Equine At NYRA In June
By Michael Fenrich It was a special Saturday in New York on May 16, 2020. Several months into this Coronavirus Covid 19 pandemic things can start to resume with safety….
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Horse Racing Events to Look Forward To
Horse racing is among the most exciting sports events. There are tons of things that make it one of the most loved sports. For one, the fee is pretty affordable,….
Lone Star Park to Open Stable Area on May 4
The Lone Star Park Racing Department sent out the following notice regarding the reopening of the stable area at the Texas track: We are happy to let you know that….
Equine Equipment Launches “Now More Than Ever” Campaign, Donates to Eight Equine Charities in Florida
During this unprecedented time when the entire planet is fighting the COVID-19 pandemic, people are longing for good news, and the equine industry has been a shining example of the….
Ireland’s Top three winners from the 2020 Cheltenham Festival
The Cheltenham festival went ahead, despite the rise of the current pandemic, which was a surprise to many. Looking back now, this should probably not have occurred, with the Grand….
The Most Unique Triple Crown Ever
The year 2020 is going to be a year unlike any other in our lifetimes. The COVID-19 pandemic has changed every aspect of our lives. The sport of horse racing….
The Struggling Silent Partners
The effects of the coronavirus are being felt worldwide as our favourite sports and events are finding postponements and cancellations – many felt it may have been lucky that Cheltenham….
R Star Stallions Announces Complimentary Stud Fees for Indiana Stallions Taprize and What Now
Taprize and What Now, who both stand in Indiana at R Star Stallions, are joining the movement complementing stud fees for contracts of 2019 and 2020. “As breeders, we understand….
Tribute To Hot Walkers
Tribute To Hot Walkers By Michael Fenrich This scribe was once a hot walker. I used to hot walk horses for D.Wayne Lukas and Todd Pletcher. I was at both….
Winx, the world’s highest-earning Thoroughbred, joins Breyer stable
Some horses make history, while others run away with it! Breyer® is proud to honor the amazing achievements of Australian Thoroughbred racing superstar Winx by making her their newest Thoroughbred….
American Racehorse to Pause Publication of Print Magazine Due to COVID-19
Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, American Racehorse is pausing the publication of its print magazine. We hope to resume printing in the near future and look forward to reporting….
Texas 2-Year-Old Sale Cancelled, Consignments to be Promoted Online
The Texas Thoroughbred Association and Lone Star Park have announced that the Texas 2-Year-Olds in Training Sale scheduled for April 3 has been cancelled due to the coronavirus pandemic. All….
Updates Regarding the COVID-19 Pandemic
Following are updates from tracks around the country regarding the COVID-19 pandemic and how it is affecting racing. For the most current information, please visit the specific track’s website or….
Texas Summer Yearling Sale Set for August 24 at Lone Star Park
This year’s Texas Summer Yearling and Mixed Sale has been set for Monday, August 24, at Lone Star Park at Grand Prairie. This will mark the fifth renewal of the….
Apprentice Chel-C Bailey Scores First Career Victory at Oaklawn
Chel-c Bailey is a winner on the mat, the octagon and now the track after the apprentice jockey recorded her first career victory aboard Burtnjoe in Friday’s first race at….
Henderson prepares strong team for Cheltenham 2020
Nicky Henderson has not won the Cheltenham Festival Trainer’s title since 2012 when he saddled a record seven winners. Irish trainers Willie Mullins (five times) and Gordon Elliott (twice) have….
Purse Increase Reflected in First Condition Book for Indiana Grand Meet
Indiana Grand Racing & Casino will kick off its 18th season of Thoroughbred and Quarter Horse racing Tuesday, April 14 and the action just got a little sweeter for the….
First Foal by Code West Arrives at WestWin Farms in Oklahoma
The first foal from the stallion Code West was foaled early this morning at WestWin Farms in Oklahoma. Sephora, the dam of the colt who was foaled at 4:03 AM,….
The World’s Most Advanced Equine Ambulance Now Available to Horsemen
Horsemen’s Track and Equipment and SCTrailers have joined forces to create the most advanced equine ambulance in the world. The Equine Medical Transport unit offers several unique features that set….
Best of the British vs American Race Horses
One of the best, and most popular, sports in the world has to be horse racing. Both the UK and USA are home to some historically important race courses and….