First Winner for Texas Stallion Preferred Issue
Texas stallion Preferred Issue was represented by his first winner on February 27 as his son Unbridled’s Issue scored in a maiden special weight race at Fair Grounds. The 3-year-old….
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Sam Houston Announces EHV-1 Policy
Due to the serious nature of the recent outbreak of the neurological strain of Equine Herpesvirus (EHV-1), the following entry policy will be implemented at Sam Houston Race Park, effective….
Louisiana-bred Mobile Bay Captures $100,000 Maxxam Gold Cup at Sam Houston
Saturday’s Maxxam Racing Festival featured four stakes highlighted by the running of the $100,000 Maxxam Gold Cup. A field of 11 was assembled for the mile and one-eighth main track….
Texas-bred Ivan Fallunovalot On Fence for Hot Spring Stakes at Oaklawn
Multiple stakes-winning sprinter Ivan Fallunovalot, the 2015 Texas Horse of the Year, is iffy for the $100,000 Hot Springs Stakes Saturday at Oaklawn because of a quarter-crack that popped up….
Weast Hill, Easter Indy Win Arkansas-bred Stakes at Oaklawn
Oaklawn Park over the weekend held two stakes for Arkansas-bred runners with $100,000 on the line in each race. Easter Indy proved she’s the top female horse bred in Arkansas….
Grade 2 Winner Excaper to Stand at River Oaks in Oklahoma
Excaper, winner of the Connaught Cup (G2) and runner in the Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Turf (G1), has been retired to stand at Francisco Bravo’s River Oaks Farms in Oklahoma as….
Louisiana-bred Stakes Winner Populist Politics Claimed, Retired by Amoss and Klaravich
Populist Politics, a tough Louisiana-bred stakes winner who won for the 10th time in his 45-race on Wednesday night at Delta Downs, has been claimed for $4,000 and retired by….
Lone Star Park Announces EHV-1 Policy
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 entry policy has been….
Remington’s Springboard Mile Proves to be Key Race at Oaklawn
Five horses entered in the $250,000 Springboard Mile for 2-year-olds on Dec. 13 at Remington Park have won races at the Oaklawn meeting, including two important races on the road….
Indiana Grand Releases $4.4 Million Stakes Schedule
A total of 36 Thoroughbred stakes races valued at more than $4.4 million will be featured during the 2016 racing season at Indiana Grand Racing & Casino. The season, which….
Ride on Curlin Headlines Maxxam Gold Cup at Sam Houston
The Maxxam Gold Cup Racing Festival is set for Saturday night at Sam Houston Race Park and will feature four stakes. Nationally prominent horsemen are shipping in runners for the….
Condition Book and Stall Applications Available for Prairie Meadows Meet
Condition Book 1, covering the first 14 days of the 2016 Thoroughbred season at Prairie Meadows Racetrack and Casino, is now available both online and in print. “We’re confident that….
Thievery and Bravura Capture Texas Stallion Stakes at Sam Houston
An enthusiastic crowd was on hand Saturday night at Sam Houston Race Park for an entertaining mix of wiener dog races and two quality fields competing in the Clarence Scharbauer….
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,….
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….