NEWS - Friday, September 29, 2006

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CHRB Files Drug Complaint Against Mullins
The California Horse Racing Board has filed a complaint against trainer Jeff Mullins for multiple rule violations after a horse in his care, Robs Coin, tested positive for mepivacaine in the post-race urine sample. Blood-Horse

The Tin Man Heavy Choice in Clement Hirsch
The Tin Man, the remarkable 8-year-old winner of last month's Arlington Million (gr. IT) heads into Saturday's $250,000 Clement L. Hirsch Turf Championship at Oak Tree's Santa Anita meeting as a likely short-priced favorite. Blood-Horse

Premium Tap, Perfect Drift to clash in Kentucky Cup Classic
After racing near the lead throughout his half-length victory in the Woodward Stakes (G1) on September 2, a similar early trip looks likely for Premium Tap in the $200,000 Kentucky Cup Classic Stakes (G2) on Saturday at Turfway Park. Thoroughbred Times

Baffert Wants to Make a Point in Oak Leaf
Trainer Bob Baffert's brilliant 2-year-old filly Point Ashley likely will be an odds-on favorite in Saturday's $250,000 Oak Leaf Breeders' Cup Stakes (gr. I) at 1 1/16 miles. Blood-Horse

Bejarano's Wild Ride Ends With Comeback Victory
Jockey Rafael Bejarano won his comeback race Wednesday at Turfway Park after more than four weeks on the sidelines, but only after he was involved in an incident on a Lima, Peru-to-Miami flight that sparked an FBI investigation. Blood-Horse

Martin sentenced in illegal gambling case
Trainer Greg Martin was sentenced to two years probation and six months home confinement on Thursday for his involvement in an alleged illegal gambling ring that supposedly brokered more than $200-million in bets over a two-year period. Thoroughbred Times

Magna, Caruso Announce Santa Anita Pacts
Magna Entertainment Corp. and Caruso Affiliated announced Sept. 28 they have completed operating agreements for the proposed development of approximately 51 acres of undeveloped lands surrounding Santa Anita Park. Blood-Horse