, for this native of Louisville, Ky., the Derby always...Tags: Kentucky Derby, Equestrian, Barbaro, Churchill Downs, Preakness Stakes
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The week ahead
Chicago TribuneMonday: -- Earnings: Basic Energy Services Inc.; Churchill Downs Inc.; Cogent Communications Group Inc.; Jo-Ann Stores Inc.; Rockwood Holdings Inc.; Spartech Corp. Tuesday: -- February retail sales -- January business inventories -- Earnings: Boston Beer...Tags: Speedway Motorsports Incorporated, Aeropostale Incorporated, Spartech Corporation, Consumers, Jo-Ann Stores Incorporated
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Betting task force hires tech security firm
Sun StaffA task force examining electronic wagering on thoroughbred races met yesterday and agreed to hire a firm that specializes in information technology security. The task force was formed last week by the National Thoroughbred Racing Association to restore...Tags: Magna Entertainment Corporation, New York Racing Association, Gaming and Lotteries, Horse and Harness Racing
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Canadian firm to buy Pimlico, Laurel tracks
Sun StaffA Canadian-based conglomerate intent on rewriting the economic rules of thoroughbred racing agreed yesterday to buy Pimlico Race Course and Laurel Park. Magna Entertainment Corp. will acquire a 51 percent stake in the Maryland Jockey Club, the umbrella...Tags: Casino and Gambling Industry, Pimlico Race Course, Triple Crown, Kathleen Kennedy Townsend, Stock Broking
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