Fields Set for Texas Stallion Stakes at Sam Houston
Thoroughbred stakes action continues at Sam Houston Race Park on Saturday, February 23. The evening will include the running of the $65,000 Jim’s Orbit and $65,000 Two Altazano divisions of….
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Prairie Meadows Releases First 2019 Thoroughbred Condition Book, Includes Starters Bonus Incentive, Purse Participation, and Overall Purse Increases
Prairie Meadows Casino, Racetrack, & Hotel announces the release of Condition Book 1, which covers the first 14 racing days of the 2019 Thoroughbred season at the Altoona, Iowa racetrack…..
Newest Issue of American Racehorse Now Online with Features about Lexington (the horse), Oklahoma’s C.R. Trout, Track Superintendents, Social Media, Healthy Foals and More
The Winter 2019 issue of American Racehorse magazine is now available online by clicking here. This issue includes articles about Lexington, one of America’s first great racehorses and stallions; the important….
Keeneland Library, Now 80, Schedules Special Events for Early 2019
The Keeneland Library, which is celebrating its 80th anniversary this year, over the next few months will present several exhibits and special events, including the popular Library Lecture Series, to….
Live Thoroughbred racing returns to Will Rogers Downs March 25
The trainers, jockeys and equine athletes alike are arriving once again for the 28-day Thoroughbred meet returning to Cherokee Casino Will Rogers Downs on March 25. Track representatives are optimistic….
Direct Dial Named 2018 Texas Horse of the Year
William S. Farish’s homebred Direct Dial has been named the 2018 Texas Horse of the Year, the Texas Thoroughbred Association announced today. The Texas-bred colt also received Texas Champion 3-Year-Old….
Getting Ready for Summer Racing at Del Mar and Saratoga
Even though it’s still cold and snowy in some parts of the country, it won’t be long before summer is here and that means two of the premier horse racing….
Who Will Avoid Cause of Causes’ Fate at 2019 Grand National?
American thoroughbred Cause of Causes knows the disappointment of missing out at the Grand National, finishing second in the 2017 version of the most prestigious jumps race in the world…..
Britain Gears Up for Cheltenham Festival Amid Period of Reflection
When we speak of poor preparations for a racing festival, it usually suggests a difficult time for a particular trainer or horse. But the Cheltenham Festival (12th-15th March) has had….
Previewing the Fountain of Youth Stakes
Our focus will be at Gulfstream Park this week as our highlighted race will be the $400,000 Fountain of Youth Stakes for three year olds going a mile and a….
Horse Racing Betting Tips for Top Events in 2019
Horse Racing Betting Tips For 2019 Get the latest horse racing tips and get ready to place your bets on the big races of 2019 with the top online casinos….
A Guide to the Best Race Tracks in the US
Live horse racing is an unforgettable experience and the excitement and roar of the crowd is second to none. In the United States, fans can find some of the best….
Longtime Texas Stallion Dixieland Heat Dies at Age 29
Dixieland Heat, the longtime Texas stallion who achieved fame as the sire of Eclipse Award winner Xtra Heat, died earlier this month at age 29 at Sue Cook’s Richland Ranch….
Multiple Graded Stakes Winner Blueskiesnrainbows Relocated to Oklahoma
Blueskiesnrainbows (English Channel-Cho Cho San, by Deputy Minister) has moved to stand the 2019 breeding season in Sallisaw, Oklahoma, the home base of owner Kelly Mitchell’s Bad Boy Racing. He….
San Antonio Horse Sale Company Announces Dates for Two Texas Auctions
The San Antonio Horse Sale Company, which earlier this month announced it was returning to the auction business after a 17-year hiatus, is pleased to announce the dates and location….
A Long Day’s Night: An Inside Look at What Track Superintendents Do Every Day
A Long Day’s Night The job of a track superintendent is difficult and sometimes thankless but also among the most important in racing By Jennie Rees and Denis Blake A….
Grade 1 Winner Midnight Bisou Headlines Sunday’s Houston Ladies Classic
Millionaire Midnight Bisou will begin her 4-year-old campaign as the 3-5 favorite in Sunday’s Grade 3, $300,000 Houston Ladies Classic, the richest race of the Sam Houston Race Park Thoroughbred….
Stonerside Sprint at Sam Houston to Honor Bob McNair
A field of eight will compete Sunday in the $50,000 Stonerside Sprint. The six-furlong feature, formerly named the Sam Houston Sprint Cup, was renamed this year to honor the late….
Equine Sales Company Announces Complete 2019 Auction Schedule
Equine Sales Company has released its complete 2019 schedule of sales after previously announcing that the 2-Year-Olds in Training Sale will be held April 2. All auctions will be held….
Previewing the 2019 Kentucky Derby
There’s still a chill in the air but it’s never too early to start thinking about the Kentucky Derby to be run on the first Saturday in May at historic….