December 2005

12/2/05 Last updated: 12/1/05 7:10 PM Afleet Alex made his final career start an easy win in the Belmont S. (Michael J. Marten/Horsephotos.com) […]

12/2/05 Last updated: 12/2/05 1:00 PM COMMENTARY DECEMBER 2, 2005 The ugly state of racing by John Mucciolo One of the major problems with our sport, if not the […]

12/2/05 Last updated: 12/1/05 7:38 PM Dual Group 1 stakes winner Alkaased (Kingmambo), whose withdrawal from the Hong Kong festival was revealed Thursday, has been retired to stand at Darley Japan. […]

12/2/05 Last updated: 12/1/05 3:14 PM The National Thoroughbred Racing Association (NTRA) has opened voting for its seventh annual “Moment of the Year” on the organization’s website. Racing fans can select, from […]

12/1/05 Last updated: 11/30/05 7:14 PM Sun Chariot S. (Eng-G1) runner-up SUMMITVILLE (Grand Lodge) topped Wednesday’s penultimate session of the Tattersalls December Sale when bought by Japanese breeder Katsumi Yoshida of […]

12/1/05 Last updated: 12/1/05 12:47 PM PEDIGREE HANDICAPPING DECEMBER 1, 2005 Pedigrees and preferences by Tim Holland Two recent reminders showed how important it is for turf handicappers […]

12/1/05 Last updated: 11/30/05 3:15 PM Grade 2 winner RULER’S COURT (Doneraile Court) has been retired and will stand at Vinery Stud near Summerfield, Florida, for a live foal fee of $5,000, […]

12/1/05 Last updated: 11/30/05 3:15 PM The Ocala Breeders’ Sales Company has moved the starting date of its Winter Mixed Sale. Originally scheduled to begin on January 16, 2006, the sale will […]

12/1/05 Last updated: 11/30/05 6:40 PM Godolphin announced the purchases of four horses from the Aga Khan on Wednesday, including the top three-year-old filly SHAWANDA (Sinndar). Winner of the Irish Oaks […]

12/1/05 Last updated: 11/30/05 5:12 PM Delta Downs received approval on Monday from the Louisiana State Racing Commission to conduct 40 days of live racing beginning January 18, 2006. Originally scheduled […]