Monty Roberts, a celebrated equestrian trainer and “horse whisperer” who promoted techniques of natural horsemanship that involved humane and nonviolent methods of training horses, passed away Friday at his home in Solvang, California. He was 91. According to his daughter…
The Glorious Goodwood euphoria didn't last long, did it? By Monday morning, the Jockey Club had announced its intention to join Ascot and Plumpton in discontinuing its membership of the Racecourse Association (RCA) at the end of this year. The…
Coolmore has appointed Brian McGuire as Racing Manager at its Australian operation, the farm announced on Monday. The appointment was revealed by Tom Magnier, who said, “We are pleased to announce that Brian McGuire has been appointed Racing Manager at…
It looked the obvious outcome on paper beforehand, but Juddmonte's Livenka (Bated Breath) still had to go through the motions and deliver in Monday's valuable Ballyhane Stakes and she did so in style. Heavily favoured by the weights for the…
Hall of Fame jockey Mike Smith has been appointed to the Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority's Racetrack Safety Standing Committee. “I'm honored to join HISA's Racetrack Safety Standing Committee and contribute to the work being done to protect horses and…
The inaugural 'Foal to Finish Line' forum will take place before racing at Newmarket on Saturday, August 8, with the aim of giving racegoers an insight to the world of bloodstock and sales. The brainchild of sales consignor Jamie Railton,…
Johnny (don't call him John; we'll explain) Velazquez has been as solid a jockey who has ever called Saratoga Race Course his summer stage. He is the all-time leading rider at arguably the most competitive race meet in the world.…
After 35 years of perfect attendance at Saratoga, I decided to play hooky, and I headed over to England to goof off this summer. Being a horse racing junkie, after a few weeks of abstinence, I needed to get a…
A new six-race series of races for 3-year-olds, to be conducted at Churchill Downs, Belmont Park, and Saratoga Race Course from May to September, will debut in 2027 under a partnership between Churchill Downs Incorporated and New York Racing Association,…
Zavateri will drop back to seven furlongs for the Sky Bet City of York Stakes after mixing it with the best milers in the Sussex Stakes at Goodwood on his return. Eve Johnson Houghton's star performer had not been seen…