Equine Herpes Virus Confirmed in Texas
The Texas Animal Health Commission (TAHC) confirmed Equine Herpes Virus (EHV-1) in two horses in El Paso County, Texas. Both horses showed signs of respiratory illness, fever and nasal discharge,….
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Texas Racing Commission Repeals Historical Racing
The Texas Racing Commission on Thursday voted by a 5 to 4 margin to repeal rules for historical racing at Texas racetracks. The vote seemingly ends a drawn-out ordeal dating….
Leading Oklahoma Stallion Oratory Passes Away
Oratory, one of Oklahoma’s leading stallions, has been euthanized following an accident while recovering from surgery to address a nerve problem. The son of Pulpit stood at Francisco and Lori….
Oaklawn Increases Overnight Purses and Three Stakes
Effective Saturday, Oaklawn is increasing overnight purses by as much as $3,000 and three stakes by $50,000. For the first time in its 112-year history, Oaklawn is approaching an average….
First Winner for Late Texas Stallion Unbridled’s Heart Comes on Valentine’s Day
Former Texas stallion Unbridled’s Heart, who passed away last year due to complications from colic, was represented by his first winner on Valentine’s Day when his daughter Big Hearted Gal….
Suddenbreakingnews Takes Southwest Stakes at Oaklawn
Samuel Henderson’s Suddenbreakingnews made headlines Monday when he rallied from last in the 14-horse field to win the $500,000 Southwest Stakes (G3) by 2 ¾ lengths over Whitmore in front….
Will Rogers Downs Thoroughbred Meet to Open with Increased Purses
Trainers, horses and fans alike are gearing up for the return of Thoroughbred racing to Cherokee Casino Will Rogers Downs on March 14. In its 10th year in operation, the….
Expect Royalty, Bully Good Upset Texas-bred Stakes at Sam Houston
The stakes action on Saturday night included three features with two upsets in the $50,000 Houston Distaff and $50,000 Houston Turf and impressive finish in the $50,000 Sam Houston Sprint….
Prairie Meadows Sets 2016 Racing Schedule
With opening day of the 2016 Thoroughbred season less than three months away, Prairie Meadows Race Track and Casino has set the calendar and schedule for the 27th season of….
Minnesota Thoroughbred Association Announces Board, Sale Incentives
The Minnesota Thoroughbred Association’s Board of Directors named their 2016 slate of officers in the January meeting. Jay Dailey was re-elected President for a fourth consecutive term. Cameron Mahlum was….
Ivan Fallunovalot Named 2015 Texas Horse of the Year
In one of the closest races in the history of Texas-bred racing, three horses finished within three points of each other for the title of Texas Horse of the Year,….
Texas-bred My Master Plan, by Oklahoma stallion Oratory, Set for $100K Stakes at Oaklawn
Trainer Donnie K. Von Hemel is scheduled to take two shots at Grade 1 winner Nickname in Saturday’s $100,000 Martha Washington Stakes for 3-year-old fillies Saturday at Oaklawn. He has….
Remington Park Reschedules Beginning of Horse Activity for Quarter Horse Meet
Training exercises for horses preparing for the beginning of the 2016 American Quarter Horse Season at Remington Park have been rescheduled. After thorough discussions with Oklahoma’s horsemen’s groups and respected….
Jack Van Berg Enjoying Being Back in the Saddle at Oaklawn
Jack Van Berg normally holds court during training hours at Oaklawn from his pickup truck parked on the grandstand apron. That wasn’t the case on a windy, cold Jan. 4….
Forever Unbridled, Da Big Hoss Win Graded Stakes at Sam Houston
It was a superb night of racing at Sam Houston Race Park with exhilarating performances by Forever Unbridled in the Grade 3, $400,000 Houston Ladies Classic and Da Big Hoss….
Ivan Fallunovalot Wins King Cotton for Second Time
Lewis Matthews Jr.’s Ivan Fallunovalot, sent off as the even-money favorite, drew off from his competition late to win Saturday’s $100,000 King Cotton Stakes for the second year in a….
Newest Issue of American Racehorse Features Lady’s Secret, Triple Crown Winner Assault
The January/February issue of American Racehorse (formerly Southern Racehorse) magazine is now available online by clicking here. This issue of American Racehorse magazine includes articles about the great Oklahoma-bred racemare….
Oklahoma Tracks Announce Policy Regarding EHV-1 Equine Herpesvirus
Due to the serious nature of a recent outbreak of the neurologic strain of Equine Herpesvirus (EHV-1) at racetracks in the southwest United States, the following policy has been adopted….
Texas-bred Ivan Fallunovalot Favored in King Cotton at Oaklawn
Ivan Fallunovalot has been installed the 2-1 program favorite for the $100,000 King Cotton Stakes for older sprinters Saturday at Oaklawn. Probable post time for the race, the eighth of….
Texas Racing Loses Former THP Chairman and NHBPA President John O. Roark
On Saturday, January 23, 2016, the Texas racing industry lost a longtime supporter and leader, former Texas Horsemen’s Partnership Chairman and National Horsemen’s Benevolent and Protective Association (NHBPA) President John….