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Thoroughbred Times is a leading weekly newsmagazine of thoroughbred racing.en-ushttp://www.thoroughbredtimes.com/national-news/2009/November/07/Sun-stars-expected-on-Championship-Saturday.aspxThe sun shined bright over Santa Anita Park as spectators began arriving for Championship Saturday of the Breeders' Cup World Championships.Sat, 07 Nov 2009 09:12:42 GMThttp://www.thoroughbredtimes.com/national-news/2009/November/07/INSIDE-POST-at-the-breeders-cup.aspxTHOROUGHBRED TIMES editors Ed DeRosa and Tom Law recap Championship Friday of the Breeders' Cup and preview Saturday's races from Santa Anita Park in this edition of INSIDE POST.Sat, 07 Nov 2009 07:24:43 GMThttp://www.thoroughbredtimes.com/national-news/2009/November/06/THOROUGHBRED-TIMES-staff-picks-for-Saturdays-Breeders-Cup-races.aspxFive members of the THOROUGHBRED TIMES editorial staff make their selections for Saturday's Breeders' Cup card.Fri, 06 Nov 2009 17:54:37 GMThttp://www.thoroughbredtimes.com/national-news/2009/November/06/Breeders-Cup-Friday-truly-is-a-breeders-day.aspxThe first of two Breeders’ Cup World Championships programs on Friday at Santa Anita Park turned out to be a day for homebreds to shine in the spotlight.Fri, 06 Nov 2009 17:26:39 GMThttp://www.thoroughbredtimes.com/national-news/2009/November/06/Breeders-Cup-attendance.aspxOne more Breeders’ Cup race on Championship Friday helped make up for one less race on the entire card, as total handle increased 1% on the first of two days at this year’s Breeders’ Cup World Championships and business on track soared at Santa Anita Park.Fri, 06 Nov 2009 16:40:35 GMThttp://www.thoroughbredtimes.com/national-news/2009/November/06/Second-consecutive-SoCal-Breeders-Cup-gets-under-way.aspxCrystal-clear blue skies and bright sunshine marked the morning of Championship Friday, the first day of the two-day Breeders’ Cup World Championships at Santa Anita Park.Fri, 06 Nov 2009 10:58:38 GMThttp://www.thoroughbredtimes.com/national-news/2009/November/05/Ohio-voters-authorize-casino-gambling.aspxOhio voters on Tuesday passed a referendum that would allow casinos in four cities.Thu, 05 Nov 2009 15:41:37 GMThttp://www.thoroughbredtimes.com/national-news/2009/November/05/THOROUGHBRED-TIMES-staff-picks-for-Fridays-Breeders-Cup-races.aspxMembers of the THOROUGHBRED TIMES editorial staff make their picks for Friday's Breeders' Cup races.Thu, 05 Nov 2009 15:29:39 GMThttp://www.thoroughbredtimes.com/national-news/2009/November/05/Michigan-avoids-shutdown-of-live-racing.aspxThe complete shutdown of live racing in Michigan was averted today after the state Senate voted 28-6 to re-establish the Office of Racing Commissioner within the Department of Agriculture one day before funding ran out, which would have forced a layoff of 25 staffers. The House had approved a similar measure on October 28.Thu, 05 Nov 2009 15:12:37 GMThttp://www.thoroughbredtimes.com/national-news/2009/November/05/Juddmonte-takes-five-chances-at-more-Breeders-Cup-glory.aspxPrince Khalid Abdullah’s Juddmonte Farms has been the most active owner in the 26-year history of the Breeders’ Cup World Championships.Thu, 05 Nov 2009 14:33:37 GMThttp://www.thoroughbredtimes.com/national-news/2009/November/05/VIDEO-Gary-Player-receives-Breeders-Cup-award.aspxGary Player receives the inaugural Breeders' Cup Sports and Racing Excellence Award on Thursday in California.Thu, 05 Nov 2009 14:24:36 GMThttp://www.thoroughbredtimes.com/national-news/2009/November/05/Hiatt-honored-with-White-Horse-Award.aspxIf you live in Northern California, and you need to move a horse, Steve Hiatt is your man.Thu, 05 Nov 2009 13:52:38 GMThttp://www.thoroughbredtimes.com/national-news/2009/November/05/THOROUGHBRED-TIMES-Lowe-wins-Breeders-Cup-writing-award.aspxTHOROUGHBRED TIMES staff writer Jeff Lowe was honored on Wednesday with the Bill Leggett Breeders’ Cup Writing Award, presented by Breeders’ Cup Ltd. for outstanding magazine coverage of its annual championship event.Thu, 05 Nov 2009 08:40:37 GMThttp://www.thoroughbredtimes.com/national-news/2009/November/04/Breeders-Cup-could-decide-freshman-juvenile-sire-titles.aspxThe four Breeders’ Cup World Championship races for two-year-olds could determine the North American freshman and juvenile sire titles.Wed, 04 Nov 2009 16:15:42 GMThttp://www.thoroughbredtimes.com/national-news/2009/November/04/INSIDE-POST-at-Santa-Anita-Park.aspxTHOROUGHBRED TIMES news editor Ed DeRosa and managing editor Tom Law talk about the lead up to the Breeders' Cup World Championships at Santa Anita Park in this week's edition of INSIDE POST.Wed, 04 Nov 2009 15:59:42 GMThttp://www.thoroughbredtimes.com/national-news/2009/November/04/Wynn-drops-out-as-bidder-for-Aqueduct-gaming-facility.aspxLas Vegas casino mogul Steve Wynn has stunned the New York state capital in Albany by announcing Wednesday that he’s withdrawing as a bidder for Aqueduct’s 30-year gaming contract.Wed, 04 Nov 2009 14:49:42 GMThttp://www.thoroughbredtimes.com/national-news/2009/November/04/Breeders-Cup-hopes-local-marketing-efforts-payoff.aspxBreeders’ Cup Ltd. met the challenge of marketing its world championships event in a tough economic climate by thinking locally, and with two days to go before the event, the approach has appeared to payoff as a palpable buzz surrounds the event in the Los Angeles area.Wed, 04 Nov 2009 12:09:42 GMThttp://www.thoroughbredtimes.com/national-news/2009/November/04/Breeders-Cup-brings-back-fond-memories-for-Motion.aspxFive years ago at Lone Star Park, Fair Hill, Maryland-based trainer Graham Motion was quite pleased during his Breeders' Cup debut after two of his three scheduled starters turned in strong performances.Wed, 04 Nov 2009 10:19:39 GMThttp://www.thoroughbredtimes.com/national-news/2009/November/04/Gov-Patterson-asks-Aqueduct-racino-bidders-for-upfront-payment.aspxGroups seeking the Aqueduct gaming contract have until Friday to once again submit their best and final offers to the state.Wed, 04 Nov 2009 07:19:40 GMThttp://www.thoroughbredtimes.com/national-news/2009/November/03/Houghland-guiding-force-of-Iroquois-Steeplechase-dead-at-93.aspxCalvin Houghland, one of steeplechasing’s most prominent patrons, died on October 27 at his Bright Hour Farm home in Brentwood, Tennessee. He was 93.Tue, 03 Nov 2009 16:09:41 GMT