United Could Stand Tallest in This Year's John Henry
After finishing third last year, United will try to secure victory in this year's edition of the $200,000 John Henry Turf Championship Stakes (G2T) Sept. 26 at Santa Anita Park.
Frank Angst
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Bodhicitta Aims for Grade 1 Success in Rodeo Drive
Surging Bodhicitta, who has put together an impressive season racing in Southern California turf races, will try to put the cherry on top when she starts in the $300,000 Rodeo Drive Stakes (G1T) Sept. 26 at Santa Anita Park.
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Setback for Historical Racing in Kentucky Supreme Court
A Kentucky Supreme Court opinion Sept. 24 potentially could jeopardize a major source of purse funding in the state as the court determined that at least one brand of historical horse racing game that has operated in Kentucky is not pari-mutuel.
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Tiz a Slam Will Need to Find Best to Defend Singspiel
The connections of Tiz a Slam hope for a turnaround in form from the multiple graded stakes winner when he attempts to win the $125,000 Singspiel Stakes (G3T) a second straight year Sept. 19 at Woodbine.
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Two Enter Guilty Pleas in Federal Doping Cases
Scott Robinson and Sarah Izhaki each pleaded guilty to their role in distributing adulterated and misbranded drugs in an alleged conspiracy that has seen 25 others indicted this year on federal charges related to doping racehorses.
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Kentucky Downs Race Raises Questions on Entry DQs
I believe a stewards’ ruling on a recent race at Kentucky Downs failed to follow the state policies in place on disqualifications when an entry is involved, although chief steward Barbara Borden believes the rule gives them latitude on such matters.
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This Week's Schedule of Racing on Radio, Television
A rundown of television, radio, and live streaming coverage for the upcoming weekend compiled by America's Best Racing.
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Totally Boss Aims for Kentucky Downs Turf Sprint Repeat
A trio of horses who came up just short in top turf sprints in their previous starts will try to secure victory in the $700,000 Runhappy Turf Sprint Stakes (G3T) Sept. 12 at Kentucky Downs.
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Month of Rest Planned for Finnick the Fierce
Grade 1-placed Finnick the Fierce will take about a month off after being diagnosed with a minor strain to an upper suspensory ligament, according to a Sept. 11 release from co-owner Arnaldo Monge.
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Beau Recall Surges to Churchill Distaff Turf Mile Score
Beau Recall delivered a powerful rally through the stretch to surge past odds-on favorite Newspaperofrecord and post a clear victory in the $500,000 Longines Churchill Distaff Turf Mile Stakes (G2T) Sept. 5 at Churchill Downs.
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Big Oaks Exacta for WinStar, Daredevil, and Heath
WinStar Farm assistant broodmare manager Alissa Heath cashed in a long-term exacta of sorts Sept. 4 when Shedaresthedevil posted a 1 1/2-length victory over Swiss Skydiver in the $1.25 million Longines Kentucky Oaks (G1) at Churchill Downs.
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Sweet Return Continues for Champion Monomoy Girl
In her first grade 1 test since winning the Breeders' Cup Distaff (G1) as a 3-year-old and then sitting out last season, champion Monomoy Girl easily proved up to the challenge.
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This Year’s Derby Horses Bring Added Experience
In terms of starts ahead of the Derby for this year's 3-year-olds, pushing the race back four months seemingly has pushed the classic back a few decades.
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Churchill Readies for 146th Kentucky Oaks Day
It didn't take long for employees and media venturing into Churchill Downs for the 146th Kentucky Oaks Day the morning of Sept. 4 to notice the differences this year as fans are not allowed to attend the event.
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Four Graces, Mundaye Call to Meet in Eight Belles
Something will have to give in the $300,000 Eight Belles Stakes Presented by Twinspires.com (G2) Sept. 4 at Churchill Downs when Mundaye Call and Four Graces meet in the seven-furlong test for 3-year-old fillies.
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McConnell, Churchill Back Bill on Medication, Safety
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, a Kentucky Republican, said he would introduce legislation in the U.S. Senate to promote fairness and increase safety in the sport.
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Tiz the Law Carries New York Banner Into Kentucky Derby
As Jeff Cannizzo sees it, having a New York-bred as the favorite in the Kentucky Derby (G1) figures to bring some great exposure, helping the general public understand that breeding is an economic driver in the Empire State.
