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Thoroughbred Times is a leading weekly newsmagazine of thoroughbred racing.en-ushttp://www.thoroughbredtimes.com/racing-news/2008/May/09/Horse-of-Year-Curlin-nominated-for-Arc.aspxCurlin, the 2007 Horse of the Year and champion three-old male, is among 148 nominees for the Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe (Fr-G1) on October 5 at Longchamp.Fri, 09 May 2008 12:56:08 GMThttp://www.thoroughbredtimes.com/national-news/2008/May/09/Churchill-Downs-cuts-overnight-purses-20-percent.aspxWith horsemen blocking Churchill Downs from importing its simulcast signal to most advance deposit wagering outlets, the Louisville track on Friday announced plans for a 20% purse cut to begin on May 14.Fri, 09 May 2008 09:26:08 GMThttp://www.thoroughbredtimes.com/national-news/2008/May/09/Monthlong-festival-leads-up-to-Belmont-Stakes.aspxBelmont Park’s familiar blue starting gate will spring open this Saturday morning, but not at the track.Instead, the Elmont, New York, track's gate will be used to kick off the Village of Floral Park’s Centennial Parade, one of many community events included in the 2008 Belmont Stakes Festival.Fri, 09 May 2008 08:43:08 GMThttp://www.thoroughbredtimes.com/racing-news/2008/May/09/Purses-handle-attendance-up-at-Aqueduct-meeting.aspxThe recently-concluded Aqueduct meet saw increases in attendance, handle, and purses the New York Racing Association said Thursday.Fri, 09 May 2008 05:26:08 GMThttp://www.thoroughbredtimes.com/breeding-news/2008/May/8/Cat-Dreamer-first-winner-for-Cat-Dreams.aspxCat Dreamer dueled for the lead in his third career start and drove clear to a 3 3/4-length win in record-breaking time on Thursday at Hollywood Park to become the first career winner for freshman sire Cat Dreams.Thu, 08 May 2008 17:28:08 GMThttp://www.thoroughbredtimes.com/sales-news/2008/May/08/Colts-by-Gimmeawink-Not-For-Love-shine-at-Barretts-under-tack-show.aspxColts by Gimmeawink and Not For Love turned in the fastest one-furlong breezes on Thursday at the first of two under-tack shows for the Barretts May two-year-olds in training sale.Thu, 08 May 2008 16:55:08 GMThttp://www.thoroughbredtimes.com/national-news/2008/May/08/Mid-Atlantic-NYRA-reach-simulcast-agreement.aspxThe Mid-Atlantic Cooperative reached an agreement on Thursday with the New York Racing Association allowing its racetracks to receive simulcast signals from Aqueduct, Belmont Park, and Saratoga Race Course.Thu, 08 May 2008 15:34:09 GMThttp://www.thoroughbredtimes.com/national-news/2008/May/08/KHRA-to-consider-health-safety-issues.aspxRobert Beck Jr., the newly appointed chairman of the Kentucky Horse Racing Authority (KHRA), plans to ask the organization to consider forming a working group to review Thoroughbred horse racing health and safety concerns during a meeting on May 19 at the Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington.Thu, 08 May 2008 15:11:08 GMThttp://www.thoroughbredtimes.com/racing-news/2008/May/08/El-Gato-Malo-to-try-dirt-in-Lone-Star-Derby.aspxGrade 3 winner El Gato Malo is the marquee horse among 13 entered for the $400,000 Lone Star Derby (G3) on Saturday after his connections decided earlier this week to bypass the Preakness Stakes (G1).Thu, 08 May 2008 14:49:08 GMThttp://www.thoroughbredtimes.com/racing-news/2008/May/08/Casino-Drive-has-family-history-on-his-side-at-Belmont.aspxBroodmare of the Year Better Than Honour’s two most widely recognized offspring—Rags to Riches and Jazil—delivered their career-defining races on the main track at Belmont Park.Thu, 08 May 2008 14:17:08 GMThttp://www.thoroughbredtimes.com/racing-news/2008/May/08/Dutrow-confident-entering-Preakness.aspxTrainer Richard Dutrow Jr. feels like a winner when he looks over a list of possible starters Big Brown may face in the $1-million Preakness Stakes (G1) on May 17 at Pimlico Race Course.Thu, 08 May 2008 14:03:08 GMThttp://www.thoroughbredtimes.com/national-news/2008/May/08/Dispute-between-Chicago-jockeys-Illinois-horsemen-drags-on.aspxThe dispute between Chicago circuit jockeys and the Illinois Thoroughbred Horsemen's Association over a proposed increase in losing mount fees from $45 to $75 is going into its second year.Thu, 08 May 2008 13:31:08 GMThttp://www.thoroughbredtimes.com/national-news/2008/May/08/TVG-first-quarter-wagering-soars-to-record.aspxTelevision Games Network processed $108.8-million in total wagering during the first quarter of 2008, the highest first quarter total in the company’s history.Thu, 08 May 2008 12:31:09 GMThttp://www.thoroughbredtimes.com/racing-news/2008/May/08/Good-Night-Shirt-aims-to-defend-Iroquois-title.aspxChampion steeplechaser Good Night Shirt will try to win the Iroquois Hurdle Stakes for a second straight time when he faces six opponents in the three-mile test on Saturday at Percy Warner Park in Nashville, Tennessee.Thu, 08 May 2008 12:18:09 GMThttp://www.thoroughbredtimes.com/national-news/2008/May/08/Martin-dismissed-from-Jackson-Kentucky-lawsuit.aspxBloodstock agent Brad Martin has been dismissed from a lawsuit alleging fraud related to Jess Jackson’s $17.5-million acquisition of the former Buckram Oak Farm in Lexington.Thu, 08 May 2008 11:46:09 GMThttp://www.thoroughbredtimes.com/national-news/2008/May/08/Martin-Stables-Training-Center-sold.aspxLongtime Ocala-based trainers Carolina and Rob Webster recently closed on the purchase of 55 acres of Martin Stables South in Reddick, Florida, that includes a five-furlong dirt track and a half-mile turf course.Thu, 08 May 2008 10:13:06 GMThttp://www.thoroughbredtimes.com/national-news/2008/May/08/Jockey-Club-forms-Thoroughbred-Safety-Committee.aspxThe officers of The Jockey Club have commissioned a seven-member Thoroughbred Safety Committee. The group will hold its first meeting on May 14 in Lexington.Thu, 08 May 2008 06:49:09 GMThttp://www.thoroughbredtimes.com/breeding-news/2008/May/07/Newfound-Magic-first-winner-for-Newfoundland.aspxNewfound Magic earned a 1 1/2-length debut win on April 30 at Camarero Race Track to become the first career winner for freshman sire Newfoundland.Wed, 07 May 2008 15:49:09 GMThttp://www.thoroughbredtimes.com/racing-news/2008/May/07/Big-Brown-returns-to-track-Racecar-Rhapsody-joins-Preakness-field.aspxBig Brown jogged one mile under exercise rider Michelle Nevin on Wednesday morning at Churchill Downs in his first trip to the racetrack since winning the Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (G1).Wed, 07 May 2008 14:27:09 GMThttp://www.thoroughbredtimes.com/racing-news/2008/May/07/Necropsy-results-for-Eight-Belles-expected-within-two-weeks.aspxNecropsy results for Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (G1) runner-up Eight Belles are expected within two weeks, according to Victoria Keith, a spokesperson for owner Rick Porter’s Fox Hill Farms.Wed, 07 May 2008 13:53:09 GMT