Summer 2020, issue 56

Contents

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.

Treating Bowed Tendons

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.

Grade 1 Winning Owners

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.

Balancing Act

Catherine Rudenko examines the key considerations when reviewing what you feed and if you should supplement.

Remembering Seattle Slew

Ed Golden remembers Seattle Slew, who in 1977 became the only undefeated horse to win the Triple Crown.

Regulars

Alan F Balch column

#soundbites

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.

North American Trainer - spring 2020 - issue 55 — *Click here to purchase a physical copy of this magazine*

Contents

Karl Broberg - Profile
Bill Heller portrays how Karl Broberg’s career went from the advertising world to becoming the nation’s leading trainer in victories for the sixth straight year.
Factors for racing ability
Judy Wardrope examines which factors might increase the chances to pick a future star on the track. Many buyers and agents look at the pedigree of a horse and the abilities displayed by its relatives. But is that always an accurate predictor of future success?
Fast or Slow - examining different training methods
Bill Heller talks to Jason Servis and Bob Baffert about fast versus slow training methods and why both work for different reasons.
Kevin Attard - Canadian trainer profile
Charlie McCarthy talks to a man who as a boy growing up in Ontario yearned to make his own mark in the family business and about the journey to become the second-leading trainer in earnings at Woodbine Racetrack in 2019.
Colic - effects of inflammation
Dr Zofia Lisowski, Prof. Scott Pirie & Dr Neil Hudson identify common inflammatory issues that can occur following a colic operation and how to manage them.
Taylor Cambra - CTT Profile
Annie Lambert finds out about Exercise rider Taylor Cambra’s sights on training horses and how Rodeo life has influenced his journey.
Grade 1 Winning Owners
Bill Heller profiles owners of horses that made headlines winning Breeders’ Cup races at Santa Anita last November.
The importance of good ventilation
First published in European Trainer, Alan Creighton (from the Irish Equine Center) explains the ideal design and control of the racehorse stable environment.
Odds Makers - Odds require an even hand
Ed Golden talks to morning line odds makers Jon White and Russell Hudak about the art of working out the morning line betting odds.