Echo Zulu Dominates Honorable Miss at Saratoga
Echo Zulu zoomed around the Saratoga main track to win the Honorable Miss Handicap (G2) in dominating fashion for jockey Florent Geroux and trainer Steve Asmussen.
July 28 Card at Colonial Downs Canceled Due to Heat
Colonial Downs today announced it is canceling Friday's racing program out of an abundance of caution due to excessive heat forecast. The Friday card will be brought back as drawn on Aug 2.
Forte Tops Field of Five in Saratoga's Jim Dandy
The Jim Dandy Stakes (G2) may not crown the 3-year-old champion but it is surely a means to an end.
Oklahoma Horse Racing Hall of Fame '23 Class Announced
The evening before the grade 3 Oklahoma Derby at Remington Park this fall will not lack for star power. The newest class for the Oklahoma Horse Racing Hall of Fame will be inducted during the races on Saturday night, Sept.…
John Brown Suspended, But Running in West Virginia
Brown was suspended 18 months by the Horse Racing Integrity and Welfare Unit following a positive test for isoxsuprine in one of the horses he trains.
Nest Likely to Run in BC Distaff, Could Race at 5
There may be a date with the boys in the future for the champion filly Nest, but it will most likely take place next year.
Promiseher America, Vegas Magic Lead Monmouth Oaks
Rather than race at Saratoga Race Course, some graded-quality 3-year-old fillies are competing in New Jersey, with 10 fillies entered July 29 in the $250,000 Monmouth Oaks (G3) at 1 1/16 miles on dirt at Monmouth Park.
Trainer, Former Jockey Larry Bates Dies
Larry Bates, who spent more than 60 years as an equestrian in North America and Europe, has died in South Florida.
Paddington Thriving Before Sussex Showdown
Aidan O'Brien has described the improvement of Paddington as "abnormal" and reports the odds-on favorite for the Sussex Stakes (G1) to be thriving before Glorious Goodwood where he will seek a fourth successive group 1 victory.
From the Hardwood to the Backstretch
Following a college basketball career, Kinnon LaRose, who had no experience or background in horse racing, thought it might be fun to get involved. He got his foot in the door after trainer Tom Amoss took a chance on him.…