Thoroughbred Racing

International Forum On Horse Aftercare

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’

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

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

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

The 2017 Thoroughbred Improvement Program has been approved by the Ontario Racing Board of Directors.

Social Media Slag Leads To $1,500 Fine

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.

Brotherly Love Brings Nixon Back

February 20, 2017

Justin Nixon is sitting on a stool in the Woodbine paddock trying to figure out an issue with a friend’s iPhone.

Inside The Richest Handicapping Tourney

February 17, 2017

"It feels like being on the floor of a stock exchange during a market crash, or if everyone in a Price Is Right studio audience each drank a pot of coffee. It's the horse racing Hunger Games, but inst...

Ex-Groom Steals £300K Worth Of Horses

January 30, 2017

In a rather bizarre story from across the pond, it has been reported that a former head groom recently left her millionaire fiancé in grand fashion, as she stole his £100,000 horse trailer that she ha...

Canadian Handicapper Wins $800,000

January 29, 2017

Ray Arsenault of Thornhill, Ont. entered the Final Table as the leader and widened his advantage throughout the afternoon to win the $800,000 first-place prize and an Eclipse Award as Horseplayer of t...