The Blood-Horse Staff
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Articles by Blood-Horse Staff
Motion, Smithwick, Pino Receive MHIB Touch of Class Awards
May 16, 2013
The awards honor Maryland horses and individuals that demonstrate standards of excellence. Read More
RACE Fund Online Auction Begins May 25
May 16, 2013
The RACE Fund is launching spring fund drive auction to help raise funds for racehorse retirement and rescue. Read More
Bramlage Could Be Released from Hospital May 10
May 09, 2013
Bramlage suffered a head injury after falling from a golf cart at Churchill Downs last week. Read More
Clean Test Results for Ky. Derby, Oaks Starters
May 08, 2013
The KHRC says all samples from Derby and Oaks horses were cleared with no irregularities found. Read More
TAA Accredits First Three Aftercare Facilities
May 08, 2013
The facilities are now able to receive financial support from the TAA for the care of retired Thoroughbreds. Read More
Judge Rules Pari-Mutuel Barrel Racing in Violation of Law
May 06, 2013
A Florida administrative law judge ruled the state can't allow pari-mutuel barrel racing under current law. Read More
Godolphin Trainer's Steroid Use Called 'Deliberate Flouting'
May 01, 2013
The BHA called trainer Mahmood Al Zarooni's anabolic steroid use a "deliberate flouting" of racing rules. Read More
AHC Forum to Focus on Healthy Horses
April 30, 2013
The focus of this year's AHC National Issues Forum is "A Healthy Horse, A Healthy Industry." Read More
Second British Racehorse Trainer Admits to Steroid Use
April 29, 2013
Britain's steroid scandal continued April 29 when a Newmarket trainer admitted to using steroids on horses. Read More
Godolphin Trainer Gets 8-year Suspension
April 25, 2013
Mahmood Al Zarooni was suspended after horses in his care tested positive for anabolic steroids. Read More
Famed Thoroughbred Stallion Storm Cat Dies at Age 30
April 24, 2013
Storm Cat was euthanized April 24 due to complications from infirmities of old age. Read More
NYTHA Establishes Equine Retirement Program
April 16, 2013
The NYTHA has launched a retirement program for Thoroughbreds stabled at New York Racing Association tracks. Read More
Breeders' Cup Juvenile Winner Sustains Pelvic Injury
April 12, 2013
2012 Breeders' Cup Juvenile winner Shanghai Bobby has sustained a pelvic stress fracture. Read More
RCI Approves Uniform Racing Medication Rules
April 03, 2013
RCI approved a schedule that could set the stage for uniform racing medication rules in the United States. Read More
Zenyatta Foals Tapit Colt
April 02, 2013
Zenyatta produced her second foal, a colt by Tapit, on her birthday, April 1. Read More
Positive Zilpaterol Tests Cleared, Feed Contamination Cited
March 27, 2013
The California Horse Racing Board, citing feed contamination, dismissed 48 positive tests for zilpaterol. Read More
Rachel Alexandra Returns to Stonestreet Farm
March 26, 2013
Rachel Alexandra was released from Rood & Riddle Equine Hospital and returned home to Stonestreet Farm today. Read More
CHRB Issues Warning About Purina Sweet Feed
March 25, 2013
The CHRB said it concluded some sweet feed products contain zilpaterol, a prohibited substance for racehorses. Read More
Equine Aftercare Organization Adds Directors
March 19, 2013
The Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance announced that four additional individuals will serve as directors. Read More
Penn National Race Course Working for Horse Adoption
March 16, 2013
The track's simulcast feed will run informational slots featuring retired racehorses available for adoption. Read More
Eight States Commit to Uniform Racehorse Drug Rules
March 12, 2013
Regulators in eight states have committed to a uniform racehorse medication and drug testing program. Read More
Rachel Alexandra Still on Road to Recovery
March 12, 2013
Rachel Alexandra continues healing well following a March 7 procedure to drain an abscess. Read More
Thoroughbred Racehorse Fatal Injury Rate Steady in 2012
March 08, 2013
Fatal injuries in North American Thoroughbred races stayed consistent at just under two per 1,000 starts. Read More
Rachel Alexandra Doing Well After Doctors Drain Abscess
March 08, 2013
Rachel Alexandra was "bright and alert" March 7 after an abscess was discovered and drained that morning. Read More
CHRB Confirms Horse at Santa Anita Park had EHV-1
March 07, 2013
A horse euthanized March 5 who was stabled at Santa Anita Park was confirmed positive for EHV-1. Read More
