December 17, 2014

Do racetrack incentives lead the way to a drug-free future?

December 17, 2014/ Webmaster

The horseracing industry is battling for its life, and the key point of contention is medication—not just a push for uniform medication rules, but a movement to eliminate all race-day drugs. Two years after the Breeders' Cup banned anti-bleeding medication for its juvenile races, Gulfstream Park in Florida has announced its intention to offer Lasix-free races for 2015, and the Kentucky Horse Racing Commission is considering doing the same for its tracks. North America is the only region of the world that allows race-day medication.

August 30, 2013

Relative values - the Clement brothers

August 30, 2013/ Webmaster

I've always been very close to him,”Christophe said. “We like the same things. We have the same passion.” Nicolas said, “We get on really well. We exchange ideas.” And they share special moments. Christophe, then working as an assistant to trainer L…

CLICK ON IMAGE TO READ ARTICL

THIS ARTICLE FIRST APPEARED IN - EUROPEAN TRAINER - ISSUE 43

August 27, 2010

Calvin Borel - the leading Kentucky Derby winning jockey in profile

August 27, 2010/ Webmaster

Calvin Borel’s portrayal on the mural of Kentucky Derby-winning jockeys at Churchill Downs, painted by the renowned artist Pierre “Peb” Bellocq, had already undergone minor surgery in 2009, when the jockey followed up a 2007 Derby on Street Sense with a win aboard Mine That Bird.

Frances Karon (European Trainer - issue 31 - Autumn 2010)

April 24, 2009

Drugs in American racing and the role the vet has to play

April 24, 2009/ Webmaster

TWO horses – Eight Belles and Big Brown – have brought racetrack veterinarians and their care of thousands of racehorses squarely to the forefront of the racing industry in the United States...and in the hot seat of public and government scrutiny. P…

CLICK ON IMAGE TO READ ARTICLE

(European Trainer - issue 26 - Spring 2009)

November 30, 2007

Global Superbet - Can it take horseracing to a bigger stage?

November 30, 2007/ Webmaster

Twenty-five years ago John R. Gaines in Kentucky came up with an idea, the Breeders’ Cup series. Gaines felt that Thoroughbred racing needed a high profile day, which would make it possible for the sport to compete with NFL, NHL and NBA in the media picture. Everyone involved in racing agreed.

Geir Stabell (European Trainer - issue 20 - Winter 2007)

October 01, 2007

Who is Controlling Racing's TV Signals?

October 01, 2007/ Webmaster

For all the differences between the horseracing and betting landscapes in Britain and North America - size, history, administration and race and bet types, - one similarity of principle has emerged over the last five years. The live televised racing scene has crystallised into two entities, and the impact on both the foundation and prosperity of the sport and the availability of its betting facilities has been thrown into the blender.

Howard Wright (01 October 2007 - Issue Number: 5 )

European Trainer Article Index