We re very pleased with Scrappy s racing record, especially since he was not a very expensive horse to begin with. Since purchasing Scrappy two years ago, the horse has won three races, finished second in three and placed third in three. I m looking into buying another horse, but we wanted to keep her in the family, he said. Because the number of horses competing in a race is limited to eight, if entries exceed that number, the horses are selected through the draw process. Racing is fun,...

The substitution was a dishonest act that brought horse racing public attention "for all the wrong reasons" Not open for betting, these trials are important for determining the condition of horses for points and betting races. At the Ellerslie hearing yesterday Kim Clotworthy, who used to provide horses to the Queen Mother, claimed he had been punished enough by allowing the horse to be photographed and subsequently running a bad race. Rather than scratch the horse, he decided to...

He also has worked for the authority on major racing days. This article does not have any comments associated with it. The Kentucky Horse Racing Authority announced today that Lafe Nichols of Henderson is its new chief racing veterinarian. Home . News . Sports . Business . Features . Travel . Scene . Velocity . Classifieds . Jobs . Cars . Homes . Shopping . Contact Us . Search Classified Partners: Jobs: CareerBuilder.com.Cars: Cars.com.Apartments: Apartments.com.Shopping: ShopLocal.com...

Nichols established the Veterinary Medical Center of Henderson in 1985, which supports local thoroughbred, standardbred and quarter horse race tracks, training centers and broodmare farms. The KHRA is an independent agency of state government charged with the responsibility of regulating the conduct of horse racing and pari-mutuel wagering on horse racing and related activities within the commonwealth of Kentucky. The chief veterinarian oversees a staff that ensures all racing in Kentucky...

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That point can be debated endlessly with no outcome because bettors will claim that they are rational because they insider information or are better informed than others while others will say that it is sheer madness (that is, irrational) to bet against such huge odds. That point can be debated endlessly with no outcome because bettors will claim that they are rational because they insider information or are better informed than others while others will say that it is sheer madness (that...

The girls and the horses are used to riding on Walney, and the girls were almost back at the field where the horses are kept when the accident happened. Drivers can t always see what s coming towards them but when you re riding you can see further than a driver. Phillipa was taken to hospital with a suspected broken leg but is nowrecovering at home in Brighton Street, Barrow, after sustaining cuts and sprains. A recent accident has highlighted the dangers riders can face when motorists...

It provided a wonderful respite from the busy horse show atmosphere, French said. To prepare for the competition, ANRC team coach Shelby French traveled with her riders to Aiken, S. All of the team members Heather McPheeters 10, Alison Sims 09, Katie Davilli 09, Corinne Davies 07 and team captain Emily Wiley 07 were ribbon winners over the two days of competition, French said. They competed in the Adult Amateur Hunter Divisions and the Adult Equitation Division. Sims, riding SBC s...