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4 weeks ago

Kim Deal on addiction, Pixies and going solo: ‘It’s nice I lasted long enough to contemplate the past’

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1 month ago

Music Review: The Breeders’ Kim Deal soars on solo debut, a reunion with the late Steve Albini

Associated Press

When the Pixies set out to make their 1988 debut studio album, they enlisted Steve Albini to engineer “Surfer Rosa,” the seminal alternative record which includes the enduring hit, “Where Is My Mind?” That experience was mutually beneficial to both parties — and was the beginning of a decades-long friendship between the prickly Albini and Kim Deal, the band’s bassist …

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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Like walking into a sand blaster – why City Of Troy struggled at Breeders’ Cup

The Telegraph

“If you played it safe all the time, life would get very boring.” That was the somewhat rueful verdict of Aidan O’Brien after City Of Troy had finished only eighth in the Breeders’ Cup Classic on Saturday without ever looking competitive. Even Frankie Dettori, at the end of his third winless Breeders’ Cup when it has been staged at Del …

City Of Troy

1 month, 2 weeks ago

Thorpedo Anna Soars to Record-Breaking Win in Breeders' Cup Distaff

Associated Press

Thorpedo Anna wins the Breeders' Cup Distaff, marking a sensational season for the horse. She won the race with a narrow victory, showcasing her remarkable speed and determination. The victory capped a remarkable year for Thorpedo Anna, who also won the Kentucky Derby and finished second to Fierceness in the Travers.

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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Henri Matisse gives Aidan O'Brien a record-equaling 20th Breeders Cup victory

Daily Mail

Henri Matisse flashed past the post and Aidan O'Brien did what he always does, shaking the hands of those nearest to him. A tally that started ticking when Johannesburg - CIty Of Troy's great grandfather surged away with the Juvenile in 2001 at Belmont Park in New York reached 20 in Southern California, as Henri Matisse landed the Juvenile Turf. …

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1 month, 3 weeks ago

City Of Troy manages only eighth-place finish in Breeders’ Cup Classic

The Telegraph

He flattened out in the home stretch and O’Brien’s dirt-bred son of Justify was never able to threaten, finishing some way behind the Chad Brown-trained winner Sierra Leone. Rather than breaking O’Brien’s hoodoo and joining the all-time greats, a dirt-covered City Of Troy became the trainer’s 18th miss in the race. “You can never take it for granted that you’ll …

Brown City Of Troy Winner Sierra

1 month, 3 weeks ago

Jerry Bailey: I won the Breeders’ Cup riding a 133-1 French horse

The Telegraph

One of the myths that has developed over time in the Breeders’ Cup is that European turf horses cannot win against the Americans on dirt and this is why City Of Troy’s appearance in the $7 million Classic is the only talking point in town in the build-up to Saturday’s race. Famously, the Classic has been won only once by …

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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Delight for Aidan O’Brien as Lake Victoria claims ‘special’ victory at Breeders’ Cup

The Telegraph

Aidan O’Brien spearheaded a dream start to the 41st Breeders’ Cup for Europe and himself when Lake Victoria won the Juvenile Fillies Turf and Henri Matisse followed up in the Juvenile Turf in Del Mar. Lukas is one of the legends of US racing and when a young O’Brien brought Giant’s Causeway for the Classic in 2003, the American explained …

Lake Victoria

3 months, 1 week ago

Pay Sheep Breeders: HC

Deccan Chronicle

Hyderabad: Justice N.V. Shravan Kumar of the Telangana High Court directed the Nalgonda district collector and officers of animal husbandry department to consider the representations of local farmers for payment against supply of sheep. MLA says stopped from distributing aid Justice Surepalli Nanda took on file a writ plea filed by Chinta Prabhakar, Sangareddy MLA, questioning the action of the …

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3 months, 1 week ago

Texas’ battle against deer disease threatens breeding industry

Associated Press

Under the shadows of tall post oak trees, two white-tailed deer snap their heads in high alert as John True tosses corn at them. “It’s suffocating.” Texas allows deer hunting inside containment zones CWD was first detected in a Colorado mule deer in 1967 and has since spread to 35 states. Adams, the wildlife biologist, said the disease is mainly …

