http://www.thoroughbredtimes.com/national/news.aspxNational headlines for ThoroughbredTimes.com. Thoroughbred Times is a leading weekly newsmagazine of thoroughbred racing.en-ushttp://www.thoroughbredtimes.com/national-news/2009/November/20/Widaman-joins-Daily-Racing-Form.aspxFritz Widaman has been appointed to the newly created position of director of sales and business development at Daily Racing Form, effective on November 30.Fri, 20 Nov 2009 14:26:59 GMThttp://www.thoroughbredtimes.com/national-news/2009/November/20/Turf-writers-name-Team-Zenyatta-as-Big-Sport-of-Turfdom.aspxThe Turf Publicists of America named “Team Zenyatta” its 2009 Big Sport of Turfdom Award winner for its willingness to cooperate with the media and racing publicists.Fri, 20 Nov 2009 13:35:06 GMThttp://www.thoroughbredtimes.com/national-news/2009/November/20/Wiggins-wins-Kentucky-Thoroughbred-Owners-award.aspxTrainer Hal Wiggins will be honored on Saturday as the Warner J. Jones Jr. Horseman of the Year, an award the Kentucky Thoroughbred Owners presents annually.Fri, 20 Nov 2009 09:01:02 GMThttp://www.thoroughbredtimes.com/national-news/2009/November/20/NYRA-soliciting-bids-for-Saratoga-improvements.aspxThe New York Racing Association is soliciting bids from groups interested in working on Saratoga Race Course grandstand improvements once revenue from Aqueduct’s racino becomes available.Fri, 20 Nov 2009 06:59:59 GMThttp://www.thoroughbredtimes.com/national-news/2009/November/19/Breeders-Cup-honors-grooms-at-World-Championships.aspxThe Breeders’ Cup honored stable grooms at the World Championships on November 6-7 at Santa Anita Park, awarding a total of $7,000.Thu, 19 Nov 2009 15:08:21 GMThttp://www.thoroughbredtimes.com/national-news/2009/November/19/Jockeys-to-contribute-to-Julia-Brimo-Fund.aspxJockeys across North America on November 28 will be asked to donate one mount fee to the Julia Brimo Fund.Thu, 19 Nov 2009 12:43:22 GMThttp://www.thoroughbredtimes.com/national-news/2009/November/19/Wayson-wins-outstanding-Maryland-owner-award.aspxThe Maryland Thoroughbred Horsemen’s Association named Janet L. Wayson outstanding owner of 2009 on Thursday. The organization released its 2009 award winners, and a presentation is set for November 30 at Laurel Park.Thu, 19 Nov 2009 11:07:19 GMThttp://www.thoroughbredtimes.com/national-news/2009/November/19/Nebraska-sets-race-dates-for-2010.aspxThe Nebraska State Racing Commission approved 2010 race dates during its November 13 meeting.Thu, 19 Nov 2009 10:40:20 GMThttp://www.thoroughbredtimes.com/national-news/2009/November/19/Breeders-Cup-winning-owner-Ray-dies.aspxCornelius Nathanial “Connie” Ray III, known as C. N. Ray and the owner of Evergreen Farm, died on November 12 from complications of cancer. He was 84.Thu, 19 Nov 2009 06:47:19 GMThttp://www.thoroughbredtimes.com/national-news/2009/November/18/Old-Friends-to-open-facility-in-New-York-named-for-Frankel.aspxOld Friends, a Thoroughbred retirement farm in Georgetown, Kentucky, has announced plans to open a satellite facility in Greenfield Center, New York.Wed, 18 Nov 2009 11:36:21 GMThttp://www.thoroughbredtimes.com/national-news/2009/November/18/Churchill-to-expand-wagers-with-50-cent-minimums.aspxChurchill Downs will offer 50-cent trifecta and pick three wagers starting on Thursday. The wagers will be available through the end of the meet on November 28.Wed, 18 Nov 2009 09:45:22 GMThttp://www.thoroughbredtimes.com/national-news/2009/November/18/Evans-Brodsky-rank-among-most-underpaid-gaming-executives.aspxThe two executives that recently reached a deal to allow Churchill Downs Inc. to acquire Youbet.com Inc. are among the six most underpaid gaming industry executives according to Casino Journal magazine.Wed, 18 Nov 2009 08:40:20 GMThttp://www.thoroughbredtimes.com/national-news/2009/November/18/FRANKEL-REMEMBERED-AS-ONE-OF-GREATEST-EVER.ASPXRacing Hall of Fame trainer Bobby Frankel was laid to rest at Hillside Memorial Park in Los Angeles on Tuesday, one day after he died from lymphoma at the age of 68.Wed, 18 Nov 2009 05:58:23 GMThttp://www.thoroughbredtimes.com/national-news/2009/November/17/Lagden-new-manager-at Applebite-Farms.aspxPatricia Lagden has been hired as the new manager of Applebite Farms in French Camp, California.Tue, 17 Nov 2009 15:01:21 GMThttp://www.thoroughbredtimes.com/national-news/2009/November/17/Thoroughbred-Times-solicits-input-for-Best-of-2009.aspxThe Thoroughbred Times Best of 2009 poll allows readers to weigh in on all the hot topics from the year.Tue, 17 Nov 2009 11:16:22 GMThttp://www.thoroughbredtimes.com/national-news/2009/November/17/Churchill-schedules-six-night-racing-dates-in-2010.aspxFollowing three successful night cards this year, Churchill Downs plans to offer a half-dozen programs under the lights in 2010.Tue, 17 Nov 2009 10:47:23 GMThttp://www.thoroughbredtimes.com/national-news/2009/November/16/Clay-celebrates-life-in-Thoroughbred-breeding.aspxThe Thoroughbred Club of America named Runnymede Farm owner Catesby Woodford Clay its Honor Guest at its 78th testimonial dinner on Sunday at Keeneland Race Course.Mon, 16 Nov 2009 13:04:30 GMThttp://www.thoroughbredtimes.com/national-news/2009/November/16/Clay-transcript.aspxTranscript of Catesby Woodford Clay’s Honor Guest speech, November 15, 2009, at Keeneland Race CourseMon, 16 Nov 2009 12:55:30 GMThttp://www.thoroughbredtimes.com/national-news/2009/November/16/Clay-testimonials.aspxTestimonials to Catesby Clay from 78th annual Testimonial Dinner, Thoroughbred Club of America Inc. on November 15 at Keeneland Race Course.Mon, 16 Nov 2009 12:52:31 GMThttp://www.thoroughbredtimes.com/national-news/2009/November/16/Hall-of-Fame-trainer-Frankel-dies-at-68.aspxOn Monday, the racing world mourned the passing of Hall of Fame trainer Bobby Frankel, who who died at his home in Pacific Palisades, California.Mon, 16 Nov 2009 07:27:31 GMT