Two lucky fans were also treated to the ride of their lives as the two seat sprint car owned by sprint car legend Jack Hewitt was on the grounds and ready to give them rides. Six laps later the 97 was still in the lead but now the 34 was hounding for the lead until the 23M brought out his second caution sending him pitside. With five laps to go there was a bit of a scare when the red was put out for the 2H who was leaving the track and problems sent him flipping just behind the backstretch...

At its monthly meeting earlier this week, the CHRB asked Liebau if he could commit to racing at Bay Meadows in 2008 if he received a one-year exemption. In March, the CHRB voted 4-to-2 to deny Bay Meadows an exemption from a requirement that the five major California tracks replace their dirt ovals with artificial surfaces to reduce serious injuries to horses. Liebau had requested a two-year exemption but was denied after he wouldn't guarantee that Bay Meadows, whose property is earmarked...

by PokerPages.com Thu, May 24th, 2007 @ 12:00am The President and CEO of Kentucky's Churchill Downs racetrack, which also owns the famous Kentucky Derby brand, has hinted he has ambitions to add other forms of online gambling to their horse betting capabilities on the company's new TwinSpires Internet account-wagering network, which gives rise to the question: Kentucky Derby Poker, anyone? by PokerPages.com Thu, May 24th, 2007 @ 12:00am The President and CEO of Kentucky's Churchill Downs...

Snickers, an 18-year-old gelding, is recovering from an injury. Snickers hit the third and final barrel at Lakeside to incur the five-second penalty. Tipped barrel keeps Southard from Lakeside win. Village News Correspondent. Southard and her horse, Snickers, completed the course in 17. I knew he was having a good run, so it s kind of disappointing, but I m not upset or mad at him, Southard said. My horse has been off for two years, Southard said. I m just getting back on him. The Lakeside...

It is currently carrying out three major research projects, including one on using equine embryonic stem cells for tendon repair. Prof Allen said he wants to find a "white knight" to save the unit, but admitted: "I don't think anyone will help a lot of politics are involved. The TBA's 3,000 members were not consulted, but they received a letter explaining the decision. Enjoy all the latest equestrian news and competition reports delivered straight to your door every week. Prof Allen was to...