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NEWS - Friday, January 5, 2007
Dubai-Bound Thor's Echo Sold to Sheikh Rashid
Sheikh Rashid bin Mohammed al Maktoum, who campaigned dual grade I winner Henny Hughes last year and has said he hopes to become the world's leading owner, has completed extended negotiations to purchase potential champion sprinter Thor's Echo. Blood-Horse
Declan's Moon Faces Big Test in San Pasqual
Declan's Moon, racing's 2004 juvenile champion, faces six other older horses Saturday in Santa Anita's $150,000 San Pasqual Handicap (gr. II), a major prep for the $1 million Santa Anita Handicap presented by San Miguel Indian Bingo & Casino (gr. I) on March 3. Blood-Horse
Sweetnorthernasaint, 'Contender Clash in Hal's Hope
Sweetnorthernasaint and Strong Contender meet for the first time as the favorites in Saturday's $100,000 Hal's Hope Handicap (gr. III) on opening weekend at Gulfstream Park. Blood-Horse
Bill Provides Stability for Massachusetts Tracks
The simulcasting signal bill signed into law by outgoing Massachusetts Governor Mitt Romney should provide the state's racetracks some needed stability for an industry struggling with competition from racinos and casinos in adjoining stakes, track officials agree. Blood-Horse
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