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Top-class Thoroughbred racing returns to Ellis Park July 2, when the Henderson, Ky., oval opens its 25-day summer season featuring many of the sport's leading trainers and jockeys, along with a full lineup of fan events.
Bookmakers had a challenging Royal Ascot meeting, with punter-friendly results affecting the bottom line and the World Cup hitting turnover.
Highview Stud's first-season sire Mr Mozart will have the strongest representation of any freshman stallion at the New Zealand Bloodstock National Weanling Sale at Karaka, held June 25.
AmWager is offering bettors in 30 states the opportunity to bet all races on the June 27 Woodbine card with a 0% takeout for all pools, except show betting.
The Thoroughbred Retirement Foundation board member Michelle Keating has established a $25,000 matching gift challenge to support the organization's Annual Appeal.
Pegasus World Cup (G1) winner Skippylongstocking will target a 13th graded stakes victory in the $350,000 Monmouth Cup (G3) during the July 18 Haskell card at Monmouth Park, trainer Saffie Joseph Jr. said on the June 22 episode of BloodHorse…
On the June 22 episode of BloodHorse Monday: Trainer Saffie Joseph Jr. discusses White Abarrio ahead of the Stephen Foster Stakes (G1), BloodHorse editorial director Frank Angst advocates for separate pari-mutuel pools for on- and off-track patrons.
Even with goat companion Brownie delaying his trip to Churchill Downs, White Abarrio enters the $2 million Stephen Foster Stakes (G1) as a "man in his prime," according to trainer Saffie Joseph Jr.
There will be a public memorial service to honor the 17 horses that perished in the devastating barn fire June 28 at 10:45 a.m. in the harness track winner's circle at Saratoga Casino Hotel.