Thoroughbred Racing

Breeders’ Cup Party At Batavia

November 03, 2016

Two racing worlds will meld on Saturday (November 5) as the trotting capital of western New York, Batavia Downs, will host a throng of Thoroughbred fans at its annual Breeders’ Cup party, which will b...

Millions Refunded After Rare Occurrence

October 31, 2016

If you’ve been around the races enough, you’ve seen recalls and ‘no contests’ for all types of different reasons, no matter how random. Have you heard the one about the rake that triggered a no-contes...

Woodbine Brings Hong Kong Pools To Canada

October 23, 2016

Woodbine Entertainment Group (WEG) and the Hong Kong Jockey Club (HKJC) announced this weekend an agreement in which Canadian customers can now wager directly into the HKJC betting pools, effective Su...

2017 Ontario Race Date Applications

October 21, 2016

As part of Ontario Racing’s commitment to transparency and industry self-determination, the 2017 Racetrack Race Date applications are available on the OR website.

Crossover Stud Deal Announced

October 19, 2016

On Tuesday (Oct. 19) N.J.-based Deo Volente Farms, a leading Standardbred breeding operation, and Kentucky based Taylor Made Stallions and Taylor Made Sales Agency, an outstanding business in America’...

Takeout Rates Discussed

September 27, 2016

On Tuesday morning, executives from racetracks across North America talked takeout.

NBC To Air $12M Pegasus World Cup

September 27, 2016

NBC Sports Group has reached an agreement with The Stronach Group for exclusive United States media rights to the inaugural running of the $12 Million USD Pegasus World Cup Invitational.

Rare Interference During Stretch Charge

September 12, 2016

Horse racing has seen its fair share of oddities in the homestretch over the years. Fans, animals, and objects have all made their way onto the course at one time or another. Although, what happened i...

Cal Expo Meet Approved, Whipping Clarified

August 27, 2016

The California Horse Racing Board conducted its regular meeting on Thursday, August 25 at Del Mar’s Surfside Race Place.

Announcer’s Bad Day At The Office

August 23, 2016

Announcers call a lot of races and nobody is perfect – especially with a hot mic. It’s safe to say that every race caller has probably made some rather significant gaffs while on the job. In the case ...

Bizarre Accident Not Stopping Horseman

August 18, 2016

"I just have to wait and see what they say at the hospital and take it from there, but I'd say I'd be back on a horse by September at the latest, almost certainly."

Charges After Clenbuterol Positives

August 18, 2016

Pennsylvania Attorney General Bruce L. Castor Jr. announced on Thursday (August 18) that a horse racing participant in the state has been arrested and charged with one count of rigging a publicly exhi...