Horse urine, blood samples stolen from Louisiana racetrack
BOSSIER CITY, La. (AP) — Somebody stole about three dozen samples of horse urine and blood from a Louisiana racetrack. Bossier (BOH-zher) City spokeswoman Traci Landry says nothing else was stolen during a break-in discovered Jan. 12 at Harrah's Louisiana Downs Casino and Racetrack. A police news release Wednesday said the monetary value of the […]
Hall of Fame jockey Gary Stevens joins Fox Sports as analyst
NEW YORK (AP) — Hall of Fame jockey Gary Stevens is joining Fox Sports and the New York Racing Association's live shows as a racing analyst. He retired from riding in November because of a back injury. Stevens won nine Triple Crown races and 11 Breeders' Cup races during his career. He turns 56 in […]
Saratoga Race Course's summer season 1 week longer
SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. (AP) — Saratoga Race Course's summer meet has a new, longer schedule but the same number of racing days. The New York Racing Association announced on Thursday the meet will run from July 11 through Labor Day on Sept. 2. The start is a week earlier, but the number of live racing […]
Game Winner among 362 horses eligible for American Triple Crown
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Unbeaten Game Winner, winner of the Breeders' Cup Juvenile and last year's 2-year-old champion, is among 362 3-year-old thoroughbreds made eligible during the early nomination period to compete in the Kentucky Derby, Preakness and Belmont Stakes. Other top horses include Gunmetal Gray, Improbable, Knicks Go, Mucho Gusto and Tax. Four fillies […]
British horse racing cancelled after equine flu outbreak
LONDON, United Kingdom (AFP) - All British horse racing was cancelled on Thursday (February 7) after three animals tested positive for equine influenza despite having been vaccinated against the disease. Horses from the infected yard raced on Wednesday at Ayr and Ludlow, potentially exposing a significant number of animals from yards across Britain and in […]
Kentucky Derby 2019 odds: Hidden Scroll’s price plummets
With 142 interests on William Hill US’ board to win the 2019 Kentucky Derby, one thing is apparent: If you have a strong opinion and plan to play the Las Vegas futures, bet a horse before his next start. Heading into the New Year, for instance, you could land Sham Stakes (G3) winner Gunmetal Gray […]
Australian trainer not contesting charges of possession of ‘batteries’
Australian trainer Darren Weir faces a ban of four years after deciding not to contest charges brought against him for the possession of equipment used to deliver electric shocks to horses. Police seized four of the illegal Taser-type devices at the Melbourne Cup winner's stables on 30 January. At a hearing with Racing Victoria, Mr […]
Millions feared lost as deadline for update on fate of Layezy Racing syndicate passes
Members of a horse racing owners club and associated betting syndicate have been left unsure of whether they will get any of their millions of pounds of savings back, after a promised update failed to materialise. More than 300 worried members of the Layezy Racing gambling syndicate - which is closing down - have set up […]
Harvey Wallbanger takes Holy Bull Stakes at 29-1
Harvey Wallbanger chose an opportune time to overcome his bout with second-itis. The runner-up in a trio of races to begin his career, then a winner last November at Churchill Downs, the colt earned a trip to the Grade 2, US$350,000 Holy Bull Stakes. He capitalized Saturday, running up the rail to the Kentucky Derby 2019 […]
Belina Josselyn first mare to win Prix d'Amerique in 20 years
PARIS, France | AFP | Favourite Belina Josselyn became the first mare to win trotting's prestigious Prix d'Amerique in 20 years at Vincennes on Sunday, giving driver Jean-Michel Bazire his fourth win in the race. Bazire claimed his first Prix d'Amerique win in 1999 by guiding Moni Maker to victory, the last time a mare […]