Coal dust is starting to waft across Australia's prime thoroughbred country in certain winds, coating those in its path with grime, but an even worse outcome is predicted. Alas, the State Government will see more beauty in the dollars harvested from the sacred landscape than a lush paddock accommodating thoroughbreds. Judy supplemented the STC catering with her own, home-cooked delectables to suppress the hunger pangs of the needy and greedy. Lonhro, on his day, would have beaten any horse...

Since then, the college has undertaken intermediate steps to address those needs and has begun a two-phase construction and renovation project of the teaching hospital. The accreditation covers the complete academic program including the addition of a new professional program in veterinary medical education being offered with the University of Nebraska - Lincoln. The college was placed on ''limited'' accreditation status following a 2003 site visit and 2004 evaluation report that cited...

By the time Derby entry time rolls around a few days before the May 5 race, Pletcher could end up with a record six horses in an expected full field of 20. Chelokee, who ran third, has an outside chance to make the field, but graded stakes earnings will come into play if more than 20 horses are entered. You could run this race 10 times, and have four or five different winners. Tagg says colt will run with blinkers and cotton in his ears to try to keep him focused. The trainer was in Dubai...

Ten-year-old Mateo rides at an orphanage, and when the headmistress told him Matz used to jump horses he got obsessed with writing us a letter, Matz said, because he wants to jump, too. The horse s dramatic effect on a sick, young orphan halfway around the world is another example of how Barbaro has become so revered. The trainer made that perfectly clear Thursday morning outside his barn at Palm Meadows training center, when he pulled an envelope from his car and shared a letter sent by a...

With the mighty four all headed to the same race for their final Derby prep, fans can expect some action. Tough to fault three wins, two close runners-up in past five races. Blue Grass Stakes 'basically the Derby' The deepest, most competitive Kentucky Derby prep is shaping up to be the $750,000 Blue Grass Stakes on April 14 at Keeneland Race Track in Lexington, Ky. With standout horses heading to Keeneland from California, Florida, the Southwest and points elsewhere in Kentucky, "That's...