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03-25-2006, 01:04 AM
Brass Hat looks to add winning Dubai World Cup chapter (http://thoroughbredtimes.com/todaysnews/newsview.asp?recno=62837&subsec=3)
Now that the initial shock of traveling halfway around the world for a $6-million horse race has subsided, trainer Buff Bradley is focused on getting Brass Hat into the winner's circle following the Dubai World Cup (UAE-G1) on Saturday. Thoroughbred Times (http://thoroughbredtimes.com/todaysnews/newsview.asp?recno=62837&subsec=3)

TVG, HRTV to cover Dubai races live; ABC to re-broadcast on tape delay (http://thoroughbredtimes.com/todaysnews/newsview.asp?recno=62844&subsec=3)
Television Games Network and HorseRacing TV will provide live coverage on Saturday of the $21-million Dubai World Cup (UAE-G1) program, which includes the $6-million Dubai World Cup and five other group stakes, at Nad al Sheba racecourse. Coverage begins at 9 a.m. EST. Thoroughbred Times (http://thoroughbredtimes.com/todaysnews/newsview.asp?recno=62844&subsec=3)

Zito saddles promising pair in Lane's End Stakes (http://thoroughbredtimes.com/todaysnews/newsview.asp?recno=62831&subsec=2)
Trainer Nick Zito will saddle a talented pair of three-year-olds attempting to make a significant stride on the Triple Crown trail the $500,000 Lane's End Stakes (G2) at <?xml:namespace prefix = st1 ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:smarttags" /><st1:PlaceName>Turfway</st1:PlaceName> <st1:PlaceType>Park</st1:PlaceType> on Saturday. Thoroughbred Times (http://thoroughbredtimes.com/todaysnews/newsview.asp?recno=62831&subsec=2)

Jockey Luzzi Hospitalized After Aqueduct Fall (http://racing.bloodhorse.com/viewstory.asp?id=32722)
Jockey Mike Luzzi was taken to North Shore Hospital complaining of lower back pain after being involved in a one-horse spill during Friday's third race at Aqueduct. Blood-Horse (http://racing.bloodhorse.com/viewstory.asp?id=32722)

Internet wagering a must for next New York franchise holder, NTRA executive says (http://thoroughbredtimes.com/todaysnews/newsview.asp?recno=62832&subsec=1)
In their own unique way, nine speakers on three different round table discussions provided a wealth of information and insight to the Committee on the Future of Racing (in <st1:State>New York</st1:State>) on Thursday at the National Museum of Racing's Hall of Fame in <st1:City>Saratoga Springs</st1:City>. Thoroughbred Times (http://thoroughbredtimes.com/todaysnews/newsview.asp?recno=62832&subsec=1)

NYRA should keep franchise in 2008, racing fan tells New York forum (http://thoroughbredtimes.com/todaysnews/newsview.asp?recno=62836&subsec=1)
A stream of fans speaking to the ad hoc Committee on the Future of Racing (in New York) on Thursday evening at the National Museum of Racing's Hall of Fame in Saratoga Springs urged the Committee to ensure Saratoga Race Course remains unchanged when a new franchise holder is brought on board in 2008. Thoroughbred Times (http://thoroughbredtimes.com/todaysnews/newsview.asp?recno=62836&subsec=1)

Triple Crown Sponsorship Unlikely This Year (http://tcm.bloodhorse.com/viewstory.asp?id=32716)
Although they haven't completely closed the door on getting a deal put together, officials at Triple Crown Productions say it is unlikely there will be a joint sponsor this year for the three races. Blood-Horse (http://tcm.bloodhorse.com/viewstory.asp?id=32716)

Fire Claims 12 Mares, Foals at Jersey Farm (http://news.bloodhorse.com/viewstory.asp?id=32724)
A fast-moving fire swept through a wooden stable at one of New Jersey's largest horse farms early Friday and killed all two dozen horses inside, including 12 foals less than a month old. Blood-Horse (http://news.bloodhorse.com/viewstory.asp?id=32724)