Wagering on U.S. Racing Drops 3.35% in 2024
Wagering on horse racing in the United States dropped 3.35% in 2024 to $11,265,210,514, according to figures published Jan. 3 by Equibase.
Maryland to Honor Deceased Trainer Jenkins at Laurel
The Maryland racing community will come together to celebrate the life and legacy of Rodney Jenkins, a beloved trainer and equestrian who left an indelible mark on Maryland racing, at noon Jan. 7 on the second floor of the clubhouse at…
East Avenue Returns to Work Tab, Targets Risen Star
In his first work since finishing ninth in the Breeders' Cup Juvenile (G1), Godolphin homebred East Avenue breezed a half-mile at Fair Grounds Jan. 3. Trainer Brendan Walsh said the Feb. 15 Risen Star Stakes (G2) would be the colt's…
Cano Suspended Pending Appearance Before KY Stewards
Owner/trainer Juan Muñoz Cano, facing a pending Horseracing Integrity and Welfare Unit violation for the banned substance clenbuterol, had his Kentucky license suspended Jan. 2 pending an appearance before stewards in the state.
Stakes Preview: Jerome and Smarty Jones
Sara Elbadwi & Paul Verderosa look forward to the Jerome Stakes at Aqueduct and the Smarty Jones Stakes at Oaklawn.