Butte, Longtime Fasig-Tipton Controller, Dies at 75
Don Butte oversaw Fasig-Tipton's accounting and financial operations for 40 years. The native of Kentucky, had retired in 2021 and relocated to Southwest Florida to be near the beaches he loved.
After Year-Long Layoff, Rashmi Returns in Wilshire
Grade 3 winner Rashmi is set to return from a year-long layoff at Santa Anita Park March 28, jumping right back into graded company to contest the $100,000 Wilshire Stakes (G3T).
Morning to Evening: Busy Saturday for Racing on TV
From the Dubai World Cup card to Florida Derby card, a busy television and radio schedule awaits March 28. Read this week's radio and television schedule as produced by America's Best Racing.
Calumet's She Be Smooth Favored in Gulfstream Park Oaks
Having won her only two starts, including the Davona Dale Stakes (G2) by 6 lengths last month at Gulfstream Park for Hall of Fame trainer Todd Pletcher, She Be Smooth is favored to win the March 28 Gulfstream Park Oaks…
Grande to Return to Stakes Action in Ghostzapper
After showing plenty of talent in his first three career races as a 3-year-old last year, grade 2-placed Grande will try to secure his first stakes win when he starts in the $175,000 Ghostzapper Stakes (G3) March 28 at Gulfstream…
Moncrief Named Canterbury Park Track Superintendent
George Moncrief will become the Canterbury Park track superintendent for the 2026 racing season that begins May 23.
Canadian Hall of Fame Announces 2026 Finalists
As the Canadian Horse Racing Hall of Fame proudly celebrates its 50th Anniversary, the nomination committees of the organization have determined the induction categories to be recognized in 2026, along with the finalists for each category.
HISA Reports Strong Two-Year Record on Equine Safety
In its 2025 annual metrics report released March 24, the Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority noted a slight increase in equine fatality rates for racing and workouts at tracks it oversees while noting a strong two-year record.
Read HISA's 22-Page Annual Metrics Report for 2025
The Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority March 24 released its annual metrics report for 2025. Read the full report on equine safety and integrity initiatives.
Maximum Bourbon Tops F-T March Digital Sale at $400K
Fasig-Tipton's March Digital Sale closed March 24 with gross sales of $4,430,500 for 142 horses sold.