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Saudi racing officials announced Wednesday the inaugural $20 million Saudi Cup, at nine furlongs on dirt, will be run February 29, 2020 at King Abdulaziz
A trio of Curlin colts topped the Fasig-Tipton Saratoga Selected Yearlings Sale Tuesday. Two Curlin colts each sold for $1.5 million, with a third going
New York’s Governor, Andrew Coumo, made his first trip to Saratoga Race Course today, in honor of the recently departed Marylou Whitney. Cuomo was seen
As part of its 125th anniversary celebration, The Jockey Club is sharing “Thoroughbred,” a video produced by The Jockey Club in 1974 that showcases the
Equine fatalities at New York Racing Association racetracks have significantly lessened in recent years. However, some trainers consistently send out horses that breakdown at a
Everyone always wanted to be a handicapper. Now everyone wants to a meteorologist. I am sure this also rings true for weather presenters. However, no
Jimmy Picou, a former jockey and trainer, died Friday at age 85. Picou first rode in the 1940’s and retired at the end of 2004
Thoroughbred horse racing in the US is addicted to drugs. It runs so deep that it has become the norm. And worse, because it is
The Jockey Club Wednesday sent out an email alerting the public that the Coalition for Horse Race Integrity put on a full-court press in its
By Ken Weingartner July 9, 2019–The Standardbred Transition Alliance (STA) is seeking an administrator for the 501(c)3 charitable organization. The STA has a mission to
When you embarrass Thoroughbred racing on a national stage your career is toast. Hall of Fame trainer Jerry Hollendorfer is the latest sacrificial lamb to
The Kentucky Horse Racing Commission today began posting complete equine mortality information on its website. Without prior notice, the KHRC listed the names of six
The board of directors of the Breeders’ Cup today unanimously elected to keep the 2019 event at Santa Anita Park. “Foremost among the core values
Tuesday, June 18, 2019 Sometimes politicians can be sharp and New York State Senator Joseph Addabbo, Jr. is one of the sharpest. Last week Addabbo
