Hot Springs, AR (Sports Network) - A pair of racetracks have been forced to cancel race programs due to frozen surfaces. Oaklawn Park and Fair Grounds have announced cancellations because of unsafe condi
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Yum! Brands extends Kentucky Derby sponsorship
By: SPORTS NETWORK
Louisville, KY (Sports Network) - Yum! Brands and Churchill Downs Racetrack announced a five-year extension of their sponsorship agreement on Thursday.
The agreement began in 2006, and the extension will continue the partnership until 2015. It guarantees that the race will be run as the Kent
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Two Kentucky Derby preps Saturday out west
By: By Don Agriss, Horse Racing Editor
Philadelphia, PA (Sports Network) - Kentucky Derby season can officially begin this Saturday with two early prep races in California. Santa Anita Park and Golden Gate Fields will each host two-turn events for three-year-olds.
First on the docket at 4:31 p.m. (et) will be the 1 1/16-mile Sham
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Breeders' Cup Classic 2010 Moment of the Year
By: SPORTS NETWORK
New York, NY (Sports Network) - For the second straight year the running of the Breeders' Cup Classic has been voted the National Thoroughbred Racing Association (NTRA) Moment of the Year. Voting was conducted on the NTRA web site.
From the 12 nominations, Blame's head victory over Zenyatta
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Breeders' Cup champ has disappointing return
By: SPORTS NETWORK
Hallandale Beach, FL (Sports Network) - More than a year away from racing proved to be too much for former Breeders' Cup race winner Tapitsfly, as the four-year-old filly made her first start since November 2009 in Wednesday's eighth race at Gulfstream Park and finished last.
Tapitsfly won t
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Soaring Empire captures Hal's Hope
By: SPORTS NETWORK
Hallandale Beach, FL (Sports Network) - Soaring Empire, ridden by Jose Lezcano, pressed the pace and went on to win Saturday's $100,000 Hal's Hope Stakes at Gulfstream Park. The four-year-old colt covered the mile in 1:35.99.
Trained by Cam Gambolati, Soaring Empire was never far behind pace
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Sadler takes over West Point's California unit
By: SPORTS NETWORK
Mt. Laurel, NJ (Sports Network) - Veteran trainer John Sadler has been engaged by West Point Thoroughbreds for its California operation.
"John is one of the country's premier trainers," said West Point's Terry Finley. "He's had horses run very well at the country's finest venues. He has a va
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Weekly Stakes Race Schedule
January 14
- Delta Downs: Jean Lafitte S., $250,000, 3yo, 8f
- Delta Downs: My Trusty Cat S., $200,000, 3yo f, 7f
- Oaklawn Park: Fifth Season S., $75,000, 4&up, 8.5f
January 15
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