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Macrovision Kills Deal to Sell TV Guide Network Tuesday, January 6, 2009 @ 1:34AMThe Firm had announced plans to sell the net to a group of investors led by producer Allen Shapiro and One Equity Partners, J.P. Morgan Chase’s $8 billion private equity fund
Local legislators support change in Texas House speaker Tuesday, January 6, 2009 @ 1:01AMThree Southeast Texas legislators are supporting a candidate who appears ready to shake up the power structure in Austin. Democrats Joe Deshotel and Allan Ritter, and Republican legislator Mike Hamilton, are supporting State Rep. Joe Straus of San Antonio as the next Texas House speaker.
2008: A year of success mixed with changes Tuesday, January 6, 2009 @ 12:45AM Like all years, people will remember 2008 for a variety of reasons. And the local sports world was no different. There were plenty of reasons to celebrate, but there were also a few moments to reflect. The following is a snapshot of those events that shaped the lives of the participants, which they will never forget.
Weather is only winner at Wolverhampton and outlook not good Tuesday, January 6, 2009 @ 12:45AMTHERE was a belief within the sport that all-weather racing meant what is stated, that thoroughbreds will gallop here and there, despite what Mother Nature decides to throw our way, and all will be well.
Murphy aims at Champion with Big Zeb Tuesday, January 6, 2009 @ 12:15AM Though it is common enough, in jump racing, for a small stable to be exalted by one exceptional horse, only rarely does a trainer impose his own talent on the evanescence of the moment. But that is just what seems to have happened with Colm Murphy, who came up with a champion more or less overnight in Brave Inca, and has since thoroughly consolidated his claims as one of the best young trainers ...
World champion pacer Somebeachsomewhere wins 2008 Cam Fella Award (The Canadian Press) Tuesday, January 6, 2009 @ 12:08AMMISSISSAUGA, Ont. - The awards keep coming for world champion pacer Somebeachsomewhere.
Committee May Still Hear Secret Blagojevich Tapes Tuesday, January 6, 2009 @ 12:00AMCBS 2 Chief Correspondent Jay Levine reports members of the House are hoping to hear undercover wire taps, specifically four conversations the impeachment committee believes are evidence of a classic pay-to-play scheme. But, those tapes may not be released in time to be useful in the hearing.
Texas Testing 15 Horses Linked to CEM Monday, January 5, 2009 @ 11:49PMTexas is among 27 states tracing and testing horses that may have been exposed to contagious equine metritis (CEM), a highly contagious disease that can be transmitted during breeding or artificial insemination. CEM can cause temporary infertility of horses. The disease, not known to affect humans, was first detected in the United States in 1978, then again in l979. In both instances, the ...
Customer Service Monday, January 5, 2009 @ 11:37PMMISSISSAUGA, Ont. - The awards keep coming for world champion pacer Somebeachsomewhere. The horse has been voted the unanimous winner of the 2008 Cam Fella Award, named in honour of the standardbred horse Cam Fella.
Large Crowd For Gulfstream Opening Sunday, January 4, 2009 @ 1:34AMGulfstream Park said its opening day attendance was more than 15,000 Jan. 3, making it the largest turnout at the Hallandale Beach, Fla., track since 2004.
Claimer Loch Dubh Wins Turfway Prevue Sunday, January 4, 2009 @ 12:34AMLoch Dubh proved himself a good investment Jan. 3 at Turfway Park, drawing off to win the $50,000 Turfway Prevue Stakes in his second start off a $15,000 claim at Churchill Downs.
Star Guitar wins Dixie Poker Ace at Fair Grounds Saturday, January 3, 2009 @ 11:47PMRacing around two turns for the first time, Star Guitar rallied in the stretch to catch pace-setter Classy Deelites and win the Dixie Poker Ace Stakes on Saturday at the Fair Grounds. Ridden by Corey Lanerie for trainer Al Stall...
New York Unveils Steroid-Free Racing Friday, January 2, 2009 @ 3:33AMA new set of racing regulations banning the use of anabolic steroids went into effect Thursday at New York State?s racetracks, ending a decades-old practice.
Raw hide Friday, January 2, 2009 @ 2:13AMEither way you look at it, public nudity is almost a sport in itself, writes Damien Murphy.
Freehold Raceway to cut purses by 25% Friday, January 2, 2009 @ 2:07AMThe Freehold Raceway harness track is slashing its purses by 25 percent starting Friday, blaming poor business and the failure of the state to deliver promised purse supplements.
