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DNA test to help identify superhorses

Scientists said on Wednesday they had identified a genetic variant that influences gait in horses, a potential boon for breeders but also for the quest to fix human spine injuries.

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  • Tilde wins Generous Portion Stakes at Del Mar

    DEL MAR, Calif. (AP) -- Tilde beat Awe'Some Kitten by three-quarters of a length Wednesday in the $150,000 Generous Portion Stakes for California-bred 2-year-old fillies at Del Mar. More »

    AP - Sports - 11 hours ago

  • Watsdachances wins P.G. Johnson at Saratoga

    SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. (AP) -- Watsdachances survived a four-horse battle in the final sixteenth-mile and won by a neck Wednesday in the $100,000 P.G. Johnson Stakes for 2-year-old fillies at Saratoga Race Course. More »

    AP - Sports - 15 hours ago
  • DNA test to help identify superhorses

    DNA test to help identify superhorses

    Scientists said on Wednesday they had identified a genetic variant that influences gait in horses, a potential boon for breeders but also for the quest to fix human spine injuries. More »

    AFP - 19 hours ago
  • Zara Phillips heading to Australia

    Zara Phillips heading to Australia

    Queen Elizabeth II's granddaughter Zara Phillips will travel to Australia in January as ambassador for a horse-racing carnival, officials said on Wednesday. More »

    AFP - Wed, Aug 29, 2012 2:46 AM EDT

  • Go Unbridled wins $100,000 Saratoga Dew

    SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. (AP) -- Go Unbridled rallied to grab the lead near the sixteenth pole and ran on to a 6½-length victory in the $100,000 Saratoga Dew Stakes for fillies and mares Monday at Saratoga Race Course. More »

    AP - Sports - Mon, Aug 27, 2012 6:04 PM EDT

  • Travers dead heat means 2 canoes for Spa pond

    SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. (AP) -- This time, there will be two canoes. More »

    AP - Sports - Mon, Aug 27, 2012 5:51 PM EDT

  • Dullahan wins Pacific Classic over Game On Dude

    DEL MAR, Calif. (AP) -- As far as Jerry Crawford is concerned, year-end 3-year-old honors were decided with Dullahan's victory in the Pacific Classic. More »

    AP - Sports - Sun, Aug 26, 2012 10:54 PM EDT
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