Barbaro Updates: 706
updates are now here.
Update 4136: More tracks enact a slaughter policy for their athletes despite the NTRA's reluctance to support the end of horse slaughter: Magna tracks enact slaughter policy, excerpt:
"Since the inception of MEC, we have taken care to protect the health and safety of [its] customers, workers, and equine athletes participating in activities at all of our facilities," Magna Chairman Frank Stronach said in a statement. "The goal of the policy is to forewarn industry participants who participate in the slaughter of racehorses that they are not welcome at any of our facilities across the country. I hope other racetrack owners formally adopt similar policies."
Update 4135: Off back to the races. It is a gorgeous fall day here although I would be kidding myself if I did not admit to missing Keeneland a little. Just a little!
Update 4134: Recently retired Lights On Broadway, galloping bridle-less: Lights On Broadway September Update.
Update 4133: One of my favorite mounts at Keeneland last year is running this afternoon at Keeneland: Taletobetold has the class edge, excerpt:
Although she typically flashes early speed, Taletobetold rallied from fourth last fall when she missed by a neck to Stylish Wildcat.
"I think that race showed she likes the course here at Keeneland," trainer Eddie Kenneally said. "She's been a very consistent filly. The timing of this race is very good, and she comes into this race in perfect shape."
Update 4132: Another crisp but gorgeous morning this morning at Woodbine. I had seven sets for Steve. Three went before the break and four after the break. Of those four, three went for some gate schooling. All went nicely. For my second set as I was starting my gallop I saw a loose horse come flying along the outside rail coming the wrong way. It managed to scatter the horses that were walking back after their gallops. One reared and deposited it's rider. Two loose horses were now running around. I think all was well. Joey, who was on the first horse, was taking the long walk back along the outside rail!
My horse for Anita (Terry Jordan) also galloped nicely. Just a lovely day to be riding horses.
We have a couple of runners this afternoon, so I will plan to return to the races. I am doing this update from the Jake Howard Center here on the backside. My laptop is broken and I need to figure out a quick fix!
Update 4131: Former Fair Hill horse, Adriano, who won the Kent Stakes six weeks ago, will be the favored horse in the Hawthorne Derby on Saturday as he competes against 7 three year olds on the turf. Adriano stands out in Hawthorne Derby.
Steve Haskins writes a nice article on Steve Asmussen's handling on Curlin.
"All the talk has been about Curlin and his earnings record and place in history, but few mention the brilliant and meticulous training job by Steve Asmussen."
Haskins Cup Countdown: A Time For Kudos.
In memory of John Hettinger please keep calling and writing.
For Canadians: Canadian Horse Defense Coalition Call to Action.
Hiya, FsOB! TGIF! Alex, thanks for the blue link to the story about Adriano, what a gorgeous colt he is. May each of you have a productive, but not too exhausting Friday. And may all horses and their riders come in safe today and throughout the weekend. Is it possible that I could be first two days in a row? Let's see....
Posted by: Robyn Hoffmann at October 10, 2008 11:25 AM