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Golden Award Aims to Shine Again in Shuvee
One year after securing the first stakes win of her career with a front-end score in the Shuvee Stakes (G3), Golden Award will try to defend that win when she faces an expected eight other fillies and mares Aug. 30 at Saratoga Race Course.
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Appeals Court Ruling Backs Derby DQ of Maximum Security
More than 15 months after the 2019 Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve (G1), the race outcome, in which Country House was placed first after first-to-the-wire Maximum Security was disqualified for interference, may finally be official.
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CHRB to Revisit Justify's Santa Anita Derby Win
The California Horse Racing Board officially has agreed to proceed with a complaint seeking the disqualification of Justify from his victory in the 2018 Santa Anita Derby (G1).
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Louisiana Horsemen Assess Storm Damage
Louisiana horsemen were spending the morning of Aug. 27 checking in on one another and assessing any damage after Hurricane Laura battered the state's coastline overnight.
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Sweet Melania to Start From Hedge in Lake George
After opening 2020 with a victory in the Wonder Again Stakes (G3T) June 20 at Belmont Park, Sweet Melania figures to use her speed Aug. 28 when she starts from the inside in the Lake George Stakes (G3T) on the Saratoga Race Course inner turf.
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Mo Forza Set for Del Mar Mile Return
Grade 1 winner Mo Forza, who has not raced since an off-the-board finish in the Pegasus World Cup Turf Invitational Stakes presented by Runhappy (G1T) Jan. 25, is scheduled to make his racing return Aug. 23 in the Del Mar Mile Handicap (G2T).
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Sneaking Out to Bring Momentum Into Rancho Bernardo
Sneaking Out will try for a second straight graded stakes win when the consistent daughter of Indian Evening faces an expected seven other fillies and mares in the $100,000 Rancho Bernardo Handicap (G3) Aug. 21 at Del Mar.
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Round Table Agenda: Country's Big Issues Impact Racing
From the format itself to the issues that will be discussed, The Jockey Club's Round Table Conference on Matters Pertaining to Racing this year will be shaped by the big issues that have impacted the entire country.
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Kentucky Supreme Court Hears HHR Arguments
Attorneys on behalf of Kentucky tracks and the Kentucky Horse Racing Commission offered oral arguments before the Kentucky Supreme Court Aug. 14 defending historical horse racing games.
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New KY Medication Rules Go Into Effect in Late August
With new equine medication rules expected to go into effect the evening of Aug. 25, the Kentucky Horse Racing Commission has been working to get the word out about the expected new policies.
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Brown Ships Etoile North for Dance Smartly Stakes
With his usual depth of talent in the female turf division again in place this season, multiple Eclipse Award-winning trainer Chad Brown has entered group 3 winner Etoile in the Dance Smartly Stakes (G2T) Aug. 15 at Woodbine.
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Street Band Looks to Get Back On Track in Groupie Doll
Trainer, co-owner, and co-breeder Larry Jones hopes a class break will help Street Band return to winning form Aug. 9 at Ellis Park when the 4-year-old daughter of Istan starts from an outside post in the $100,000 Groupie Doll Stakes.
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Handle on U.S. Races Increases Nearly 17% in July
Wagering on United States races in July improved to $1,098,943,728, up 17% compared with the same month last year.
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CHRB to Hold Hearing on Justify's Santa Anita Derby
Attorneys for Mick Ruis said July 24 that as part of a preliminary agreement to settle litigation brought by the owner/trainer, the reshaped CHRB has agreed to conduct a purse disqualification hearing concerning Justify's Santa Anita Derby (G1) win.
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MD Agreement Paves Way for Lasix-Free Juvenile Racing
The Maryland Racing Commission approved an emergency regulation that will allow an agreement to conduct Lasix-free juvenile races in the state to become a reality.
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Decorated Invader Back at Spa for Hall of Fame Stakes
Just about one year after a promising debut in a maiden special race on the inner turf at Saratoga Race Course, Decorated Invader will return to that course looking to add to an already long list of accomplishments in his still burgeoning career.
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Baffert Suspended, Horses DQ'd After Drug Positives
The Oaklawn Park stewards announced a 15-day suspension for trainer Bob Baffert after two of his standout horses failed post-race drug tests May 2 at the Hot Springs, Ark., track. The trainer will appeal the decision.
