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Sat, 04 Jul 2009 03:01:56 GMT

First Sri Lanka-Pakistan Test begins at Galle today : Injured Murali ruled out of series opener GALLE: Muttiah Muralitharan was on Friday ruled out of the first Test against Pakistan with a knee injury, dealing a huge blow to Sri Lanka's bid to win the emotionally-charged series.

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'Storm' brewing in Arima --

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 04:02:01 GMT

THE WEATHER pattern which brought several inches of rain yesterday, and is expected to continue today, reminds us that we are in the hurricane season, and a "Storm" of another kind is brewing at Santa Rosa Park, Arima, with Horse of the Year, Storm Street, set to have his third run of the season in today's showcase 1,100-metre Derek Cozier Memorial ...

Ban and a 40k fine for the trainer who doped Queen's horse

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 01:07:41 GMT

THE Queen's racing trainer was yesterday banned for three months and fined a record 40,000 for doping one of her horses.

Where to find fireworks on the fourth

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 04:22:59 GMT

Check our online calendar All are today unless otherwise noted. "Racing to the Stars & Stripes" at Colonial Downs : Horse racing, patriotic concert and fireworks tripleheader starting at 6 p.m. General admission: $2; kids 12 and younger free.

Better Talk Now to scratch from United Nations

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 05:00:52 GMT

Better Talk Now, the multiple Grade 1 winning 10-year-old gelding, will scratch out of Saturday's Grade 1 United Nations Handicap at Monmouth Park after injuring a splint bone in a hind leg, trainer Graham Motion said.

BC-US--Best Sellers-Books-USAToday

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 00:27:54 GMT

Key: F-Fiction; NF-Nonfiction; H-Hardcover; P-Paperback 1. "Finger Lickin' Fifteen" by Janet Evanovich 2. "My Sister's Keeper: A Novel" by Jodi Picoult 3. "Glenn Beck's Common Sense: The Case Against an Out-of-Control Government, Inspired by Thomas Paine" by Glenn Beck 4. "New Moon" by Stephenie Meyer 5. "Twilight" by Stephenie Meyer 6.

Well Monied facing serious shippers in G1 Oaks

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 05:00:59 GMT

The first time that Joel Rosario rode the 3-year-old filly Well Monied, to a win in a maiden race at Santa Anita in March, trainer Howard Zucker noticed how well they got along.

N.D.'s top horse racing regulator quits - Bismarck Tribune

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 09:03:00 GMT

North Dakota's top horse racing regulator has resigned. Randy Blaseg's departure was disclosed at a state Racing Commission meeting on Tuesday. The commission regulates live horse racing in North Dakota and off-track wagering on races. Blaseg couldn ...

North Dakota's top horse racing regulator quits - Forbes

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 16:34:00 GMT

BISMARCK, N.D. -- North Dakota's top horse racing regulator has resigned. Randy Blaseg's departure was disclosed at a state Racing Commission meeting on Tuesday. The commission regulates live horse racing in North Dakota and off-track wagering on ...

Publishers Weekly Best-Sellers

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 00:27:41 GMT

HARDCOVER FICTION 1. "Finger Lickin' Fifteen" by Janet Evanovich 2. "The Doomsday Key: A Novel" by James Rollins 3. "Omen" by Christie Golden 4. "Knock Out: An FBI Thriller" by Catherine Coulter 5. "The Angel's Game" by Carlos Ruiz Zafon 6. "Robert Ludlum's: The Bourne Deception" by Eric Van Lustbader, Robert Ludlum 7. "Relentless" by Dean Koontz ...

Riding high on Mongolian tradition - The Washington Times

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 00:12:00 GMT

Next year, Urtnasan hopes he can cheer on his 4-year-old son, who is too young to ride in races but old enough to begin to train. But now his hopes are on Bembaduch, who he's been working with every day. It takes about 26 days to get a horse ready ...

Kerr says nephew wrongly fired - Lexington Herald-Leader

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 05:49:00 GMT

FRANKFORT ? A state senator claims her nephew is losing his job as general counsel to the Kentucky Horse Racing Commission because she voted against a bill backed by Gov. Steve Beshear to allow slot machines at Kentucky horse racetracks. "My nephew ...

Lies The Truth favoured in feature race

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 21:55:00 GMT

Tomorrow's card at Bible Hill highlights 13 dashes of fast-paced harness racing action with Race 12 featuring the $1,350 top-class lining up eight on the gate.

Festivities for the Fourth: Local events to make your holiday weekend ... - Times Herald-Record

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 05:56:00 GMT

Go! has your solutions. Whether it's horse racing, historic tours, concerts, book-signings or other activities, we've got you covered. Here's just a taste of what the Hudson Valley has to offer for fun this weekend. Have a safe Fourth of July. July 3 ...

