Drone Ban After Incident July 13, 2016 It may not be the biggest trend in the world, but drones have been spotted more recently at some racetracks. That trend could be coming to an end in some areas, though, as a particular jurisdiction ha...
Announcer Subject Of Death Threats July 07, 2016 It has come to light that a horse racing announcer is having to be escorted to and from his perch atop the raceway due to having received death threats in relation to his job.
Racer Breaks Leg In Bizarre Incident July 07, 2016 In a pretty bizarre case of truth being stranger than fiction, an injured horse racing participant suffered further agony this past weekend when an ambulance drove over his leg and broke it as he laid...
Not Your Ordinary Comeback July 05, 2016 What started out as a simple shipping trip taking a horse to turnout became a journey into bringing back and winning a race with a horse nobody wanted.
Sir Dudley Digges In Queen's Plate Upset July 03, 2016 Ken and Sarah Ramsey’s Sir Dudley Digges, piloted by Julien Leparoux, arrived in the final strides to collar favoured Amis Gizmo to win Sunday’s 157th running of The Queen’s Plate, at Woodbine.
New Commission Holds First Meeting June 29, 2016 A stronger, unified governance body to oversee Pennsylvania’s more than $1 billion equine racing industry began its work to strengthen horse and harness racing today (Wednesday, June 29) as the new St...
Horseman In Critical Condition June 27, 2016 Officials at Fort Erie Race Track made the decision to cancel the last live race at the track on Sunday (June 26) after a serious incident that resulted in a Thoroughbred being euthanized and a horsem...
Woodbine, T-Bred Horsepeople Ink Deal June 15, 2016 The Woodbine Entertainment Group and the Horsemen's Benevolent and Protective Association of Ontario recently announced the signing of a contract that guarantees 133 dates of Thoroughbred racing at Wo...
Second Ruling After Whipping Incident June 06, 2016 A racing participant that recently whipped another participant mid-race has been handed a ruling by the presiding racing commission.
California Board Clarifies Meeting Vote May 30, 2016 The California Horse Racing Board (CHRB) has issued a release to clear up any confusion over the vote at last Thursday’s Board meeting to amend Rule 1688, the riding crop rule.
Derby Outage Addressed In Board Meeting May 27, 2016 The California Horse Racing Board conducted its regular meeting Thursday, May 26, at Santa Anita Park.
Mid-Race Fight During Homestretch May 26, 2016 Passions can run pretty hot during horse races, but that passion clearly boiled over during a recent contest. As a result, one racing participant has been handed a suspension and ordered to attend ang...