#US RACING: Poor Air Quality Leads to Friday Cancellation At Belmont, Laurel, Woodbine

Belmont Park, Laurel Park and Woodbine Racetrack have canceled racing Friday due to poor air quality. Smoke from wildfires continues to blanket Canada, the east coast of the United States, and even parts of the Midwest, leading to dangerous conditions for horses and humans. According to a New York Racing Association news release early Friday […]

#UK RACING: Dettori Draws A Blank On Royal Ascot Farewell

Frankie Dettori was deprived a fairytale farewell to Royal Ascot as the Italian superstar drew a blank on all his rides on Saturday's final day. After the high of landing the Ascot Gold Cup for a ninth time on Thursday Dettori bowed out in low key fashion, finishing down the field in a modest handicap. […]

#US RACING: Jockey Edgar Prado Enters Retirement

When Hall of Fame jockey Edgar Prado decided to leave his native Peru to ride in the United States, the plan was to come for a couple of years, make some money and become a lawyer. But as usually happens to the best-laid plans, love gets in the way. Prado fell in love with the […]