1.   A thoroughbred owner, Goodling has sponsored legislation that would burden the Department of Agriculture with enforcing new rules for the humane transport of horses sold for slaughter.

2.   Boston Celtic coach Rick Pitino, a thoroughbred owner, will join Suffolk chairman and noted owner James Moseley to present the MassCap trophy Saturday.

3.   Contractors constantly scour livestock sales, consult with amateur producers and organize breeding programs the same way that thoroughbred owners search for great racing stock.

4.   Maybe the best solution for this week is the one suggested by Jeff Siegel, the syndicated handicapper and thoroughbred owner.

5.   Several thoroughbred owners, including Michael Carter of Dallas, say the new group is not needed.

6.   Steinbrenner, a long-time thoroughbred owner, wanted to talk horses the entire game.

7.   The Texas Racing Commission agreed Tuesday to consider a proposal that would allow thoroughbred owners and trainers to negotiate their own contracts with racetracks.

8.   Thoroughbred owner Anthony Scott said racing at the fair enables the sport to attract new fans that might not otherwise ever attend the races.

9.   Thoroughbred owners and trainers will have a new dirt surface to check out Thursday when Del Mar opens its doors for another summer of racing.

10.   But thoroughbred owners faced off against the sports authority, charging that the original measure was designed to pump money into the authority, not the horse racing industry.