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Armed Robbers Stole Over $250,000 From Aqueduct Racetrack on Saturday

The top headline out of the Aqueduct Racetrack on Saturday night should have been the performance of Mischevious Alex, who picked up his third straight win with an extremely impressive showing in the one-mile Gotham Stakes (G3) Kentucky Derby prep race. But four hours after the dust had settled on a day of racing in […] Read More

Posted on: March 9, 2020 | | Dave Consolazio

Finalists Announced for 2020 National Museum of Racing Hall of Fame

The National Museum of Racing Hall of Fame Committee has unveiled the finalists for the 2020 ballot. There are 11 finalists, including two racehorses who are in their first year of eligibility. Here’s a look at who made the cut, starting with the racehorses. Blind Luck From 2009 through 2012, Blind Luck won 12 of […] Read More

Posted on: March 2, 2020 | | Christopher Feery

History-Making Jockey Ray York Dies at Age 86

One of the most famous jockeys in American Thoroughbred racing died this week at the age of 86. Ray York retired in 1992 and battled with health issues for the last year of his life, finally succumbing to pneumonia on February 23 near his home in Bakersfield, California. York was a Kentucky Derby-winning jockey who […] Read More

Posted on: February 29, 2020 | | Jennifer Newell

Pennsylvania Governor Proposes Racing Industry Cuts

Governor Tom Wolf of Pennsylvania must make tough decisions. Each year, he must make budget proposals that lessen funding for one sector to help another sector. This year, one of those decisions is getting under the hooves of many in Pennsylvania’s horse racing industry. Wolf recently proposed taking $204 million from the Pennsylvania Race Horse […] Read More

Posted on: February 28, 2020 | | Jennifer Newell

$20,000,000 Saudi Cup Nominations

The $20 million Saudi Cup and preliminary events run on February 29, 2020. Hundreds of horses have been nominated for the races, with over 140 for the main event. The Saudi Cup is the brainchild of the Jockey Club of Saudi Arabia. The centerpiece of the event offers the highest payout in the world. The […] Read More

Posted on: January 21, 2020 | | Randy Ray

Trainer Linda Rice Reaches 2,000 Career Wins

On the second Sunday of 2020, Linda Rice won her 2000th race as a trainer. Rice joins Kathleen O’Connell (2,127 wins) and Kim Hammond (2,280 wins) in the 2,000 wins female club. These three women show that females can compete just as well as men in this male-dominated industry. Rice offered the following statement about […] Read More

Posted on: January 20, 2020 | | Randy Ray

Jonathan Thomas Replaces Catholic Boy with Xenobia

It was a truly emotional and eventful week for trainer Jonathan Thomas that thankfully ended on an optimistic note. Last week, Jonathan Thomas had to bid farewell to Catholic Boy, the two-time grade 1 winner, who was retiring prior to starting a stud career in 2020 at Claiborne Farm. Catholic Boy managed to earn a […] Read More

Posted on: October 24, 2019 | | Cheryle Kaus

Animal Kingdom Acquired by Japan

American classic champion and winner Animal Kingdom has recently been sold to Japan. The news was revealed as a tweet from Naoya Yosida, the owner of Winchester Farm, and confirmed by Darren Fox, head of stallion nominations, who stated that the stallion was purchased by the Japan Bloodhorse Breeders’ Association. According to Darren Fox, Arrowfield […] Read More

Posted on: October 19, 2019 | | Cheryle Kaus

Trainer Darren Weir Charged with Animal Cruelty and Conspiracy Offenses

One of the most anticipated races at the Flemington carnival this year is currently in the middle of a criminal investigation involving former trainer Darren Weir along with his stable hand Jarrod McLean, both charged with animal cruelty and conspiracy offences. The closing stages of the weight for age classic in 2018, also known as […] Read More

Posted on: October 8, 2019 | | Cheryle Kaus

Horse Euthanized at Santa Anita Park During Fall Meet

A horse that was participating in a race at Santa Anita Park in California on Saturday was injured following a bad step and had to be euthanized on the race track, making it the 32nd equine death that occurred at the famous horseracing track since last December. The three-year-old colt, by the name of Emtech, […] Read More

Posted on: September 24, 2019 | | Cheryle Kaus

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