Thoroughbred Racing

California Board Meeting Summary

The California Horse Racing Board (CHRB) conducted its regular meeting Thursday, May 25, at Santa Anita Park. Chairman Chuck Winner presided. First Vice Chair George Krikorian, Second Vice Chair Madel...

Talkin' Horses Returns As Web Series

The Ontario Horsemen’s Benevolent and Protective Association has announced the launch of an exciting new initiative developed to promote the growth of horse racing in the province.

Horses Narrowly Miss Man On Track

A racetrack employee was more than lucky to walk away unscathed last week after a field of racehorses narrowly missed him as they raced into a turn at full speed.

Track Patron Wins $57K ‘Mega Bet’

“Always Dreaming…the American dream” was the quote of the evening at Hoosier Park Racing & Casino when Kim Toben, from St. Marys, Ohio, placed a $10,000 bet on the Kentucky Derby and pulled off a ...

Always Dreaming Wins Kentucky Derby

Always Dreaming just made his stakes debut in the Florida Derby (G1) on April 1, and one race later was crowned victor of Kentucky Derby 143 after pulling off in the stretch to score under jockey John...

Marsupial Tries To Protect The Rail

Although it doesn’t happen often, the horse racing industry doesn’t get too surprised when it hears about large wildlife getting out onto the racetrack. That being said, the most recent incarnation of...

A Pair Of Equine Titles Released

Skyhorse Publishing has released two exceptional equine titles this month: You Bet Your Life: My Incredible Adventures in Horse Racing and Offshore Betting by David Stevenson and America’s Wild Horses...

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Woodbine Master Plan Unveiled

On Tuesday, April 25, the Woodbine Entertainment Group unveiled the completed master plan for the Woodbine Racetrack lands.

Recap: ARCI Conference Day Two

Day Two of Association of Racing Commissioners International 83rd Annual Conference on Equine Welfare and Racing Integrity took place on Wednesday, April 20. The American Quarter Horse Association’s p...

World's Richest Race To Get A Lot Richer

It has been announced that the purse for the world’s richest horse race will bumped by an additional 33 per cent next year.

California Board Meeting Summary

The California Horse Racing Board (CHRB) conducted its regular meeting Thursday, April 6, at Golden Gate Fields.

Hall Of Fame Announces 2017 Class

The Canadian Horse Racing Hall of Fame is pleased to announce its 2017 inductees. In this the 250th anniversary year of horse racing in Canada, a total of 10 horses and people have been elected from a...