Vitality romps in the Prince of Wales Stakes

A New York judge was sympathetic Monday to horse trainer Bob Baffert’s claims that his May suspension by the New York Racing Association was unconstitutional, saying the organization attacked his credibility.

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Human error was likely responsible for the spread of equine influenza which has hit two Australian states, curtailing horse racing and costing millions of dollars in lost jobs and revenue, Australia federal agriculture minister Peter McGauran said Friday. “It’s going to be human error, there’s no question, but were the quarantine procedures adequate?” McGauran said in a radio interview.

Cat Charmer made a strong inside run to capture the $111,000 Pebbles Stakes for 3-year-old fillies at Belmont Park on Monday. Cat Charmer hugged the fence for a half-length victory over Queen Joanne. The time was 1:34.85 for the mile on the firm turf course. Eibar Coa was aboard for trainer H. Graham Motion as Cat Charmer got her second win in six starts.