Stardom Bound Could Run in Las Virgenes Friday, January 2, 2009 @ 1:04AMStardom Bound, the Bessemer Trust Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Fillies (gr. I) winner and likely the divisional champion, could make her 3-year-old debut in the $300,000 Las Virgenes Stakes (gr. I) at one mile on Feb. 7, new trainer Bobby Frankel said.
Horse Racing: Ayr forced to call off as freeze bites Friday, January 2, 2009 @ 12:37AMBAD news for all of us who had excused ourselves from a trip to the January Sales on the grounds of work commitments at Ayr. Or was that just me?
Time for Cowen to reveal plan for jump-starting economy Friday, January 2, 2009 @ 12:27AMTHERE is a formula for the revival of the flatlining economy lurking deep within the recesses of the Taoiseach’s brain.
Veterinarian/Trainer A.C. Colando Dead Monday, December 29, 2008 @ 4:49PMDr. A.C. Colando, who trained major winner Uncle Miltie in the early 1950s, died Dec. 27 in South Florida following a short illness, according to Daily Racing Form . He was 86.
Grade I Winner Into Mischief Retired Monday, December 29, 2008 @ 4:34PMGrade I winner Into Mischief has been retired from racing for stallion duty at B. Wayne Hughes’ Spendthrift Farm near Lexington. He is expected to arrive at the farm Jan. 7.
Bowman gives back before appeal Monday, December 29, 2008 @ 4:33PMPREMIERSHIP pacesetter Hugh Bowman is helping train apprentices as he awaits an appeal over a 27-meeting suspension he incurred when found to have caused a fall at Rosehill earlier this month.
Book Review: Tropical Downs Monday, December 29, 2008 @ 4:26PMA Novel of Peril and Misadventures in Search of the Elusive Automatic Bet by Mark Cramer. A very entertaining story involving the underworld and creating a new racetrack in...
BRETT HOFFMAN: Moseley bursts onto scene Monday, December 29, 2008 @ 2:46PMWhen Cassie Moseley and her high-powered barrel racing horse burst into the arena on opening night of the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo, the pair was just another set of first-time qualifiers with nothing to lose.
Horses wanted: any offers? Monday, December 29, 2008 @ 2:28PMDo you have a spare cross-breed Boerperd or Friesian horse hanging around the backyard? If so, the Cape Town metro police would like to chat to you.
UPI Thoroughbred Racing Roundup Monday, December 29, 2008 @ 2:23PMBy ROBERT KIECKHEFER UPI Racing Writer Wrap-up of Thoroughbred stakes action.
SUBLIMITY SINKS DECEMBER RIVALS Monday, December 29, 2008 @ 2:19PMSublimity repelled the challenge of Won In The Dark to give fledgling trainer Robbie Hennessy his first ever winner in the Leopardstown Golf Centre December Festival Hurdle at Leopardstown.
Palomar Team Ponder Plans Monday, December 29, 2008 @ 2:09PMConnections remain in no hurry to step Palomar up in class after his win at Catterick on Sunday.
Paving the way for success Monday, December 29, 2008 @ 3:26AMTHE bitumen surface at the Penang Turf Club (PTC) has been replaced by non-slip interlocking rubber pavers, which will muffle the clip-clop sounds of horseshoes.
Proudinsky Gives Frankel Milestone Win Monday, December 29, 2008 @ 1:19AMFavored Proudinsky, ridden with patience by substitute rider Rafael Bejarano, took command near the eighth pole and held off the outsider Ferneley by three-quarters of a length to win the $150,000 San Gabriel Handicap (gr.
England defeat in India a victory of sorts Monday, December 29, 2008 @ 12:43AMThe extraordinary circumstances surrounding the all-too-brief Test series between India and England caught us all on the hop. We had to find a way of praising an England team who lost. We had to find an appropriate way of saying, “Well done everyone and never mind about the result.”
North along the Continental Divide Monday, December 29, 2008 @ 12:13AMIn April, Farmington native Michael Craven donned his backpack and started walking north from the Mexican border in New Mexico, north along the Continental Divide.
