Horse Racing

Kiwi racing going global at the gallopThe Press, New Zealand - 19 minutes ago … a major race in North America in 1932 at the Agua Caliente track just over the Mexican border from California where horse racing was banned at the time. … Read in full at Kiwi racing going global at the gallop – The [...]

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Daily Mail Horse racing : Irish aim for Lashesic Wales, United Kingdom - 1 hour ago JIM BOLGER set punters another conundrum when coming out in favour of the Darley Irish Oaks over the Epsom equivalent after Lush Lashes stylishly scored in … Oaks hopefuls on York route to Epsom glory Liverpool Daily Post all 76 news [...]

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Kentucky Bear trainer Baker just horsing aroundBaltimore Sun, United States - 2 hours ago Have questions about the Preakness or horse racing in general? Send them to us at sports@baltsun.com and one of our horse racing reporters will answer them. … Read in full at Kentucky Bear trainer Baker just horsing around – Baltimore Sun

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They're off … to partyBaltimore Sun, United States - 11 minutes ago By Brad Schleicher | Sun reporter For horse-racing enthusiasts, it's the top 3- year-old thoroughbreds racing for $1 million in the middle jewel of the … Read in full at They're off … to party – Baltimore Sun

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Horse racing : Preakness post positions, oddsHonolulu Advertiser, HI - 28 minutes ago AP Trainers (by post position): 1. Dallas Stewart. 2. Beau Greely. 3. H. Graham Motion. 4. Patrick Gallagher. 5. Todd Pletcher. 6. Kenneth McPeek. 7. … Read in full at Horse racing: Preakness post positions, odds – Honolulu Advertiser

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Bill Valyo: Another tragedy means it's time to protect thoroughbredsTCPalm, FL - 21 minutes ago Columnist William Rhoden of the New York Times compared horse racing to bullfighting a couple of weeks ago. He said the sport is cruel and should be banned. … Read in full at Bill Valyo: Another tragedy means it's time to protect [...]

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Veterinarian sees crisis at the racetrack firsthandLos Angeles Times, CA - 25 minutes ago By Sandra McKee, Baltimore Sun Few people have the perspective of Dr. Larry Bramlage on horse racing's current situation. Bramlage, of the Rood and Riddle … Read in full at Veterinarian sees crisis at the racetrack firsthand – Los Angeles Times

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Family ties abound for McCarron in Radnor HuntPhiladelphia Inquirer, PA - 27 minutes ago By Lauren Meade Horse racing is a family affair for two-time champion jockey Matt McCarron of Kennett Square. His uncle Chris McCarron was inducted in 1989 … Read in full at Family ties abound for McCarron in Radnor Hunt – Philadelphia Inquirer

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Horse Racing Golden sprint to be worth $5mFox Sports, Australia - 2 hours ago By Ray Thomas SYDNEY'S signature race, the Group I Golden Slipper, could be worth $5 million within three years. The Golden Slipper currently boasts a purse … Read in full at Horse Racing Golden sprint to be worth $5m – Fox Sports

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Getting a Handle On a New Horse PowerWashington Post, United States - 57 minutes ago Most of them have never been in horse racing before. We have an unbelievable investor list." Within a few weeks, IEAH will reconstitute itself in a new … Read in full at Getting a Handle On a New Horse Power – Washington [...]

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What to Do With All Those Horses?New York Times, United States - 6 hours ago As with almost everything in horse racing , it’s the economics that drives the decision. Even with well-bred expensive horses, if there’s no success on the … Read in full at What to Do With All Those Horses? – New York Times

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Barfly: Sometimes, the participants don't know who won the raceMarin Independent-Journal, CA - 1 hour ago "I'm not much into horse racing ," I said. "It always seems so distant and detached." As I wiped up midweek crowd debris, I remembered another Tuesday night … Read in full at Barfly: Sometimes, the participants don't know who won [...]

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Thoroughbred Racing: Whipped to the FinishPEJ News, Canada - 12 minutes ago While the controversial issues surrounding horse racing should prompt us to eliminate it altogether, at the very least whipping should be banned. … Read in full at Thoroughbred Racing: Whipped to the Finish – PEJ News

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Eight Belles' death marks opening for discussion on horse racing Daily Press, VA - 2 hours ago Its Triple Crown series compromised for the second time in three years, thoroughbred horse racing confronts myriad questions. … Read in full at Eight Belles' death marks opening for discussion on horse racing – Daily Press

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Calendar of eventsBillings Outpost, MT - 46 minutes ago •MILES CITY – Parades, bull and bronc rides, shopping, a street dance, horse racing , saloon hopping and hootin’ and hollerin’ make up the agenda for the … Read in full at Calendar of events – Billings Outpost

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Bolger Drops Second Epsom BombshellBuzzle, CA - 54 minutes ago The British Horse racing Authority exercised its power and elected to hold another inquiry earlier this month, but having reconsidered the ride Murphy gave … Read in full at Bolger Drops Second Epsom Bombshell – Buzzle

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SoCal sports scene is recession-proofLong Beach Press-Telegram, CA - 26 minutes ago The only segment of the area sports industry to see mixed results was horse racing , which saw an increase of 9.9 percent in annual revenues, but weathered a … Read in full at SoCal sports scene is recession-proof – Long Beach Press-Telegram

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Equestrian Events Under ScrutinyOhmyNews International, South Korea - 1 hour ago Some good news also came from the horse racing industry, though it took some prodding. Right after Eight Belles death, many sports columnists started … Read in full at Equestrian Events Under Scrutiny – OhmyNews International

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Shaken, young star retains his focus – Horse Racing ESPN - 11 hours ago By David Grening STANTON, Del. — The same calm demeanor that 20-year-old Gabriel Saez displays on horseback has served him well during the 10 days since he … Read in full at Shaken, young star retains his focus – Horse Racing – [...]

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Washington Post Breeding, betting and dirt at issue in horse racing reformUSA Today - 11 May 2008 said Casner, who applauds the California Horse Racing Board for mandating that major dirt tracks be changed to synthetic surfaces for racing by this year. … Derby Tragedy Casts a Pall Over Horse Racing Washington Post Horse-Racing Body Pushes [...]

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