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Owendale takes charge late to win Lexington at Keeneland
Owendale rallied to take charge entering the stretch and went on to win the US$200,000 Lexington Stakes by 1 3/4 lengths over Anothertwistafate at Keeneland
Pimlico to lose 6,670 seats for Preakness at aging Pimlico
BALTIMORE (AP) — The northern grandstand at Pimlico Race Course has significantly deteriorated and will be closed for the Preakness in May. The Stronach Group
Record-breaking Australian mare Winx draws outside gate for final race
SYDNEY (AP) — Seven-year-old mare Winx will start from barrier 9 in the 2,000-meter Queen Elizabeth Stakes at Randwick as she attempts to finish her
Horse racing returns as gaming parlours open in Virginia
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Horses soon will race again at Colonial Downs, and Virginians will be able to bet on them and play slots-style machines
Top scientists make breakthrough in stem cell research for tendon injuries
A new form of stem cell treatment could give horses a better chance of recovering from tendon injuries, researchers have suggested. Stem cell researchers at
Filly Cathedral Reader euthanized after race at Keeneland
LEXINGTON, Ky. (AP) — Keeneland says that filly Cathedral Reader has been euthanized after a "catastrophic injury" sustained during the Madison Stakes on Saturday. Cathedral
Can Tiger Roll become first horse to win three straight Grand Nationals?
LONDON, United Kingdom (AFP) - Tiger Roll put his name alongside Grand National legend Red Rum on Saturday by winning the greatest steeplechase in the world
Baltimore lawmakers oppose bill due to Preakness concerns
ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) — Baltimore lawmakers in the Maryland House of Delegates voted unanimously Saturday to oppose a measure to let The Stronach Group use
Roadster’s late surge earns victory in Santa Anita Derby
Through the far turn of Saturday's Grade 1, US$1 million Santa Anita Derby, Roadster appeared out of contention not just on the day, but for
Tacitus wins Wood Memorial
NEW YORK (AP) — Tacitus has won the US$750,000 Wood Memorial at Aqueduct, earning 100 qualifying points for the Kentucky Derby. Ridden by Jose Ortiz,
Favoured Vekoma cruises to Blue Grass victory at Keeneland
LEXINGTON, Ky. (AP) — Favoured Vekoma pulled away down the stretch to earn a 3 ½-length victory in the US$1 million Blue Grass Stakes at
'Superstar' Tiger Roll emulates National legend Red Rum
AINTREE, United Kingdom (AFP) - Tiger Roll put his name alongside legend Red Rum on Saturday winning back to back Grand Nationals in stunning style.