Horse Racing
Request for Bob Baffert-trained Arkansas Derby winner Muth to run in Kentucky Derby denied
A judge has denied a request by the owner of Bob Baffert-trained Arkansas Derby winner Muth for the colt to run in next month's 150th Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs.
Maryland lawmakers approve plan to rebuild Pimlico, home of the Preakness
Maryland lawmakers approved a plan to rebuild Baltimore's storied but antiquated Pimlico Race Course and transfer the track to state control in the waning hours of the state's legislative session on Monday.
U.S. horse racing deaths up slightly in 2023 from 2022, according to annual federal report
Horse racing deaths in the United States increased slightly in 2023 from 2022, according to the annual report released Wednesday by the federally mandated agency that began regulating the sport two years ago.
9 additional 3-year-olds are eligible to race in Triple Crown series after late payments
Tapalo, a contender in Saturday's Santa Anita Derby, is among nine 3-year-olds that were made eligible to compete in the Triple Crown series with a late $6,000 payment.
Laurel River wins $12 million Dubai World Cup by record 8 1/2 lengths
Laurel River rallied to win the $12 million Dubai World Cup by a record-setting 8 1/2 lengths on Saturday at Meydan Racecourse.
China’s gambling hub of Macao holds its final horse race, ending a tradition of over 40 years
After more than 40 years, Macao's horse racing track hosted its final races on Saturday, bringing an end to the sport in the city famous for its massive casinos.
Maryland eyes plan to rebuild Pimlico, home of the Preakness
A new plan to rebuild Baltimore's storied but deteriorating Pimlico Race Course and transfer the track to state control is making a late charge down the stretch of Maryland's legislative session.
Racing authority reports equine fatality rate of 1.23 per 1,000 at tracks under its jurisdiction
Horse racing's federal oversight body says racetracks under its jurisdiction experienced 1.23 racing-related equine fatalities per 1,000 starts in 2023, a much lower rate than at tracks outside its watch.
Investigation finds no definitive cause of death for 13 Saratoga race horses
A review of 14 horse deaths at Saratoga Race Course last summer found no definitive cause of why they happened, saying rainfall "could not be overlooked" as a factor.
NYRA is spearheading a study on the impacts of various surfaces in horse racing
The New York Racing Association is spearheading a study to evaluate the impact of various surfaces on equine injuries and fatalities.
Santa Anita postpones Friday’s card in wake of historic rains in Southern California
Santa Anita has postponed Friday's nine-race card to give time for horses to return to a normal routine after training was suspended since last weekend.
346 horses nominated to compete in Triple Crown series, but none of Baffert’s will run in Derby
A total of 346 3-year-olds have been made eligible to compete in this year's Triple Crown series during the early nomination period.
Churchill Downs moves Kentucky Derby post draw ahead one week
Churchill Downs will move the post draws for the 150th Kentucky Derby and Oaks to one full week before horse racing's marquee event on May 4, a switch intended to provide better handicapping information for bettors and have entries on site earlier.
Kentucky Derby purse raised for 150th race in May
The Kentucky Derby purse has been raised to $5 million for the 150th edition in May.
Md. panel proposes rebuilding Preakness’ home of Pimlico, ending races in Laurel
The home of the Triple Crown's Preakness Stakes would be rebuilt and placed under state control, while another track would close, under a plan to "fundamentally change" thoroughbred horse racing in Maryland.
Bobby Ussery, Hall of Fame jockey whose horse was DQ’d in 1968 Kentucky Derby, dies at 88
Bobby Ussery, a Hall of Fame jockey who won the 1967 Kentucky Derby and then crossed the finish line first in the 1968 edition only to be disqualified days later, has died. He was 88.
Owner changes retirement plans for Kentucky winner Rich Strike, colt won’t hit sales block
Rich Strike, upset winner of the 2022 Kentucky Derby, won't be on the sales block at Keeneland on Friday.
Rich Strike, 80-1 winner of the 2022 Kentucky Derby, is retired and to be sold as stallion prospect
Rich Strike, upset winner of the 2022 Kentucky Derby, has been retired after injuries kept him from returning to racing. The 4-year-old colt will be offered for sale as a stallion prospect.
Cody Dorman, who watched namesake horse win Breeders’ Cup race, dies on trip home
Cody Dorman, the teenager who watched his namesake horse Cody's Wish win at the Breeders' Cup, has died. He was 17.
The spate of racehorse deaths this year has Breeders’ Cup under intense scrutiny
After horse deaths marred this year's Kentucky Derby and Preakness, and two more occurred days ahead of the world championships, safety at the Breeders' Cup is under intense scrutiny.
