Wagering on U.S. races during the month of July experienced nearly a 4.5% decrease, while available purses saw an increase compared to a year ago, according to information released by Equibase on Tuesday. Total wagering of $908,834,520 on races during…
Some of the most highly anticipated races during the summer season are the 'baby' races during the boutique meetings at Saratoga and Del Mar and at Ellis Park, which attract its fair share of high-priced juveniles from a variety of…
The Triple Crown series, which captivated racing fans and provided the sport with some of its most electric moments since the series was first swept by Sir Barton in 1919, passed away Monday. It was 107. The cause of its…
Handicap winner My Ballyquinn leads 169 lots for the upcoming Tattersalls Online August Sale later this month. Set for 11 a.m. on Monday, August 10, the sale will end beginning at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, August 11 and features 145…
The Pennsylvania Thoroughbred Horsemen's Association (PTHA) is rolling out a new incentive called the PTHA Per Start Bonus Initiative Program, which is designed to encourage more participation in overnight races at Parx Racing during the late summer schedule and will…
This week we have the six fastest maidens, thanks to a tie for fifth. 5 (tie). NEWTON, DMR, 8/2-1st, 1 mile (Video) Beyer Speed Figure–84 (2nd) (c, 3, by Munnings-Secret Jewel, by Bernardini) O-SF Racing, Starlight Racing, Madaket Stables, Stonestreet…
Leading three-year-old sprinter Venetian Sun (Starman) has suffered an injury that will keep her on the sidelines for the rest of the season, Karl Burke revealed on Tuesday. “It's a big shame and, unfortunately, it happens,” said the trainer. “It's…
Rossa Ryan will be free to ride at York's Ebor Festival after the 28-day suspension he received at Sandown last week was reduced to 10 days on appeal. The on-course stewards at Sandown ruled that Ryan, partnering Thunder Home in…
As Golden Tempo crossed the finish line to win this year's Belmont Stakes in Saratoga, I watched Ande Phipps emerge from her box wearing the warm smile that had greeted friends for decades. My box sits diagonally behind hers. As…
SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. – Coincidence introduced Valerie de Bona and Christophe Clement. It proved to be the serendipitous first step toward a marriage that brought them to America, where they raised their family and were partners in a Hall of…