Wildlife Disease Texas State True Zones Deer

3 months, 3 weeks ago

22-1 shot Mixto scores victory in $1 million Pacific Classic and earns berth in Breeders’ Cup

Associated Press

DEL MAR, Calif. — Doug O’Neill was keeping one eye on each of his two runners in the Pacific Classic. “The wire came up at the perfect time.” Owned by famed Calumet Farm, Mixto earned an automatic berth in the $7 million Breeders’ Cup Classic on Nov. 2 at the seaside track north of San Diego. “He’s given us a …

Classic Horse Mixto Pacific Classic

4 months, 3 weeks ago

Craig Fravel, who guided Stronach Group through turbulent times, is leaving the company

LA Times

Craig Fravel, then the president and chief executive of the Breeders’ Cup, talks to guests at the 2011 Breeders Cup post position draw at Churchill Downs. Craig Fravel, who was brought in to head The Stronach Group’s racing division during the 2019 fatality crisis, is leaving the company on Aug. 9 to take a job at Brown Advisory. Sports Breeders’ …

Racing Craig Chief Cup Chief Executive Executive Santa Anita

4 months, 4 weeks ago

Union Budget to Boost AP’s Aqua Sector, Say Breeders

Deccan Chronicle

Kakinada: The Union Budget introduced on Monday will give a boost to the aqua sector, whose turnover in India reached ₹60,000 crore during the last financial year. Aqua sector-related associations and hatcheries have been demanding that the central government encourage the country’s aqua sector by reducing import duties and setting up nucleus breeding centres. In response, union finance minister Nirmala …

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5 months ago

Jayson Werth’s Dornoch secures Breeders’ Cup berth with Haskell win: ‘Incredible horse’

New York Times

After retiring from baseball, Jayson Werth found success in another field: horse racing. The former MLB All-Star, who won the 2008 World Series with the Philadelphia Phillies, achieved his latest victory Saturday — this one at the track — when three-year-old colt Dornoch won the Haskell Stakes for a berth to the Breeders’ Cup in November. It’s an unbelievable game.” …

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5 months, 1 week ago

More poultry shows cancelled amid rising avian influenza concerns for backyard rare bird breeders

ABC

More bird shows have been cancelled across New South Wales as poultry fanciers and backyard breeders come to terms with the spread of the deadly avian influenza. Mr Birchall said he was worried about the implications for the club, established in 1946, if avian influenza was found in a show bird and led to the euthanasing of all birds at …

Birds Bird Club Wild Canberra Act Area

7 months ago

XL Bullys: Are dangerous dogs born or made?

The Independent

As the country reeled in shock at the news that a woman was killed in an attack by her XL Bully dogs at her home in east London, another story was being told on Instagram. Created from crossing pit bulls – dogs we created to win dog fights years and years ago – this genetic heritage is certainly present in …

Dogs Dog Breed Xl Bully Breeding Breeders Xl Bullies

9 months ago

The Panther should score over his rivals in the Shapoorji Pallonji Breeders’ Juvenile Colts’ Championship

The Hindu

Trainer Pesi Shroff’s colt The Panther should score over his rivals in the Shapoorji Pallonji Breeders’ Juvenile Colts’ Championship, while trainer Malesh Narredu’s filly Running Star, who ran second in her last start, should make amends in the Forbes Breeders’ Juvenile Fillies’ Championship, the two stellar attractions of the Sunday’s evening races here. SHAPOORJI PALLONJI BREEDERS’ JUVENILE COLTS’ CHAMPIONSHIP,, Indian …

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9 months, 1 week ago

What is the ban on certain dog breeds all about?

