Summer 2020, issue 56
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Contents in this issue include:
Bill Heller portrays the trainer of King Guillermo, who's currently dreaming of Kentucky Derby glory on the first Saturday in September.
Bleeders - the facts, fiction and future direction
Dr David Marlin looks at the facts, fiction and future direction of the treatment of exercise-induced pulmonary haemorrhages.
We meet Jessica Buckley - Woodbine’s new Senior Vice President of Racing Operations
Alex Campbell introduces Jessica Buckley, the Senior Vice President of Racing Operations for both Woodbine and Woodbine Mohawk.
Justify, Jimson Weed and justice - from the racetrack to the courtroom
In the wake of a 2019 New York Times article revealing Justify had tested positive for a banned substance on race day, Ruis Racing has filed a lawsuit against the California Horse Racing Board. Peter J. Sacopulos explains the facts behind the case.
Sarah Plevin reviews different treatment options for ‘bowed tendons’ and amongst those a new ultrasound technology called ultrasound tissue characterization.
The "Road to the Kentucky Derby" takes a detour
Bill Heller talks to two trainers as to the impact the delayed Derby will have on their horses preparations and asks if the delay will benefit a horse currently ‘under the radar’.
How PET scanning reduces catastrophic fractures
Dr. Mathieu Spriet updates us on the installation of a PET scanner at Santa Anita Park. A PET is the latest advance in equine imaging specifically designed to image horse legs.
Bill Heller profiles the Grade 1 winning owners George Bolton’s, Chris Mara and Jack Knowlton who all experienced Grade 1 success this past spring.
Catherine Rudenko examines the key considerations when reviewing what you feed and if you should supplement.
Ed Golden remembers Seattle Slew, who in 1977 became the only undefeated horse to win the Triple Crown.
Regulars
Alan F Balch column
This quarter, Bill Heller asks trainers if they are concerned that horses in 2019 had the fewest number or average starts per year and the smallest field size since at least 1950.
Spring 2020, issue 55
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