October 2nd, 2009 12:29am

California Cup needs a boost

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     Steve Andersen of the Daily Racing Form reports, the presence of only 76 horses in Saturday’s 10-race California Cup could lead to changes in the 20-year-old stakes program for statebreds, according to Santa Anita director of racing Mike Harlow.      Not all of the California Cup races drew sufficient entries. A $50,000 starter sprint handicap over six furlongs for horses that have started for claiming prices of $32,000 or less failed … Read More »

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July 1st, 2009 12:05am

Matchmaker, matchmaker make me a match

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     Everyone seems to agree that the “Sport of Kings” is on a downward slide. The Triple Crown fared well in TV viewing and attendance, but the sport in general needs help. Is there something else that can be done to help raise new interest?        Now that the Triple Crown is behind us, most of the attention has switched to horse racing’s feminine side.       Undefeated Zenyatta and one of this year’s top … Read More »

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