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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

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

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

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

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,

Champion Australian trainer arrested for using electric shock devices: media
SYDNEY, Australia | AFP | - A Melbourne Cup-winning horse trainer was recently arrested over corruption allegations, local media reported, following a police investigation into

Jockey Victor Espinoza eyeing comeback in mid-February
ARCADIA, Calif. (AP) — Triple Crown-winning jockey Victor Espinoza says doctors have cleared him to resume his Hall of Fame riding career. Espinoza exercised two

Jockey Kent Desormeaux rides 6,000th career winner
ARCADIA, Calif. (AP) — Jockey Kent Desormeaux rallied X S Gold over the final furlong at Santa Anita to earn his 6,000th career victory. The

US Triple Crown winner Justify gets Horse of the Year, Irad Ortiz Jnr top jockey
HALLANDALE BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Justify finished unbeaten, on and off the track. The Triple Crown winner for 2018 added Horse of the Year to

New Mexico regulators to provide more info on racino process
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — New Mexico horse racing regulators said Thursday they will comply with a request by Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham for more information

'3-horse spill' hospitalizes jockeys, 2 horses euthanized in Maryland
LAUREL, Md. (AP) — Authorities say a "three-horse spill" during a race in Maryland sent three jockeys to the hospital and led to two horses

Kentucky Derby purse up to US$3 million; 1st boost in 14 years
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — The Kentucky Derby's purse will be raised to US$3 million this May, an increase of US$1 million and the first boost