A Record Oaklawn Meet Begins Dec. 8 With Advent Stakes
Oaklawn Park in Hot Springs, Ark., opens its doors Dec. 8 to commence a winter/spring race meet boasting a record $60 million in purses.
Grade 2 Winner One More Bid Dies During Training
Grade 2 winner One More Bid died unexpectedly during morning training Nov. 30 at Santa Anita Park. The California Horse Racing Board reported online that the cause of death is currently 'pending.'
Daughter of Oaks Winner Tops Day 4 of Tatts Foal Sale
M.V. Magnier went to 450,000gns to secure a Starspangledbanner half brother to the unbeaten Prix Morny (G1) and Middle Park Stakes (G1) hero Vandeek.
Horseman Ruis Prevails in Justify Disqualification Suit
After a prolonged legal battle, a California judge ordered stewards to disqualify Justify from his win in the 2018 Santa Anita Derby (G1), a move that would make Ruis Racing's Bolt d'Oro the winner of that race.
No Nay Hudson Zips Five-Eighths in :54.60 at Gulfstream
The 2023-24 Championship Meet at Gulfstream Park got off to a fast start Dec. 1, with the South Florida track's widened and renovated turf course producing quick times.
Portion of Thoro-Graph Suit Against NYRA Dismissed
A lawsuit filed against the New York Racing Association by Thoro-Graph has been partially dismissed, with a judge deciding the terms of a contract between the parties provide for termination of the agreement at will.
Claiming Crown: Getting a Horse There Can Be a Victory
Many trainers and owners running horses in the eight Claiming Crown races Dec. 2 already won a critical competition before the starting gate even opens at the Fair Grounds: They got the horse at the claim box.