Exotic Dancer makes lap of honour Monday, December 29, 2008 @ 12:05AM Between the pain in his back, and the one in his backside, it is easy to excuse Exotic Dancer his procrastination in formally decorating his career at the top with a Grade One success. He has had to cope with chronic lumbar problems, and perhaps a still greater misfortune in being foaled the very same month as Kauto Star. For once, however, neither was an issue here yesterday, and he duly ran ...
Santa Anita Park Notes - Sunday, December 28 (PA SportsTicker) Sunday, December 28, 2008 @ 11:40PMwww.santaanita.com
Stars abound for Murray clan Sunday, December 28, 2008 @ 10:37PMTHE Murrays of Kembla Grange and points south, should continue their winning streak with Coniston Bluebird, despite his defeat at Rosehill Gardens on Saturday. Racing NSW stewards were concerned about his "preparation" for the http://www.theraces . com.au Handicap over 1500m.
Downturn to hobble horse-trading carnival Saturday, December 27, 2008 @ 5:22PMMAGIC Millions boss Gerry Harvey fears the economic crisis will rein in revenue from his glamour event by more than $25 million.
SANTA LEADS FOUR OF THE BEST FOR WYLIE Saturday, December 27, 2008 @ 4:35PMGraham Wylie enjoyed his most successful day on a racecourse to date with a fantastic 262-1 four-timer on skybet.com Castleford Chase day at Wetherby.
Sports Briefs Saturday, December 27, 2008 @ 4:03PMNFL
FINALE GLORY FOR WALKON Saturday, December 27, 2008 @ 3:19PMWalkon (7-2) gave his Newbury conqueror Zaynar a serious boost with an easy victory in the Coral Future Champions Finale Juvenile Hurdle.
Forestreno fires up for the Goldmarket Saturday, December 27, 2008 @ 2:40PMGRAFTON trainer Phil McLeod is eyeing the $100,000 Goldmarket (1300 metres) on the Gold Coast on Thursday with his in-form sprinter Forestreno. The seven-year-old gelding will have a spell after the listed event.
Country trainers attack proposal to close tracks Saturday, December 27, 2008 @ 2:40PMTO MOST racegoers at Flemington on December 20, the off-season victories of country-trained roughies Game Serena and Bartholdi meant little - unless, of course, they were lucky enough to back them. ...
Sports Briefs: Army hires new coach Saturday, December 27, 2008 @ 2:25PMWEST POINT, N.Y. — Army filled its football coaching vacancy by heeding a core West Point value: History matters.
Daily Dose: Best of CJOnline Saturday, December 27, 2008 @ 6:28AM1 Happy trails again
Long Beach jockey dies of injuries from being thrown by horse Saturday, December 27, 2008 @ 6:25AMSam Thompson was hurt at Los Alamitos when his horse fell on Dec. 20. PASSAGES » Read obituaries of newsmakers
The buzz: Randy Johnson signs with Giants Saturday, December 27, 2008 @ 5:43AMRandy Johnson and the San Francisco Giants agreed to an $8 million, one-year contract Friday, meaning he will go for his 300th win with a new team not far from where he grew up.
Miss Pavlova Delivers a Sweet Victory Friday, December 26, 2008 @ 9:18AMSouth Australian mare Miss Pavlova defied the early racing pattern, swooping from the rear of the field to produce an emotional victory for trainer Bill Smart in the Allan Wicks Handicap (2390m) at Caulfield this afternoon.
NO PROBLEMS FOR BOXING DAY CARDS Thursday, December 25, 2008 @ 12:19PMRacing enthusiasts can look forward to a bumper day of action tomorrow with all 11 meetings in Britain and Ireland set to go ahead.
50 days of Hope: 1978 Thursday, December 25, 2008 @ 9:27AMA recap of the 1978 Bob Hope Chrysler Classic...
50 days of Hope: 1977 Thursday, December 25, 2008 @ 9:27AMCounting down the days to the 50th Bob Hope Chrysler Classic tournament by reliving it year by year.
Merry Christmas! Thursday, December 25, 2008 @ 9:11AMI hope everyone has a wonderful holiday season and great New Year! Here is a bit of horse racing holiday cheer I gathered that you might enjoy. Some cute and...
Vision And Power Primed For Win Thursday, December 25, 2008 @ 8:03AMTrainer Joe Pride believes Vision And Power can belie his first-up form and is primed for victory at Rosehill on Saturday. Vision And Power runs in the Night Racing At Canterbury Handicap (1400m), his first start since finishing fourth to Enzedex Eagle at Rosehill in August.