#US RACING: Charlatan returns in style at Santa Anita – watch video replay

  Charlatan is officially back. Making his first start Saturday since a June ankle surgery, the Bob Baffert trainee romped to victory in the Grade 1, US$300,000 Malibu Stakes. Sent off as the 8-5 second choice, Charlatan easily bested 6-5 favourite and fellow 3-year-old Speightstown colt Nashville. Charlatan covered seven furlongs over the Santa Anita […]

#UK RACING: Racehorse called 'Jungle Bunny' forced to change name after racism storm

The British Horseracing Authority has stepped in to demand that a horse called 'Jungle Bunny' change its name after it was branded "racist and offensive" by some racing fans - although others have been left bemused by the step. The horse, which is a descendent of famed racehorse Bungle Inthejungle, came an ignominious sixth in Saturday's […]

#US RACING: The best trainers according to statistics

One decade ago Bob Baffert, Steve Asmussen and Todd Pletcher were considered the best trainers in their respective regions of the country. Ten years later, little has changed regarding the high status of all three trainers, but statistically speaking, two new faces have emerged to challenge for top billing. Chad Brown was just getting started in […]