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Swiss Skydiver Aims to Make Blue Grass History
Swiss Skydiver will face males for the first time July 11 in the $600,000 Toyota Blue Grass Stakes (G2) at Keeneland, where she'll try to become the first filly to win the stakes that debuted in the first meet at the Lexington track in 1937.
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Split Samples for Baffert Horses Come Back Positive
The Arkansas Racing Commission has received the split samples that match the findings of post-race tests that indicated positives for prohibited substances by two horses trained by Bob Baffert that won races on Arkansas Derby Day at Oaklawn Park.
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Racing Sees Bump in Overall Handle in June
Like all sports racing is facing challenges because of the COVID-19 pandemic, but with extensive coverage on national television, fans are finding the sport.
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Uncle Chuck Overwhelms Los Alamitos Derby Rivals
Making his stakes debut July 4 in the $150,000 Los Alamitos Derby (G3), Karl Watson, Mike Pegram, and Paul Weitman's Uncle Chuck drew off in the final quarter-mile of the 1 1/8-mile test at Los Alamitos Race Course to coast to a four-length victory.
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Sir Anthony Aims for Prairie Meadows Cornhusker Repeat
After rallying from ninth place—10 lengths back early—to win last year's Prairie Meadows Cornhusker Handicap (G3), Sir Anthony will try for a repeat win in the 1 1/8-mile test July 5.
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Canadian Hall of Fame Ceremony Moved to 2021
The Canadian Horse Racing Hall of Fame canceled this year's induction ceremony and plans to instead honor the 2020 inductees and the 2021 inductees at a combined ceremony next year.
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Mrs. Sippy Set for 2020 Debut in New York Stakes
Grade 2 winner Mrs. Sippy, last seen running ninth in the Maker's Mark Breeders' Cup Filly and Mare Turf (G1T), is entered for her season debut in the $250,000 New York Stakes (G2T) June 27 on the inner turf at Belmont Park.
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Belmont Stakes Most-Watched Sporting Event of the Week
While some other sports have begun to return, horse racing finished atop the week's television ratings among sports events as the June 20 Belmont Stakes (G1) broadcast on NBC saw a peak of 4 million viewers.
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Ward 'n Jerry Back for More in San Juan Capistrano
After securing the first graded stakes win of his career earlier this season in the 1 1/2-mile San Luis Rey Stakes (G3T), Ward 'n Jerry will further stretch out June 21 in the 1 3/4-mile San Juan Capistrano Stakes (G3T) back on the Santa Anita turf.
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Stubbins Takes Aim at Grade 1 Win in Jaipur
After a busy season in which he found turf sprinting to his liking, Stubbins will try for a victory at the top level in the $250,000 Jaipur Stakes presented by America's Best Racing (G1T) June 20 at Belmont Park.
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Appeals Court Hears Arguments on 2019 Kentucky Derby DQ
Based on questions from judges on a federal appeals court June 16, a key point in determining if a lower federal court should consider owners Gary and Mary West's lawsuit is if stewards' decisions amount to de facto regulatory hearings.
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Neptune's Storm Heads North For San Francisco Mile
After a rare off-the-board finish, the connections of Neptune's Storm will send the grade 2 winner north for the $250,000 San Francisco Mile Stakes (G3T) Sunday, June 14 at Golden Gate Fields.
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EID Study: Voided Claim Rules Improve Equine Safety
Data from The Jockey Club Equine Injury Database suggests that jurisdictions that have added voided claim rules are providing added protection for racehorses.
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McKinzie Returns vs. Flagstaff in Triple Bend Stakes
With an eye toward the rescheduled Metropolitan Handicap (G1), McKinzie is entered to make his first start in more than three months in the $200,000 Triple Bend Stakes (G2) June 7 at Santa Anita Park.
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Keeneland Considers Drive-Thru Betting at The Red Mile
In a move that could generate some on-track handle for its five-day meeting scheduled for July and possibly for some big simulcast days as well, Keeneland is considering adding drive-thru betting at The Red Mile.
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CHRB's Postmortem Program Shapes Safety Initiatives
As racing gears horsemanship, regulatory efforts, and veterinary protocols—some using new technology—toward preventing catastrophic breakdowns in horses, the CHRB postmortem program has been critical in developing information to shape those efforts.
