Cazoo St Leger: Johnny Murtagh set to write the name in history books
Victory or loss, there will be a major milestone when Irish trainer, Johnny Murtaghrides Ottoman Emperor, the second favourite at St Leger in Doncaster. It will be a major step….
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Cazoo St Leger: Hurricane Lane the “favourite” as Godolphin hunt seventh Doncaster Classic win
Irish-bred, British-trained Thoroughbred racehorse, Hurricane Lane is set to race at the Cazoo St Leger as favourite as he attempts to give Godolphin a seventh win in the Doncaster Classic…..
St Leger Festival: Stradivarius wins second Doncaster Cup under Italian Rider Frankie Dettori
Stradivarius produced yet another incredible performance to win the Doncaster Cup for the second time. The Superstar stayer owned by John and Thady Gosdenhas dominated in recent campaigns, with his….
Turf Paradise Races To Go Ahead After Many Concerns
When it comes to horse racing within the state of Arizona, there is only one track that springs to mind and with more than 60 years of events taking place….
The Amazing History of the Melbourne Cup
If you ask any American horse racing fan, they will probably tell you that the Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs is the world’s most famous, historic and important race. But….
Previewing the 2021 Breeders’ Cup Classic, including top runners and field favorites
The horse-racing world will turn its attention to southern California on November 6 as Del Mar Racetrack hosts one of the biggest events in any calendar: The Breeders’ Cup Classic…..
Champion crowned top dog in Weiner Dog Races at Indiana Grand
Indiana Grand Racing & Casino offered a special Saturday program filled with Quarter Horse racing Aug. 14. Included on the early afternoon program was Hot Diggity Dog Weiner Dog Racing with….
Horseracing: A Beginner’s Guide
Horseracing is a sport that is simple enough to understand. A jockey races their horse against others in attempts of winning. However, like most things, there is more to it….
Track Superintendent Field Day to be Hosted at Gulfstream Park in 2022
The 2022 edition of Track Superintendent Field Day will be held June 12-14 at Gulfstream Park in Hallandale Beach, Florida. This will mark the first time the event, which debuted….
Beginner Racing Fan Mistakes
Horse racing is one of the biggest and certainly most popular sporting events around the world, and it comes with an extremely healthy betting scene too as the thousands of….
Duane Swingley honored by ITOBA at Indiana Grand Racing & Casino
Duane Swingley, longtime horseman in the state of Indiana, was recognized by the Indiana Thoroughbred Owners and Breeders Association (ITOBA) for his commitment to Thoroughbred racing. Swingley was honored during….
Full house watches first ever Exotic Animal Racing at Indiana Grand
A full house of racing fans came out to Indiana Grand Saturday, July 24 to witness a first of its kind in the state of Indiana. The track hosted ostrich, camel and zebra….
Golden day planned at York as Ward eyes Atlantic crossing for Pal
RACING fans in the North of England should be welcoming a special visitor in August, with Wesley Ward ready to bring American sprint king Golden Pal over for his first….
Upstate Utopia at Saratoga
By Michael Fenrich Last year during the pandemic there were no fans at Saratoga. This year fans can escape upstate to Saratoga to watch the equine athletes. “Very excited to….
Lenny K, first foal sired by Oklahoma stallion Den’s Legacy, wins Woodbine maiden race in blazing time
Lenny K, an Ontario-bred gelding by Oklahoma stallion Den’s Legacy, broke his maiden at Woodbine on July 8 with an eye-catching win by 2 ¾ lengths with a fast clocking….
Top 3 Earning American Horses
The Newmarket course in Salisbury, New York, a stretch of what is now known as the Hempstead Plains of Long Island, New York, first hosted horse racing in the United….
Oklahoma Derby and Springboard Mile Top 2021 Remington Park Thoroughbred Season Schedule
Remington Park’s 2021 Thoroughbred Season stakes schedule is punctuated by the Grade 3, $400,000 Oklahoma Derby on Sunday, Sept. 26, and the $400,000 Springboard Mile on Sunday, Dec. 19, the….
Martin Racing Announces Passing of Co-Founder Denise Martin
It is with great sadness that Martin Racing announces the passing of Denise Martin, the co-founder, and heart, of Martin Racing, a Thoroughbred and Standardbred breeding and racing organization based….
Track Supers Field Day Returns After One-Year Hiatus with Strong Attendance
More than 100 attendees representing approximately 70 tracks, training centers and farms convened at Indiana Grand Racing and Casino for the 20th renewal of Track Superintendents’ Field Day on June….
Horse Racing Movies
You wouldn’t think that horse racing is a rich subgenre of the sports movie genre. I mean, how many horse racing movies could there be anyway? Well, the answer is….