#UK RACING: Triple Time Springs 33-1 Shock In Royal Ascot Queen Anne

Triple Time narrowly denied Frankie Dettori a dream start to his final appearance at Royal Ascot in the curtain-raising Queen Anne Stakes. Dettori, who announced in December that he will bring his glittering riding career to an end later this year, has a strong book rides at a meeting he has dominated and looked to have an excellent […]

#UK RACING: Paddington Delivers Royal Ascot Landmark For O'Brien

Aidan O'Brien said he was looking forward to "his marmalade and toast" after Paddington's victory in the feature St James's Palace Stakes made him the all-time record winning trainer at Royal Ascot on Tuesday. Irish 2000 Guineas winner Paddington strode clear of Frankie Dettori on English 2000 Guineas champion Chaldean to give O'Brien his 83rd […]

#US RACING: Todd Pletcher Fined, Suspended, For Medication Infraction

A month to the day after the New York State Gaming Commission released a ruling disqualifying Forte from the Grade 1 Hopeful for a meloxicam overage, the commission has levied another fine and suspension against trainer Todd Pletcher for a positive test. The ruling, dated Sunday, cites an overage of phenylbutazone, a pain reliever commonly […]

#US RACING: Zenyatta, 2010 Horse of the Year, Delivers Last Foal

Zenyatta, the 2010 Horse of the Year, has delivered her last foal with her broodmare career ending. She delivered a filly at Lane's End Farm in Kentucky on Friday night, according to her website. "The foaling was filled with ease and elegance and both mom and baby are in excellent health and exude happiness," a […]

#US RACING: 2nd Horse Fatality In 24 Hours After Belmont Stakes

Another horse has died after racing at Belmont Park, the second fatality in 24 hours after the Belmont Stakes. Mashnee Girl fell near the quarter pole and sustained a catastrophic injury to her left front leg, according to New York Racing Association spokesman Pat McKenna. The 5-year-old mare was euthanized due to the severity of […]

#US RACING: Jena Antonucci Becomes 1st Female Trainer To Win A Triple Crown Race

Jena Antonucci turned a Triple Crown marred by thoroughbred deaths on the track and threatened by bad air quality from wildfires in Canada into a celebration for racing and women. Arcangelo took the lead at the top of the stretch and won the Belmont Stakes on Saturday, making the 47-year-old Antonucci the first female trainer […]