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06-03-2006, 12:30 AM
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Velazquez Returns a Winner at Belmont Park (http://racing.bloodhorse.com/viewstory.asp?id=33831)
Jockey John Velazquez returned a winner in his first start since being sidelined in an April 20 racing accident at Keeneland when he piloted Mr Sam I Am to a 2 3/4-length win for trainer Todd Pletcher in Belmont Park's fourth race on Friday. Blood-Horse (http://racing.bloodhorse.com/viewstory.asp?id=33831)

Steppenwolfer Sizzles in Six-Furlong Breeze (http://tcm.bloodhorse.com/viewstory.asp?id=33832)
With heavy rain and a wet track expected over the next couple of days, trainer Danny Peitz sent Robert and Lawana Low's Steppenwolfer to the training track for a quick six-furlong breeze Friday morning in preparation for the Belmont Stakes (gr. I) on June 10. Blood-Horse (http://tcm.bloodhorse.com/viewstory.asp?id=33832)

Barbaro Beat:
With Famous Equine Patient, Barbaro's Vet Gains Celebrity Status (http://tcm.bloodhorse.com/viewstory.asp?id=33829)
The doctor who helped save Barbaro's life strides out of his office, plops into a chair and bangs his hands on the table in front of him. "So," he begins, "what do you want me to say?" It is a strange and exhausting time for the cocky and self-confident Dean Richardson, head of surgery at the University of Pennsylvania's George D. Widener Hospital for Large Animals. Blood-Horse (http://tcm.bloodhorse.com/viewstory.asp?id=33829)

FAQs About Barbaro; Colt Continues Daily Improvement (http://tcm.bloodhorse.com/viewstory.asp?id=33828)
Barbaro, winner of the Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (gr. I), continues to improve daily as he recovers from a shattered hind leg sustained at the Preakness on May 20. "I'm very pleased with the progress Barbaro is making," said chief of surgery Dean W. Richardson. "Everything is fine." Blood-Horse (http://tcm.bloodhorse.com/viewstory.asp?id=33828)
Pari-Mutuel Clerks Win NYRA Arbitration Fight (http://news.bloodhorse.com/viewstory.asp?id=33838)
The New York Racing Association has lost a major arbitration case brought by fired pari-mutuel clerks, dozens of whom walked off their jobs a year ago during the Preakness Stakes (gr. I) over a contract dispute. Blood-Horse (http://news.bloodhorse.com/viewstory.asp?id=33838)

Delaware Racetrack Safety Bill Being Developed (http://news.bloodhorse.com/viewstory.asp?id=33837)
The recent death of a harness driver and lingering concerns over jockey safety have led a Delaware legislator to propose omnibus safety legislation for horse racing in the state. Blood-Horse (http://news.bloodhorse.com/viewstory.asp?id=33837)

Speakers Suggest More Study on Internet Gambling (http://news.bloodhorse.com/viewstory.asp?id=33836)
Legislators from around the country were urged June 2 to study existing regulations in the United States and around the world before they alter their policy statement on Internet gambling. Blood-Horse (http://news.bloodhorse.com/viewstory.asp?id=33836)

Alexandrova dominates Epsom Oaks field (http://thoroughbredtimes.com/todaysnews/newsview.asp?recno=64182&subsec=3)
Alexandrova used a wide rally to take the lead a quarter-mile from the finish and drew off for a six-length victory in the 228<SUP>th</SUP> running of the Epsom Oaks (Eng-G1) on Friday at Epsom Downs. Thoroughbred Times (http://thoroughbredtimes.com/todaysnews/newsview.asp?recno=64182&subsec=3)

Shirocco holds off Ouija Board in Coronation Cup (http://thoroughbredtimes.com/todaysnews/newsview.asp?recno=64181&subsec=3)
With champion mare Ouija Board (GB) in pursuit, Breeders' Cup Turf (G1) winner Shirocco (Ger) drew away in the final furlong to post a 1¾-length victory in the $436,675 Coronation Cup (Eng-G1) at Epsom Downs on Friday. Thoroughbred Times (http://thoroughbredtimes.com/todaysnews/newsview.asp?recno=64181&subsec=3)

Champion Countess Diana Dead (http://breeding.bloodhorse.com/viewstory.asp?id=33825)
Eclipse Award winner Countess Diana, whose Breeders' Cup win remains the third-largest margin of all time, was euthanized over the Memorial Day weekend at Rood and Riddle Equine Hospital near Lexington. Blood-Horse (http://breeding.bloodhorse.com/viewstory.asp?id=33825)