Live Mint

The recent news about the ban on the import and breeding of 23 dog breeds in India has created quite a stir. The reasons were attacks on humans and animal abuse, as many of these breeds are used for illegal dog fighting, and more. Most animal activists support the recommendation as they believe that the ban will put a stop …

India Animal Dogs Dog Ban Breeds Indie

9 months, 2 weeks ago

New York sets a timeline for the Belmont Park project that is set to be completed in 2026

Associated Press

Renovations to Belmont Park are expected to pave the way for the racetrack to host the Belmont Stakes in June 2026. “The redevelopment of Belmont Park is a critical investment in one of New York’s most historic sporting venues,” Hochul said in statement. “The new facility will support year-round racing, thousands of new jobs for Long Islanders and provide an …

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10 months, 3 weeks ago

From Maremmas and collies to koolies and kelpies, here's what you need to know about working dogs

ABC

Muster Dogs is back and Bluey's a viewing staple in many Australian homes, so it's no surprise some breeders have noticed an increasing demand for working dogs. Kelpie Gets a treat for being: Alert, eager and highly intelligent Loyal with a devotion to duty Keep in mind: They want to be with their owner and don't like to feel left …

Training Dogs Work Dog Need Know Working

10 months, 4 weeks ago

Cody’s Wish named horse of the year at Eclipse Awards

LA Times

Cody’s Wish, with jockey Junior Alvarado, crosses the finish line to win The Hill N’ Dale Metropolitan at Belmont Park on June 10. Horse racing’s feel-good story of the last two years reached its inevitable climax on Thursday night when Cody’s Wish was named horse of the year at the 53rd Eclipse Awards, held in Palm Beach, Fla. “You’ll never …

Awards Racing Winner California Horse Eclipse Wish

11 months ago

Killer cats and XL bullies: We need to rethink pet ownership

The Independent

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1 year ago

Pugs and French bulldogs are falling out of favour with the British public – here’s why

The Telegraph

Flat-faced dogs have seen their biggest decline in popularity in more than a decade, data shows. Dr Dan O’Neill, the associate professor of companion animal epidemiology at the Royal Veterinary College and chair of the Brachycephalic Working Group, hailed the data as a “welcome step in the right direction”. “This is particularly important if these dogs with extreme body shapes …

Health Dogs Cent French Bulldogs Breeds Bulldog Brachycephalic

1 year, 1 month ago

After an up-and-down career, White Abarrio takes victory in Breeders’ Cup Classic

LA Times

Jockey Irad Ortiz Jr. celebrates after riding White Abarrio to victory in the Breeders’ Cup Classic at Santa Anita Park on Saturday. It just makes you feel like a good horseman, and that’s always what I wanted to be.” Jockey Irad Ortiz Jr. rides White Abarrio to victory in the Breeders’ Cup Classic on Saturday. “It’s probably one of the …

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Kim Deal on addiction, Pixies and going solo: ‘It’s nice I lasted long enough to contemplate the past’

Music Review: The Breeders’ Kim Deal soars on solo debut, a reunion with the late Steve Albini

Like walking into a sand blaster – why City Of Troy struggled at Breeders’ Cup

Thorpedo Anna Soars to Record-Breaking Win in Breeders' Cup Distaff

Henri Matisse gives Aidan O'Brien a record-equaling 20th Breeders Cup victory

City Of Troy manages only eighth-place finish in Breeders’ Cup Classic

Jerry Bailey: I won the Breeders’ Cup riding a 133-1 French horse

Delight for Aidan O’Brien as Lake Victoria claims ‘special’ victory at Breeders’ Cup

Pay Sheep Breeders: HC

Texas’ battle against deer disease threatens breeding industry

22-1 shot Mixto scores victory in $1 million Pacific Classic and earns berth in Breeders’ Cup

Craig Fravel, who guided Stronach Group through turbulent times, is leaving the company

Union Budget to Boost AP’s Aqua Sector, Say Breeders

Jayson Werth’s Dornoch secures Breeders’ Cup berth with Haskell win: ‘Incredible horse’

More poultry shows cancelled amid rising avian influenza concerns for backyard rare bird breeders

XL Bullys: Are dangerous dogs born or made?

The Panther should score over his rivals in the Shapoorji Pallonji Breeders’ Juvenile Colts’ Championship

What is the ban on certain dog breeds all about?

New York sets a timeline for the Belmont Park project that is set to be completed in 2026

From Maremmas and collies to koolies and kelpies, here's what you need to know about working dogs

Cody’s Wish named horse of the year at Eclipse Awards

Killer cats and XL bullies: We need to rethink pet ownership

Pugs and French bulldogs are falling out of favour with the British public – here’s why

After an up-and-down career, White Abarrio takes victory in Breeders’ Cup Classic