Recap: ARCI Conference Day Two April 20, 2017 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 April 09, 2017 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 April 07, 2017 The California Horse Racing Board (CHRB) conducted its regular meeting Thursday, April 6, at Golden Gate Fields.
Hall Of Fame Announces 2017 Class April 04, 2017 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...
International Forum On Horse Aftercare March 30, 2017 The International Forum for the Aftercare of Racehorses (IFAR) will hold its first conference in Washington, D.C., on May 17 and 18, 2017, coinciding with the Pan American Conference.
‘President Trump’ Now ‘Fake News’ March 28, 2017 If you have been following the progress of the racehorse ‘President Trump’ you’ll now have to switch over to ‘Fake News,’ which is apparently the gelding’s new handle.
Arrogate Richest North American Horse March 25, 2017 With a sensational come-from-behind effort, Arrogate is now the richest racehorse in North American history by virtue of a thrilling victory in the $10 million 2017 Dubai World Cup Saturday at Meydan ...
NBC Bolsters Its Horse Racing Coverage March 19, 2017 NBC recently announced that it has bolstered its horse racing coverage by inking one-year deals to air the United Arab Emirates’ Dubai World Cup and the Epsom Derby for Thoroughbreds.
Ontario Racing Announces 2017 Thoroughbred Improvement Program March 09, 2017 The 2017 Thoroughbred Improvement Program has been approved by the Ontario Racing Board of Directors.
Social Media Slag Leads To $1,500 Fine March 08, 2017 Have you ever felt that someone should be reprimanded for their inappropriate outbursts on social media? This week, the horse racing industry decided to fine a participant for just that.
Returning From The Brink February 28, 2017 The life of trainer Don Pleterski was forever changed last June at Fort Erie Race Track. He was almost killed after a 1,000-pound Thoroughbred flipped over a rail and crushed him. The road back has be...
Trainer Suspended For Refusing Testing February 21, 2017 The Kentucky Horse Racing Commission (KHRC) has reached an agreement with a participant for a five-year suspension and $5,000 fine following his refusal to comply with equine drug testing regulations.