The latest 'Woodbine Week presented by Woodbine Entertainment' begins Aug. 11, celebrating the 166th running of the prestigious King's Plate. This year's race will be contested Aug. 16.
Human error was at the root cause of a snafu in which the starting gate was positioned at the wrong distance for the 12th race at Saratoga Race Course Aug. 9, according to a New York Racing Association release.
In the sixth race at Saratoga Race Course Aug. 8, 2-year-old first-time starter Aye Eye bumped the gate at the break, broke slowly, lagged 19 1/2 lengths behind, and ran one of the most impressive races of the summer meeting.
Sixty-four horses sold for a gross of $8,338,000, up 21.3% from last year, with the average of $130,281 rising 25.3%. The median also rose, to $105,000 from $89,000. Twenty horses failed to meet their reserve, resulting in an RNA rate of...
Baoma Corp's Himika scored a dominating 4 1/4 length win in the $150,500 Sorrento Stakes (G3) Aug. 10 at Del Mar, giving trainer Bob Baffert his ninth win in the race.
Although her Aug. 10 breeze didn't go exactly as planned, trainer Kenny McPeek got what he needed out of Thorpedo Anna ahead of the Aug. 23 Personal Ensign Stakes (G1).
After her dominant 15 1/2-length win in the July 19 Coaching Club American Oaks (G1), Scottish Lassie is being pointed to the $1 million Cotillion Stakes (G1) at Parx Racing Sept. 20.
After several starts that showed a promising future, Flying Dutchmen's Big Truzz put it altogether Aug. 10 for a dominant seven-length win in the $300,000 Ellis Park Derby.
After having a successful first breeze on turf in :49.70 on the Oklahoma Training Track Aug. 10, the plan is for Arkansas Derby (G1) winner Sandman to switch surfaces and compete in the $3.5 million Nashville Derby (G3T) at Kentucky...
Bill Mott is not known for sophomore turf sprinters, but the Hall of Famer sent out Juddmonte's Spiced Up to an upset win Aug. 10 in the $175,000 Mahony Stakes (G3T) at Saratoga Race Course.
Pennsylvania native Dominique Damico has been a horsewoman all her life, riding hunters and jumpers. Her already impressive career reached new heights Aug. 9 when a colt she bred—Diciassette won the Proud Man Stakes at Gulfstream Park.
Back from his year off through injury, siring sensation The Autumn Sun is set to resume serving duties this spring with an enlarged and high quality book of mares that has Arrowfield Stud bristling with excitement.
Sajir added a first win in the Prix Maurice de Gheest (G1) Aug. 10 to the glittering career haul of trainer Andre Fabre, who also trained Sajir's sire Make Believe for owner-breeder Prince Faisal.
Godolphin's homebred and two-time Breeders' Cup Turf (G1T) winner Rebel's Romance secured his eighth group 1 win in the Grosser Preis von Berlin (G1) at Hoopegarten Aug. 10.
Chopsticks became the first black-type winner for Godolphin's homebred sire Essential Quality when the 2-year-old filly won the $200,000 Debutante Stakes Aug. 10 at Ellis Park.
Thanks to purse innovations by the New York Racing Association, recent federal legislation, and anticipation of a new Belmont Park, consignors are optimistic about the market ahead for the Aug. 10-11 Fasig-Tipton New York-Bred Yearling...
Rest of the World team can upset home favourites, while Hugh Bowman has strong shot at being top points scorer A rejigged Shergar Cup at Ascot sees an end to the Ladies team that had been part of the contest since its inception and a...
Sprint-race winner landed big Ascot prize six days ago Owner revels in success of ‘four-grand foal’ A £30,000 yearling that turned out to be a Classic winner hooked Phil Cunningham into the racing game 20 years ago. A similarly shrewd...
Quinn yard notch second win in race in three years Mullins calls for Thurles to be saved after shock closure Three of the dozen runners in the Group Two King George Stakes at Goodwood on Friday had a Group One success to their name and...
Lightning caused officials to dispense with stalls start Merchant 10-1 for Leger after gutsy Gordon Stakes win There was nothing too glorious about a ragged flag start for the Group One Nassau Stakes, but much to appreciate about the...
Pacemaker given big lead after riders misjudge tactics Longest-priced Group One victor lands stunning spoils The teeth, perhaps, were slightly gritted, but Richard Hannon offered some perspective after watching his colt, Rosallion,...
Goodwood Cup hero breaks leg in latest running of race ‘It couldn’t be any worse. He was a special horse’ The result seemed immaterial after the Group One Goodwood Cup on Tuesday as confirmation arrived that Trueshan, one of the most...
A fatal injury to former winner Trueshan overshadows the opening day of Glorious Goodwood as Scandinavia gets the better of stablemate Illinois to win the Goodwood Cup.
Paul Johnson supports call to target online casino duty BHA warns current plan would cost horse racing £330m A radical alternative to Treasury plans to “harmonise” the rate of tax paid on online sports betting and high-risk casino gaming...
Barzalona rides 11-10 favourite to victory at Ascot Graffard trained Goliath to 25-1 win 12 months ago Five runners went to post for the 75th running of the King George VI & Queen Elizabeth Stakes on Saturday. Despite the limited...
A ruling body with a board focused entirely on the long-term health and interests of the sport would be a first for racing Around 80,000 people in Britain are employed in the horse racing industry. At least 1 million adults are estimated...
An effective end to the decades-old distinction between betting and gaming feels increasingly imminent The 12-week consultation on a Treasury proposal to “harmonise” the rate of duty levied on online betting – on racing and other sports...
Eve Johnson Houghton’s Royal Ascot winner has plenty in his favour in Saturday’s traditionally competitive contest Eve Johnson Houghton has drawn a blank with 14 previous runners in the Super Sprint at Newbury and recently described it...
Biggest-priced winner in race’s 149-year history Saba Desert claims Group Two Superlative Stakes at 6-1 The July Cup, sprinting’s midsummer championship race, came up with a boil-over to match the soaring temperatures as No Half...
Charlie Appleby targets major Stateside contest in which Group One winner was unlucky in running last year Royal Ascot last month was something of a struggle for Charlie Appleby but his “home” meeting this week has been a different story...
Champion jockey Oisin Murphy will be subject to enhanced testing both on and off the racecourse as part of "extremely strict" conditions on his riding licence following a drink-driving conviction.