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Hollywood Turf Express Handicap
The Hollywood Turf Express Handicap is an American Thoroughbred horse race run annually during the second half of November at Hollywood Park Racetrack in Inglewood, California. Formerly a Graded stakes race, Grade III event raced at a distance of six furlongs on Grass, turf, it is open to horses age three and older. The race was not eligible for grading in 2011. The race currently offers a purse of $150,000. There was no race run in 2005 due to condition problems with the Hollywood Park turf course. In 2013, there was a triple dead-heat for second place between No Silent, Chips All In, and Unbridled's Note. The race was won by Boat Trip. Winners since 1999 References The Hollywood Turf Express Handicap at Pedigree QueryThe 2007 Hollywood Turf Express Handicap at the NTRA Horse races in California Hollywood Park Racetrack Turf races in the United States Open sprint category horse races Ungraded stakes races in the United States {{California-sport-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Thoroughbred Horse Race
Thoroughbred racing is a sport and industry involving the racing of Thoroughbred horses. It is governed by different national bodies. There are two forms of the sport – flat racing and jump racing, the latter known as National Hunt racing in the UK and steeplechasing in the US. Jump racing can be further divided into hurdling and steeplechasing. According to ''The Guardian'', the racing of Thoroughbreds has been steadily declining in popularity worldwide. Between 700 and 800 racehorses die in racing each year. Ownership and training of racehorses Traditionally, racehorses have been owned by wealthy individuals. It has become increasingly common in the last few decades for horses to be owned by syndicates or partnerships. Notable examples include the 2005 Epsom Derby winner Motivator, owned by the Royal Ascot Racing Club, 2003 Kentucky Derby winner Funny Cide, owned by a group of 10 partners organized as Sackatoga Stable, and 2008 Kentucky Derby winner Big Brown, owned ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
