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Embattled trainer Amber Cobb, already suspended by the Delaware Racing Commission for her mistreatment of a filly in her barn, has been banned from training and racing at the five racetracks owned by the Stronach Group and 1/ST Racing. The Stronach Group and 1/ST Racing issued a statement this week regarding Amber Cobb on Friday:… Continue reading Stronach Group bans embattled trainer Amber Cobb from its racetracks
Hallelujah! Something to cheer about concerning Thoroughbred racing in 2015. Tom LaMarra (@BH_TLaMarra) reporting for the The Blood-Horse writes: Gulfstream Park, which plans to become the racetrack prototype for integrity in the sport, is to to offer furosemide-free races for 2-year-olds in 2015 and eventually operate an on-track pharmacy to ensure tight regulation of medication.… Continue reading Gulfstream plans Lasix free races in 2015
HALLANDALE BEACH, Fla. – (Feb. 17, 2011) Frank Stronach, chairman and CEO of MI Developments Inc., announced Thursday the formation of the Gulfstream Park Thoroughbred After-Care Program to help find suitable homes for retired Thoroughbreds. Stronach said he will finance the new program by matching the one-third of one percent currently taken from purses during… Continue reading Stronach forming new equine retirement program
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