Winning syndicate running on empty - This is Wiltshire

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 06:03:00 GMT

Horse racing: Staverton Owners Group celebrated their tenth win of the season on Friday but their founder is now desperate for more support to help keep his dream alive. The group was formed in January 2008 by horse racing enthusiast Michael Blake ...

Ex-CHRB Head Charged With Felony Vandalism

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 21:19:14 GMT

Richard Shapiro, the former head of the California Horse Racing Board, was charged with one felony count of vandalism for allegedly damaging a vehicle owned by a longtime rival, according to the Los Angeles Times .

End to dog racing may hurt town - Portsmouth Herald

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 07:36:00 GMT

SEABROOK ? Following months of speculation and legislative hearings, Seabrook Greyhound Park will no longer be obligated to offer live greyhound racing as a prerequisite to holding live simulcast racing. The change came about along with numerous ...

Royal horse trainer handed fine and three months ban - Daily Times

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 21:34:00 GMT

LONDON: Trainer Nicky Henderson was banned for three months and fined ?40,000 ($65,650) on Friday over a failed drugs test involving a horse he trains for Britain?s Queen Elizabeth. Henderson was found guilty at a British Horse Racing Authority ...

Horsing around - star.com.my

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 00:11:00 GMT

Professional race horse trainer Johnny Lim secured the coveted Champion Trainer title during his first season last year. THE five horses, with their blinkers on, and the jockeys get into the gate without much fanfare. All except Royal General, who is ...

14 to Crowd Gate in Triple Bend Handicap

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 16:41:02 GMT

Fourteen sprinters get their shot at grade I glory in an unpredictable renewal of the $300,000 Triple Bend Handicap at Hollywood Park July 5. Favoritism in the seven-furlong Cushion Track event could go to the fast-improving Noble Court , who unleashed a dazzling late charge to win the Ack Ack Handicap last month.

Dream soars as season of hope begins - Harness Link.com

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 00:18:00 GMT

Frank Dettore hopes lightning will strike twice, not on his Ohio horse farm, but figuratively at harness racing tracks to the east where the 2009 New York Sire Stakes racing season for 2-year-olds opens this week with all its inherent dreams and ...

BAN AND A ?40K FINE FOR THE TRAINER WHO DOPED QUEEN?S HORSE - Daily Express

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 00:25:00 GMT

THE Queen?s racing trainer was yesterday banned for three months and fined a record ?40,000 for doping one of her horses. Nicky Henderson was found guilty of administering a prohibited substance to the mare Moonlit Path. The two-time champion ...

Ky. lawmaker Kerr says nephew fired from KHRC due to her gaming vote

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 13:59:03 GMT

Kentucky state Senator Alice Forgy Kerr said her nephew was forced out of his job as Kentucky Horse Racing Commission general counsel due to her recent vote against a bill that would allow expanded gambling at state racetracks.

Tag: Eagle Farm 4009 - Australian Broadcasting Corp.

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 02:41:00 GMT

Queensland Racing has suspended all race meetings in what it has termed the "Red Zone" after horse flu was confirmed at Eagle Farm and Doomben late yesterday, with racing not expected to resume in Brisbane until February next year. [ MORE

Governor losing approval - Vindicator

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 04:00:00 GMT

The squabble over slot machines at race tracks is hurting Strickland?s image. COLUMBUS ? Ohioans don?t approve of Democratic Gov. Ted Strickland?s handling of the economy or the budget, and many say he has not kept his campaign promises. That ...

Former CHRB head Shapiro charged with felony

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 13:25:03 GMT

Richard Shapiro, former chairman of the California Horse Racing Board, has been charged with one felony count of vandalism, according to a Los Angeles Times report.

Pa.'s cut from casinos up 25% over 12 months - Pocono Record

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 04:22:00 GMT

Tax revenue from slots gambling grew to almost a billion dollars for the year ending June 30, according to figures released by the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board this week. That's an increase of 25 percent over last year, when Pennsylvania's ...

LOVE AND LADIES TO SHINE IN CUP - Sporting Life

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 06:02:00 GMT

Dropped to winning mark and signs of a return to form last time. 1pt e.w Just Lille in Old Newton Cup at 25/1 (General). Stable flying, mare in fine form, value price on the formbook. The bet365 Old Newton Cup at Haydock is a really competitive mile ...

Trainer was doping Queen's horse...

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 12:37:43 GMT

Trainer Nicky Henderson was banned for three months and fined 40,000 pounds on Friday over a failed drugs test involving a horse he trains for Britain 's Queen Elizabeth.