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Curlin to stand at Lane's End
Reigning Horse of the Year CURLIN (Smart Strike) will join his leading sire in 2009 at Mr. and Mrs. William S. Farish's Lane's End Farm near Versailles, Kentucky, the farm announced Friday. North America's all-time richest racehorse with earnings of $10,501,800, the chestnut will stand for $75,000, stands and nurses.
Rahy's Attorney draws post 10 in Mile Championship
Woodbine Mile (Can-G1) winner RAHY'S ATTORNEY (Crown Attorney) has drawn post 10 in an 18-horse field set for Sunday's $2,028,000 Mile Championship (Jpn-G1) at Kyoto Racecourse. The Ian Black charge is the only international shipper to take on the formidable home team in this right-handed mile contest, the second of four races in the inaugural Japan Autumn International series.
Marsh Side, Tin Cup Chalice arrive in Japan
Canadian International (Can-G1) hero MARSH SIDE (Gone West) and Indiana Derby (G2) victor TIN CUP CHALICE (Crusader Sword) are among five international shippers who arrived safely at Narita Airport in Japan on Thursday.
Shakis euthanized after workout injury
Shadwell Stable homebred SHAKIS (Ire) (Machiavellian), who had been preparing for the November 28 Citation H. (G1), broke down after posting a four-furlong work in :49 1/5 over Hollywood Park's Cushion Track Friday morning. The eight-year-old was subsequently euthanized.
Churchill expands public drawings for purchase of Derby seats
On Friday, Churchill Downs announced an expanded public drawing for guests to purchase two seats to the upcoming 135th "Run for the Roses," helping to make Kentucky Derby dreams come true for 500 horse racing fans.