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Horse racing industry hears cries for new tracks (Collinsville Herald)
May 11, 2008For those in the horse racing industry, the Kentucky Derby is comparable to the Super Bowl or the World Series. Only the best thoroughbreds compete in what is dubbed "the most exciting two minutes in sports."
Changes in horse racing landscape cause more breakdowns (Chicago Tribune)
May 11, 2008Medication among factors that have brought changes In one respect, less has become more during the 30 years since Affirmed became the last of racing's 11 Triple Crown winners, with Alydar battling him every step of the way.
Horse racing deaths spark debate in industry (Pittsburgh Tribune-Review)
May 11, 2008The racing industry suffers roughly 1.6 catastrophic breakdowns for every 1,000 starts. That equates to about 730 each year -- or two per day.
Horse Racing Authority to Consider Health, Safety Issues (WNKY Bowling Green)
May 11, 2008The Kentucky Horse Racing Authority (KHRA) at its next meeting will be asked by its chairman to consider forming a work group to review thoroughbred horse racing health and safety concerns.
Horse racing community mourns tragedy at Kentucky Derby (KXII Sherman)
May 11, 2008COOKE COUNTY, TX -- The horse racing community continues to mourn the loss of Eight Belles, the filly euthanized on Saturday after finishing the Kentucky Derby. In the wake of the tragic accident, many people are asking why she had to be put down. Local horse enthusiasts say sometimes these tragedies just cannot be avoided. Daniel Gotera talked with them and explains why.
Horse racing needs to put someone in charge (The Oklahoman)
May 11, 2008When the NBA suffered the embarrassment of a referee involved in a gambling scandal, Commissioner Da
Horse racing: Horse sense (Guardian Unlimited)
May 11, 2008Horse sense: Beckett confident Look Here can take Oaks prize
Sports agency chief: NJ horse racing needs permanent fix (AP via Yahoo! Finance)
May 11, 2008The horse racing industry in New Jersey will have trouble surviving unless state and industry leaders find a long-term solution to its problems instead of three-year quick fixes, the head of the New Jersey Sports and Exposition Authority said Tuesday.
A Chance to Revolutionize Horse Racing, Instead of Going Around in Circles (Washington Post)
May 11, 2008There is an impulse to assign blame for the breakdown of Eight Belles in the Kentucky Derby, but that doesn't answer what kind of "sport" this horse racing is or intends to be going forward.
Racing resumes at Presque Isle Downs (Erie Times-News)
May 11, 2008The winner of the first race of the season at Presque Isle Downs and Casino is Kitty Kitty Punch. The horse paid $6.20 on a $2 bet. About 1,000 fans were on hand to watch the resumption of horse racing at Presque Isle Downs and the start of five months of racing at the track.
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