The New York Racing Association, which offers 40 of the 119 Grade I stakes races in the United States, released their stakes schedule for 2009. Some changes have been made to the slate at Saratoga, their biggest meet of the year. Among them is a rich lineup on Shadwell Travers Day, August 29, 2009. discuss this »
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The Delta Jackpot and Delta Princess, both Grade 3 affairs, highlight the 88-day thoroughbred meet in Southwest Louisiana and offer very competitive fields. discuss this »
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Australian officials are investigating whether the just-beaten second in the Melbourne Cup, Bauer, received treatement in a quarantine center that violated Aussie racing rules the week before the race that stops the country. discuss this »
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From well off the pace, Court Vision nailed the Hollywood Derby and one-upped Gio Ponti as they met once again on the lawn. discuss this »
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Harlem Rocker was first at the wire by a nose but was ruled to have interfered with Tale of Ekati in mid-stretch, giving the Barclay Tagg-trainee another G1 win at Aqueduct. Classic stayer Wanderin Boy broke down at the top of the stretch and was euthanized. discuss this »
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The first legal horse racing in mainland China since the foundation of the People's Republic will take place this week. Said one man, "I'm interested in buying a horse and getting involved in the races. It has to be more fun than investing in property or stocks." discuss this »
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It's been two decades and over 20,000 mounts but Bill Troilo picked up his first graded win after Calvin Borel got sick, and after Troilo thought he lost what turned out to be a dead heat in the River City at Churchill. discuss this »
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Aussie sensation Weekend Hussler is being pointed towards an aggressive international campaign, with scheduled stops on all four legs of the Asian Mile Challenge, including the Dubai Duty Free. discuss this »
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Amid the widespread euphoria of horseplayers who are able to wager on the Fair Grounds through many of the main Advanced Deposit Wagering (ADW) sites, some members of The Horsemen's group in states other than Louisiana are disappointed that such a deal was struck. discuss this »
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A decision will come down Wednesday regarding the status of Atlantic City Racecourse as ownership has stated that they cannot host 20 days of live racing. discuss this »
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Officials from CDI announced today that the signal from the Fair Grounds will be available to account wagering-providers Youbet, Twinspires, and Xpressbet, in what could be a landmark development in the ongoing struggle. discuss this »
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It was the Julien Leparoux show as the French-born jockey managed to sweep the first five on the card and took seven total, becoming only the second jockey to do it at Churchill Downs. discuss this »
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Here is a fantastic report on the Melbourne Cup from Brisnet contributor, Dick Powell. discuss this »
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From Finger Lakes to Hoosier Park...and now to Hanshin Racecourse for the $2.7 million Japan Cup. Japanese officials contacted trainer Michael Lecesse and they are paying for all the expenses related to the ship. discuss this »
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Hours after the Melbourne Cup, stewards from Flemington Racecourse and the Victoria Jockey Club summoned Aidan O'Brien away from his dinner and had an hour long session to discuss the riding tactics of his three jockeys, who had previously spoken to the stewards and given conflicting answers to their inquiries. discuss this »
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Some of the most intriguing racing days across the country take place when state-breds are the headliners. Cal Cup Day, New York Showcase Day, and the Prairie State Festival of Racing are some of the best betting cards of the year and Calder will host their day Saturday with the 2nd rendition of the Florida Million. discuss this »
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It's said that 80% of Australian adults have a wager on the $5.2 million Melbourne Cup, run at 2 miles on the turf. While better backed in Australia, the Bart Cummings trainee Viewed took the 148th renewal by the slimmest of margins over Bauer and went off at an astouding 92-1 in the international pool, comprised most of American money. discuss this »
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The amazing filly Vodka just got up on the wire to win the Tenno Sho Autumn at Tokyo in front of an amazing crowd of more than 120,000. discuss this »
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Babies are on full display on the first 'Stars of Tomorrow' card on Saturday at Churchill Downs. The program is headlined by the Iroquois and Pocahontas, both at one mile.