Depth of quality this year means Derby favorite may be 6-1.
The bread-and-butter meets in Kentucky are teetering on the brink
Union Rags seemingly has it all...including some excuses.
Racing needs an aggressive push toward national unity.
How long will racino operators, legislators support racing's side of the business?
The heyday of the 2000s was exciting, but now we need realistic values and fair profits
Synthetic experience key to decisions to ship to Dubai
Horses and jobs are leaving Kentucky for other racing states with casino gaming
What has horse racing learned from 20 years of racetrack-based casino gambling?
The industry cannot move fast enough in the area of improving Thoroughbreds' care after they've retired from racing.
With a new casino next door, shouldn't some effort be made to spruce up Aqueduct?
With graded earnings the holy grail, New York's 3YO lineup is formidable
A fourth consecutive HOY title by a female is very possible for 2012.
Calumet's prime Central Kentucky acreage is as hallowed as any other landmark in sport.
Top spot on the leading first-year sire list came down to New Year's Eve
Missing the trifecta of Strike the Gold, Miesque, and Jim Hurst
The funny thing is the symposium has never been more relevant...
Stud fees are rising, nudged upward by the gradual recovery seen this year in the Thoroughbred commercial market. However, the current tide is not raising all boats.
Concept isn't new...but worth revisiting...
California needs enlightened and innovative leadership if its Thoroughbred industry is to thrive in, or even survive, these desperate times.
The Breeders' Cup did nothing to clear up the Horse of the Year picture.
A lack of top European runners is threatening to be an ongoing problem for the Breeders' Cup.
In order for the game to get cleaner, regulators need to get meaner
It will now cost $50 for the privilege of being denied Derby tickets.
Racing worked its magic from Longchamp to Belmont to Santa Anita.
Thoroughbred racehorses require some basic care -- food, water, a clean environment, regular exercise, and veterinary care.
The same energy and competitive spirit can be felt in the auction pavilion, as on the racetrack.
Why then does the KHRC continue to pursue Veitch, who played a minor part in this comedy of errors?
Having horses running on drugs is not sitting well with our fans
The Round Table has gone from spinning wheel to one rolling forward
Turbulent Descent keeps rising for Blinkers On Racing Stable
For racing to succeed, it must thrive along the top line.
This year's champion 3-year-old male may take the title with only a single grade I win.
Another golden opportunity has been dropped into the lap of Thoroughbred racing. A real rivalry; not one manufactured by publicists, but an honest, gritty, and scintillating rivalry.
Let's put all U.S. racing on par with the rest of the world.
The administrative hearing held June 28-30 to determine whether Kentucky Chief Steward John Veitch violated racing regulations only muddied the issues further and raised more questions.
The spirit of fraternity is what everyone will remember
What is the breeding industry's responsibility in identifying stallions with EIPH?
Casino construction, attendance, and NYRA Rewards boost morale.
The Belmont could be the start of a big run by one of many horses from this year's crop.
'This race puts you in the history books. Horse racing is built around these three races.'
Why shouldn't the Derby draw a 22-horse field with a pair of also-eligibles?
Jackson's drive led him to unparalleled success.. but all was not cozy with the industry.
With four starts in 2011 Archarcharch can almost be considered a 'throwback'
If ever a horse was bred to be a champion, it was A.P. Indy.
Hollendorfer has been eligible for consideration since 2004 based on the rules of the game. It says here this should be a one-and-done deal for the horseman to enter the Hall of Fame on the first ballot.
The National Thoroughbred Racing Association is caught in a vicious cycle. Racetracks' and horsemen's associations are looking for reasons to avoid paying dues to the marketing/lobbying arm of the industry.
Five things? We received 50 unique recommend-ations to improve racing.
Comparisons to Uncle Mo can be made to Seattle Slew...and Chief's Crown.
Tom LaMarra looks at the actions of the Kentucky General Assembly.