International Business News - RAC http://www.ibtimes.com All articles are copyrighted by IBTimes.com 400 100 http://www.ibtimes.com/ http://www.ibtimes.com/images/top_logo_ibt2_3.gif A judge has rejected a proposed sale of the minority interest in reigning Horse of the Year Curlin. Circuit Judge Roger Crittenden made his ruling Monday during a hearing intended to sort out a complicated ownership dispute over the richest North American racehorse in history. http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20081201/judge-rejects-sale-of-curlin.htm Mon, 01 Dec 2008 14:52:50 EST Betting is down at New York's horse tracks and Off-Track Betting parlors this year amid the weak economy. The amount of money bet on races, called handle, is down 4 percent to $527 million through October at New York's thoroughbred and harness tracks compared to the same period last year. That was driven largely by a 4 percent drop at New York's three thoroughbred tracks, Aqueduct, Belmont and Saratoga, as well as decreases at seven of eight harness tracks, according to figures from the state Racing and Wagering Board. http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20081121/ny-horse-tracks-otbs-stumble-amid-weak-economy.htm Fri, 21 Nov 2008 14:25:19 EST Receipts for this year's November Breeding Stock Sale at Keeneland have dropped more than 45 percent from last year. The sale ended Monday, and officials say 3,019 horses sold for $185,552,300, down 45.6 percent from last year's record $340,877,200 for 3,381 horses. The average of $61,462 was a decline of 39 percent from $100,821 in 2007. http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20081118/keeneland-sale-receipts-down-45-percent.htm Tue, 18 Nov 2008 10:27:56 EST A thoroughbred appraiser has set a $20 million value on reigning Horse of the Year Curlin and is recommending ownership be consolidated under primary owner Jess Jackson. http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20081117/appraiser-values-curlin-at-20-million.htm Mon, 17 Nov 2008 15:09:09 EST Quick Command, a 5-year-old Gold Legend mare in foal to Bernstein, sold for $100,000 on Thursday in Keeneland's November Breeding Stock Sale. The mare was purchased by E-Stable and consigned by Belvedere Farm Inc. as agent. http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20081114/mare-in-foal-brings-100-000-at-keeneland.htm Fri, 14 Nov 2008 11:40:04 EST Danceinthesunlight, an unraced 3-year-old daughter of A.P. Indy and Canadian champion Dancethruthedawn, brought $675,000 Thursday to top the fourth session of Keeneland's November Breeding Stock Sale. http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20081107/danceinthesunlight-brings-top-price-at-keeneland.htm Fri, 07 Nov 2008 10:34:16 EST My White Corvette, dam of Breeders' Cup Juvenile Fillies winner Stardom Bound, brought $825,000 Wednesday to top the third session of Keeneland's November Breeding Stock Sale. http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20081106/stardom-bound-dam-brings-top-price-at-keeneland.htm Thu, 06 Nov 2008 09:30:26 EST A mare carrying a full sibling to Kentucky Derby runner-up Eight Belles was sold for $2.5 million to the world's top thoroughbred buyer Monday, six months to the day since the filly's fatal breakdown at Churchill Downs. http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20081104/dubai-ruler-buys-pregnant-dam-of-eight-belles.htm Tue, 04 Nov 2008 12:14:16 EST Moments after his racehorse sold for $3 million at auction, trainer Jerry Hollendorfer began lobbying the buyer to preserve Hystericalady's racing career rather than retire her as a broodmare. http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20081103/dubai-ruler-pays-3-million-for-hystericalady.htm Mon, 03 Nov 2008 16:39:24 EST Better Than Honour was even better than advertised Sunday night at Fasig-Tipton's thoroughbred sale, shattering the all-time sales record for a broodmare. http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20081103/mare-sells-for-record-14-million-at-fasig-tipton.htm Mon, 03 Nov 2008 13:01:11 EST The state Senate's Republican majority is going along with a $370 million deal to bring video slot machines to Aqueduct Race Track after stalling for nearly two weeks. http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20081022/ny-senate-to-go-along-with-aqueduct-slots-deal.htm Wed, 22 Oct 2008 19:34:57 EDT Keeneland will handle the sale of a minority share of Curlin, the richest American racehorse ever. The deadline is Nov. 5 for potential buyers to submit a sealed bid for the 20 percent stake in the 2007 Horse of the Year and Breeders' Cup Classic winner. http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20081016/keeneland-to-handle-curlin-sale.htm Thu, 16 Oct 2008 11:19:48 EDT Keeneland says it has been picked to handle the sale of a minority share of Curlin, the richest American racehorse of all time. The deadline is Nov. 5 for potential buyers to submit a sealed bid for the 20 percent stake in the 2007 Horse of the Year and Breeders' Cup Classic winner. http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20081015/keeneland-to-handle-curlin-sale.htm Wed, 15 Oct 2008 16:10:21 EDT Kentucky Derby and Preakness winner Big Brown's racing career is over after injuring his right front foot during a workout at Aqueduct on Monday. Trainer Rick Dutrow said the 3-year-old colt, who was preparing for the Breeders' Cup Classic on Oct. 25, appeared to kick himself while working on the turf course at Aqueduct with stablemate Kip Deville. Big Brown was able to complete the six-furlong work when Dutrow noticed blood coming out of the foot. http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20081013/big-browns-racing-career-over-after-hoof-injury.htm Mon, 13 Oct 2008 13:19:14 EDT Santa Anita opened racing at its Oak Tree meeting Wednesday on a new synthetic surface that is being closely scrutinized leading up to next month's Breeders' Cup. http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20080925/santa-anita-opens-racing-on-its-new-surface.htm Thu, 25 Sep 2008 11:51:28 EDT The final session of Keeneland's September Yearling Sale saw average prices drop more than 15 percent from 2007, while the overall average for the 15-day sale fell 10.2 percent from last year. http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20080924/keeneland-prices-down-on-last-day-of-sale.htm Wed, 24 Sep 2008 10:53:43 EDT Sales have dropped nearly 40 percent during the next-to-the-last session of Keeneland's September Yearling Sale. During Monday's session, a total of 211 horses were sold for $1,585,700, down 39.7 percent from 2007 when 243 horses brought $2,630,500. The session average of $7,515 was down 30.6 percent from last year's figure of $10,825, while the median decreased 35.7 percent from $7,000 to $4,500. http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20080923/sales-down-at-next-to-last-keeneland-session.htm Tue, 23 Sep 2008 11:22:53 EDT A Tiznow filly brought top price of $400,000 Wednesday during Keeneland's September Yearling Sale. Legends Racing purchased the filly, out of Katz Me If You Can, by Storm Cat. The horse was consigned by Eaton Sales, agent for Overbrook Farm. http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20080918/tiznow-filly-brings-400-000-at-keeneland-sale.htm Thu, 18 Sep 2008 13:56:41 EDT The operator of New York state's three thoroughbred race tracks has emerged from bankruptcy court protection after two years. The New York Racing Association has ended its ownership claim to property at Aqueduct, Belmont and Saratoga race tracks. The state holds the deeds, ending a dispute that briefly threatened racing in the state. http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20080912/nyra-emerges-from-bankruptcy-court-protection.htm Fri, 12 Sep 2008 14:30:34 EDT One of the last Storm Cat offspring expected to fetch a huge sale price has been withdrawn from Keeneland's September sale. Owner Martin Wygod decided to keep the colt Tuesday rather than sell it on the second day of the sale. http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20080909/storm-cat-yearling-withdrawn-from-keeneland-sale.htm Tue, 09 Sep 2008 15:52:33 EDT