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Sierra Leone Takes Over Top Spot in NTRA 3YO Poll

Wed, 2024-03-20 09:10
With undefeated Nysos experiencing a setback, Risen Star Stakes (G2) winner Sierra Leone took over the top spot in week eight of the National Thoroughbred Racing Association's top 3-year-old poll.

Honor Marie Rejoins Derby Dozen; Three Vie in LA Derby

Wed, 2024-03-20 09:10
Byron King's Top 12 on the Road to the Kentucky Derby, presented by Spendthrift Farm.

West Saratoga Puts Owner Veruchi on Kentucky Derby Road

Wed, 2024-03-20 09:10
Tom Pedulla is interviewing prominent owners, trainers, and jockeys as they travel the Road to the Kentucky Derby May 4 at Churchill Downs.

ABR Readers Make Case for Their Favorite Tracks

Wed, 2024-03-20 09:10
Readers of America's Best Racing offer a number of tracks as their favorites.

Maryland Plan Seeks to Take Full Advantage of Preakness

Tue, 2024-03-19 09:10
Dollars & Sense with Frank Angst

Northern California Horsemen Feeling Wave of Emotions

Tue, 2024-03-19 09:10
The initial announcement of the closure of Golden Gate Fields left industry stakeholders to question what their next steps would be. The roller coaster of emotions comes to a head March 21 as the CHRB allocates the remainder of 2024 racing dates.

New York Considers Further Opening Sports Wagers

Tue, 2024-03-19 09:10
Democrats who control the state Senate in New York want to permit mobile sports wagering companies to offer in-game and season-long "prop" bets, such as wagers on most valuable players in a sports league.

Green to Receive Marylou Whitney Award

Tue, 2024-03-19 09:10
The New York Race Track Chaplaincy will honor Len Green with the Marylou Whitney Award for his ongoing humanitarian support of the New York backstretch community at their 17th Annual Fundraising Brunch to be held Aug. 14.

Munz Lands Justify Colt at Magic Millions Adelaide Sale

Tue, 2024-03-19 09:10
In the same week as Justify's son Storm Boy awaits his Golden Slipper (G1) destiny, a colt by the same sire was the second-highest priced yearling sold at the March 18 opening session of the Magic Millions Adelaide Yearling Sale.

Sierra Leone Sits Atop Derby Future Wager Pool 5

Tue, 2024-03-19 09:10
Sierra Leone, winner of the Risen Star Stakes (G2), closed as the 7-1 favorite in Pool 5 of the Kentucky Derby Future Wager, with champion 2-year-old Fierceness the 9-1 second betting choice.

Gillum Wins National Horseplayers Championship

Tue, 2024-03-19 09:10
Mike Gillum topped the field of 765 entries and took home the $800,000 grand prize at the 25th National Horseplayers Championship. Gillum operates a produce company and is a regular at Horseshoe Indianapolis.

British Changes Should Allow More Track, Farm Workers

Tue, 2024-03-19 09:10
British racing received a boost March 18 when six key roles were added to a government list that should help with the sport's staffing crisis.

On Safety Side, HISA's Uniform Standards Critical

Mon, 2024-03-18 09:07
Since taking oversight of the sport's safety in 2022, HISA has not pulled a long list of new rules from the clouds, but its ability to ensure uniform adoption of often already field-tested safety initiatives has made all the difference.

Deterministic May Hit Work Tab Next Week at Payson Park

Mon, 2024-03-18 09:07
"He's doing well. He's with us here at the moment at Payson. We're toying with the idea of working him the middle of next week," assistant trainer Miguel Clement said.

Newgate Leads Santa Anita Trio Departing for Dubai

Mon, 2024-03-18 09:07
Newgate and Hopkins for trainer Bob Baffert and Two Rivers Over for trainer Doug O'Neill are all scheduled to depart Santa Anita Park the night of March 17 for a trip to Dubai.

Maryland Trainer Howard Passes Away at Age 45

Mon, 2024-03-18 09:07
Pimlico-based trainer David Howard passed away the evening of March 15 after suffering a heart attack. He was 45.

Full Field to Chase Derby Points in Jeff Ruby Steaks

Mon, 2024-03-18 09:07
The March 23 Jeff Ruby Steaks (G3) on the Turfway Park all-weather course offers enough "Road to the Kentucky Derby" points to ensure the winner, and maybe the runner-up, a spot in the big race and there's no shortage of takers for that offer.

Strong Quality, Beatbox Set for Rubber Match in Muniz

Mon, 2024-03-18 09:07
The rivalry that has been brewing at Fair Grounds will see round 3 before the close of the meet as Strong Quality and Beatbox look to emerge as king of the Louisiana turf in the $300,000 Muniz Memorial Classic Stakes (G2T) March 23.

Despite Rain, Curragh 'Fit to Race' as Season Nears

Mon, 2024-03-18 09:07
The Curragh is fit for racing for its opening day of the Irish Flat season March 18, but officials will be hoping no more rain arrives than is forecast to allow the meeting to go ahead.

Quartet of Baffert Trainees Work at Santa Anita

Mon, 2024-03-18 09:07
Muth, who has been off since winning the seven-furlong San Vicente (G2) by 2 3/4 lengths Jan. 6, drilled six furlongs in 1:12.00.

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