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New leader for operator of NY thoroughbred tracks

The directors of the New York Racing Association have chosen a lawyer without a background in horse racing as the organization's new president and CEO.

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Animal Kingdom no factor at Royal Ascot in finale

Kentucky Derby champion Animal Kingdom was unable to go out a winner, fading quickly and finishing 11th in the Queen Anne Stakes on Tuesday in his last race before retirement.
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Animal Kingdom fades in Queen Anne Stakes

Animal Kingdom came up short in an attempt to add the Queen Anne Stakes title to his 2011 Kentucky Derby win and Dubai World Cup championship from earlier this year.
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Fort Larned cruises to win Foster Handicap

Fort Larned, winless in his first two starts this year, notched his initial victory of 2013 in dominating fashion Saturday night at Churchill Downs in the $500,000 Stephen Foster Handicap.
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Funny Proposition upsets Royal Delta in Fleur de Lis

Funny Proposition, ridden by Joel Rosario, took the lead at the start and pulled away from champion mare Royal Delta down the stretch to win Saturday night's $175,000 Fleur de Lis Handicap at Churchill Downs.
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Wise Dan works for upcoming race

Reigning Horse of the Year Wise Dan put in a workout Saturday at Keeneland two weeks ahead of his next start. Trained by Charles LoPresti, the 6-year-old gelding is training for the $150,000 Firecracker Handicap at Churchill Downs on June 29.
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Paynter excellent after Friday's return race

Paynter, trained by Bob Baffert, came out of his return race Friday at Hollywood Park in excellent shape. The 4-year-old colt, owned by Zayat Stable, won the 7th race allowance event over seven furlongs.
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Royal Delta odds-on to win Fleur de Lis

Champion mare Royal Delta gets back into competition Saturday night at Churchill Downs in the $175,000 Fleur de Lis Handicap, a race she won last year by eight lengths.
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Dominguez announces retirement

Champion jockey Ramon Dominguez has announced his retirement from thoroughbred racing due to injuries. The three-time Eclipse Award winning rider suffered a skull fracture in January at Aqueduct.
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Up the Backstretch: A bunch of guys hangin' out at the Downs

Danny, Ronny and Indy plus Goldy, Forty and Pooly all meet Saturday night at Churchill Downs.
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Royal Delta odds-on to win Fleur de Lis

Champion mare Royal Delta gets back into competition Saturday night at Churchill Downs in the $175,000 Fleur De Lis Handicap, a race she won last year by eight lengths.