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Field of Potential Winners for the Upcoming Breeder’s Cup Classic

Is there a specific horse that you think will be the winner when it comes to next month’s $6 million Breeders’ Cup Classic at Santa Anita Park? It’s nearly impossible to eliminate any of the contenders that will make their way to the starting gate on November 2, 2019 in a horse racing event that […] Read More

Posted on: October 9, 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 Racing Returns to Keeneland for Fall Meet

Keeneland will provide a jaw-dropping $3.95 million purse during its opening weekend, where 9 of the scheduled racing events are graded along with “Win and You’re In” events towards the prestigious Breeders’ Cup. With this horse racing event on the horizon, we decided to provide you with an early look into some of the most […] Read More

Posted on: October 4, 2019 | | Cheryle Kaus

The Best Sprint Finishes in the Breeders’ Cup

Whether you consider yourself to be a casual horse racing fan or someone that lives for horse racing action, the Breeders’ Cup provides fantastic value and excitement for all. The BC Sprint, considered one of the seven original races in the Breeders’ Cup, has always featured some of the hottest fractions and managed to fulfil […] Read More

Posted on: October 2, 2019 | | Cheryle Kaus

Code of Honor Wins Jockey Club Gold Cup Due to Disqualification

Following a remarkable duel down the stretch in the Jockey Club Gold Cup at Belmont Park on Saturday, Vino Rosso managed to outperform Code of Honor to claim first place. However, to everyone’s surprise, an inquiry occurred which caused a reversal of the result. Obviously, not of the same magnitude as the disqualification of Maximum […] Read More

Posted on: October 1, 2019 | | Cheryle Kaus

Greenshoe Becomes Huge Favorite for the 2019 Kentucky Futurity

Almost everyone is the world of harness racing has come across Greenshoe, winner of more than $1 million and also a huge favorite to win the 2019 Kentucky Futurity that will take place at The Red Mile situated in Lexington on 6 October 2019. However, there’s only a handful of people that know that this […] Read More

Posted on: October 1, 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

Positive Test on Justify is Due to Tainted Food says Bob Baffert

Bob Baffert, the Hall of Fame trainer, recently denied giving Justify, the Triple Crown-winning horse from 2018, a banned substance that created a positive test before the Kentucky Derby last year and stated that contaminated food was to blame for the result. Baffert stated last week that he completely rejects the implication that he gave […] Read More

Posted on: September 19, 2019 | | Cheryle Kaus

Churchill Downs Plans New Racetrack in Kentucky

Churchill Downs Incorporated has recently proposed to build a brand-new track in Northern Kentucky which will allow the company to move all the winter racing dates away from Turfway Park. In a press release, CDI stated that it will file an application to request winter Thoroughbred racing dates with the Kentucky Horse Racing Commission. Over […] Read More

Posted on: September 12, 2019 | | Cheryle Kaus

Belmont Park Undergoes Major Changes at the Start of the Fall Season

The Saratoga meet that came to a conclusion on Monday was considered a blockbuster. The very best when it comes to East Coast racing just seems to get bigger and better. The total handle from all available sources came in at a record-breaking $705 million for the entire season even though the second Saturday was […] Read More

Posted on: September 12, 2019 | | Cheryle Kaus

Horse Racing News & Events

Field of Potential Winners for the Upcoming Breeder’s Cup Classic

Trainer Darren Weir Charged with Animal Cruelty and Conspiracy Offenses

Horse Racing Returns to Keeneland for Fall Meet

The Best Sprint Finishes in the Breeders’ Cup

Code of Honor Wins Jockey Club Gold Cup Due to Disqualification

Greenshoe Becomes Huge Favorite for the 2019 Kentucky Futurity

Horse Euthanized at Santa Anita Park During Fall Meet

Positive Test on Justify is Due to Tainted Food says Bob Baffert

Churchill Downs Plans New Racetrack in Kentucky

Belmont Park Undergoes Major Changes at the Start of the Fall Season

Robert B. Lewis And Holy Bull Stakes Lead Derby Prep Weekend

Knicks Go Wins $3 Million Pegasus World Cup

Oaklawn Park Opens 57 Day Meet With Smarty Jones Stakes

Knicks Go Is Favorite To Head 2021 Pegasus World Cup

Santa Anita Winter-Spring Meet Starts Dec. 26 With Five Graded Stakes

Oaklawn Park Opens 57 Day Meet With Smarty Jones Stakes

Kentucky Derby Without Fans And Top Jockeys

Sights And Sounds Of The 2020 Kentucky Derby Will Include Up To 23,000 Fans At Churchill Downs

Tiz The Law Dominates Travers And Heads To Kentucky Derby As Favorite

Auction Site Offers Private Tour To Meet Triple Crown Winner American Pharoah