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Horse Racing Action to Enjoy Before the Breeders’ Crown

It’s a fantastic couple of weeks ahead of the Breeder’s Crown on 24-25 October, 2019, at the Woodbine Mohawk Park, with loads of horses preparing to make their final starts prior to the two-day racing event. The Yonkers International Trot is the first one up, which might not be as exhilarating as the Breeder’s Crown, […]

Posted on: October 12, 2019 | | Cheryle Kaus

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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, […]

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 […]

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 […]

Posted on: September 12, 2019 | | Cheryle Kaus