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

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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, just as much as they agreed that Thoroughbred breeding and racing needed new innovations, offering opportunities for more international competition with chances of winning bigger purses. Has it worked? Partly, and the Breeders' Cup has most certainly been more a star actor than just another face to the stage.
Geir Stabell (14 February 2008 - Issue Number: 7)

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Hong Kong - Far Eastern racing run by an American

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By Paul Moran

The view in one direction frames an expanse of the endless Hong Kong skyline, in another the emerald Happy Valley Racecourse, but this is unmistakably the working domain of an American. Portraits of Man o' War, Spectacular Bid and presentation photos made after races at Belmont Park, Aqueduct and Saratoga decorate the walls, the occupant standing beside Orientate, Sulamani and Funny Cide.

Paul Moran (14 February 2008 - Issue Number: 7 )

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Increasing Oxygen Concentration in the Blood of the Racehorse

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Oxygen is the fuel of life and its efficient use is the key to athletic fitness. The respiratory system of the racehorse must work hard to harvest the 20 percent of oxygen present in the air we all breathe. Observing a horse after his work on a cold morning provides a visual reminder of this, as the breath surges from his nostrils.
Barry Sangster (14 February 2008 - Issue 7)

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Strengthening Young Thoroughbreds' Limbs

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One of the major challenges in training racehorses is keeping them sound. Not unlike a human athlete, a racehorse's ligaments, tendons, bones and joints are susceptible to injury throughout its career and, at times, it seems impossible to avoid some sort of musculoskeletal mishap.
Kimberly French (14 February 2008 - Issue 7)

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TRM Trainer of the Quarter - Bill Mott

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The TRM trainer of the quarter award has been won by Bill Mott. Bill and his team will receive a TRM product portfolio worth in excess of $1,500. The portfolio will consist of TRM tack bags and saddle pads as well as a large selection of the world famous TRM product range.
Bill Heller (14 February 2008 - Issue Number: 7)

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Taking Time to Review your Hiring Procedures

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The Federal Government has stepped up enforcement and prosecution of EMPLOYERS who hire undocumented workers. Felony criminal prosecution and fines are being imposed for employers who cannot show they have taken the steps required in the hiring process.If as an employer you have a perspective employee fill out the Form I-9 (U.S. Department of Homeland Security Employment Eligibility Verification form), and you examine the required documents, you will not be fined or prosecuted, even if it turns out that the documents were falsified and the employee turns out to be an undocumented alien. Of course, if you knew the worker was undocumented, you can still be fined or jailed. Therefore, it is strongly recommended that you follow the procedures that are outlined below.
Edward I. Halpern  (14 February 2008 - Issue Number: 7)

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Dale Romans - his career and his views on welfare issues

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THIS IS A SCANNED IN ARTICLE - FROM OUR PRE DIGITAL DAYS!

This article first appeared in North American Trainer - Winter 2007 - issue 6

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​ Spooky Mulder - winning the hard way

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The Daily Racing Form’s comments following Spooky Mulder’s 78 past performance lines tell you all you need to know about the nine-year-old gelding named after David Duchovny's quirky FBI TV character on The X-Files.

Bill Heller (01 December 2007 - Issue Number: 6)

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Racing Power- supporting muscular effort through nutrition

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The powerhouse for a horse in training is found in its large muscle mass. Whilst genetic makeup within the Thoroughbred breed has a large impact on a horse’s innate racing ability, dietary factors will also influence subsequent performance.
Dr Catherine Dunnett (01 December 2007 - Issue Number: 6)

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Breaking In - laying the groundwork with the racehorses of the future

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While the Thoroughbred racehorse has evolved through methods of breeding, raising, feeding, vaccinating and training, one thing that has remained fairly constant is that they must be broken in with great care and patience if they stand any chance of doing what they were born to do.

Frances Karon (01 December 2007 - Issue Number: 6)

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Tooth Trouble - why regular dentist visits are essential for racehorses

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The mouth of a Thoroughbred is the principle means of communication between the horse and his rider. Other aids are used as well, but for many, the bit is what determines direction, rate of speed and position or frame in which the horse moves.

Kimberly French (01 December 2007 - Issue Number: 6)

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Tampa Bay Downs - from afterthought to success

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Slowly, yet surely, Tampa Bay Downs is evolving from that "other track in Florida" into a viable winter/spring option for good and even great horses and horsemen."We were an afterthought," Tampa Bay Downs Vice-President and General Manager Pete Berube said. "But we've been able to dispel that stigmatism the last few years." 
Bill Heller (01 December 2007 - Issue Number: 6)

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Willie Mullins - a trainer with strong opinions

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I’ve come to Willie Mullins’ yard in County Carlow, Ireland, expecting to see some strong horses and to hear some strong opinions. With Hedgehunter trotting past me up to the gallops, I’m certainly not disappointed in the first instance.

Lissa Oliver (European Trainer - issue 20 - Winter 2007)

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Åge Paus- It's hard to keep a good man down

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He was riding in flat races in Norway at the age of eleven. He rode his first race over hurdles at thirteen, and one year later he became champion jump jockey. Yes, it may have been on a small circuit more than 50 years ago, but it was already clear that Åge Paus was a horseman a bit out of the ordinary.

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

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

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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)

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Hoof Matters - concentrating on the foot rather than the shoe

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In 1889, for the fourth edition of his book “The Racehorse in Training with Hints on Racing and Racing Reforms”, the English jockey turned horse trainer William Day added a chapter on shoeing, his preface stating “…one topic, highly important to all owners of horses, ‘Shoeing’…might advantageously be added…the aim to deal with facts and to avoid speculation.” Day wraps up by adding that he hopes “it will be found…that the best method of shoeing and of the treatment of the foot has been not only discussed but actually verified… that the prevention which, in the diseases of the feet…is better than cure and has been placed nearer the reach of all.” If only.

Caton Bredar (European Trainer - issue 20 - Winter 2007)

 
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Tooth Trouble - why regular dentist visits are essential for racehorses

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The mouth of a Thoroughbred is the principle means of communication between the horse and his rider. Other aids are used as well, but for many, the bit is what determines direction, rate of speed and position or frame in which the horse moves. The design and function of the horse’s mouth is such that it provides a perfect vehicle for use as a “steering device.” The interdental space allows a bit to lie comfortably without interfering with the normal position of the jaws when they close. Horses are the only domestic animals that have their mouths used in this fashion.

Kimberly French (European Trainer - issue 20 - November 2007)

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Oiling the Wheels - using oil as a supplement in the diet of racehorses

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Historically, oil has not featured highly in the diets of horses in training, or indeed those of other horses. The natural oil content of pasture and other forages is quite low at between 2-3% on a dry matter basis, yet despite this, horses digest oil extremely well. Oil added to the racehorses’ diet is tolerated well, with no major palatability problems having been reported.

Dr Catherine Dunnett (European Trainer - issue 20 - Winter 2007)

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TRM Trainer of the Quarter - Francois Rohaut

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The TRM Trainer of the Quarter goes to Francois Rohaut. For a trainer to win a big race outside his home country is quite a feat, to win two on different continents on the same day is remarkable but to win three, all on the same afternoon, in countries as far apart as Germany, Spain and Canada.

James Crispe (European Trainer - Issue 20 / Winter 2007)

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TRM Trainer of the Quarter - Larry Jones

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The TRM trainer of the quarter award has been won by Larry Jones. Larry and her team will receive a TRM product portfolio worth in excess of $1,500. The portfolio will consist of TRM tack bags and saddle pads as well as a large selection of the world famous TRM product range.
Bill Heller (01 December 2007 - Issue Number: 6)

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