Paul Bergeron, Author at Horse Racing News & Events

Horseplayers often have to consider whether to bet on European horses running on the dirt at the Breeders Cup thoroughbred championships.

Top Euro Horse Mishriff Might Pass On Breeders’ Cup Classic

Horseplayers often have to think long and hard about whether to bet on European horses running on the dirt at the Breeders Cup thoroughbred championships. Given there are few horse race resume details to compare to American horses – such as record at a given track, surface peculiarities, and the fields they competed against – […]

Posted on: August 31, 2021 | | Paul Bergeron

The field of Breeders’ Cup entries grew over the weekend with two victories in its key “Win and You’re In” Challenge Series.

‘Horse For The Course’ A Keen Bet For Breeders’ Cup At Del Mar

The Breeders’ Cup field grew over the weekend with two victories in its “Win and You’re In” Challenge Series, including one by Dr. Schivel.

Posted on: August 12, 2021 | | Paul Bergeron

Bart Baird commended Steve Asmussen for breaking his father Dale's long-standing victories record.

Baird’s Son Salutes Asmussen For Breaking All-Time Wins Mark

Bart Baird commended trainer Steve Asmussen for breaking his father Dale's long-standing victories record with his 9,446th win.

Posted on: August 12, 2021 | | Paul Bergeron

Steve Asmussen Approaches All-Time Record For Wins By A Trainer

At age 55, legendary horse trainer Steve Asmussen is expected to demolish Dale Baird's all-time wins record.

Posted on: July 27, 2021 | | Paul Bergeron

Baffert Can Race At Saratoga This Summer, Judge Rules

The NYRA’s ban stemming from Kentucky Derby winning horse Medina Spirit's failed drug test was overturned today.

Posted on: July 15, 2021 | | Paul Bergeron

Baffert Responds To NYRA Suspension With 44-Page Memorandum

It’ll be a battle of reputations, as hall of fame trainer Bob Baffert answers charges and a suspension from New York racing on the line.

Posted on: July 8, 2021 | | Paul Bergeron

Win And You’re In: Max Player Upsets His Way To The Breeders’ Cup Classic

Upset win by Max Player starts off a summer of highly contested races before November’s Breeders' Cup.

Posted on: July 6, 2021 | | Paul Bergeron

Bob Baffert Sues NYRA For Right To Continue Racing

Bob Baffert is looking to rally his career by suing for the right to continue racing in New York.

Posted on: June 15, 2021 | | Paul Bergeron

Understandably, Medina Spirit's failed drug test has sparked an uproar in the horse racing community.

Horse Racing Industry Sounds Off On Medina Spirit’s Failed Drug Test

The horse racing industry will likely need more than 21 mg of betamethasone to get over the pain that recent allegations regarding Medina Spirit’s failed drug test after winning the Kentucky Derby have created. Betamethasone is an anti-inflammatory painkilling medication that is not allowed in Kentucky racing. The horse’s trainer, Bob Baffert, took to the […]

Posted on: May 16, 2021 | | Paul Bergeron

Mandoloun bettors caught a rough break with Medina Spirit's drug test.

Expect No Sympathy For Those Who Bet On The Kentucky Derby Runner-Up

Given the evolving news about failed drug tests by Kentucky Derby winner Medina Spirit this week and him potentially being stripped of his victory, those bettors holding Mandaloun win tickets are no doubt furious. While there’s plenty of joy in those who cashed in on Medina Spirit’s 12-1 odds, others will point out that Mandaloun […]

Posted on: May 15, 2021 | | Paul Bergeron

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Top Euro Horse Mishriff Might Pass On Breeders’ Cup Classic

‘Horse For The Course’ A Keen Bet For Breeders’ Cup At Del Mar

Baird’s Son Salutes Asmussen For Breaking All-Time Wins Mark

Steve Asmussen Approaches All-Time Record For Wins By A Trainer

Baffert Can Race At Saratoga This Summer, Judge Rules

Baffert Responds To NYRA Suspension With 44-Page Memorandum

Win And You’re In: Max Player Upsets His Way To The Breeders’ Cup Classic

Bob Baffert Sues NYRA For Right To Continue Racing

Horse Racing Industry Sounds Off On Medina Spirit’s Failed Drug Test

Expect No Sympathy For Those Who Bet On The Kentucky Derby Runner-Up

Top Euro Horse Mishriff Might Pass On Breeders’ Cup Classic

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