Day: October 26, 2007

Street Sense, Lawyer Ron top Classic field in showdown for Horse of YearStreet Sense, Lawyer Ron top Classic field in showdown for Horse of Year

This handout provided by Equi-Photo shows Dylan Thomas being ridden by an unidentified rider during a workout for the Breeders Cup horse races on the turf at Monmouth Park in Oceanport, N.J., Friday Oct. 26, 2007.

This could be a Classic for the ages, even on a rainy day over a muddy track. Kentucky Derby winner Street Sense, Preakness winner Curlin and leading older horse Lawyer Ron top a star-studded field for Saturday’s $5 million Classic at Monmouth Park, a race that will determine Horse of the Year honors.

Street Sense, Lawyer Ron top Classic field in showdown for Horse of YearStreet Sense, Lawyer Ron top Classic field in showdown for Horse of Year

This handout provided by Equi-Photo shows Dylan Thomas being ridden by an unidentified rider during a workout for the Breeders Cup horse races on the turf at Monmouth Park in Oceanport, N.J., Friday Oct. 26, 2007.

This could be a Classic for the ages, even on a rainy day over a muddy track. Kentucky Derby winner Street Sense, Preakness winner Curlin and leading older horse Lawyer Ron top a star-studded field for Saturday’s $5 million Classic at Monmouth Park, a race that will determine Horse of the Year honors.

Churchill Downs barn quarantined with case of equine herpesChurchill Downs barn quarantined with case of equine herpes

A barn in the stable area at Churchill Downs has been quarantined after a horse tested positive for equine herpes. Churchill Downs spokesman John Asher said a 3-year-old thoroughbred in Barn 47, which houses horses trained by David Carroll and Al Stall Jr., tested positive for the virus after displaying symptoms on Thursday.

Churchill Downs barn quarantined with case of equine herpesChurchill Downs barn quarantined with case of equine herpes

A barn in the stable area at Churchill Downs has been quarantined after a horse tested positive for equine herpes. Churchill Downs spokesman John Asher said a 3-year-old thoroughbred in Barn 47, which houses horses trained by David Carroll and Al Stall Jr., tested positive for the virus after displaying symptoms on Thursday.