The 150th Kentucky Derby winner marks the end of a largely accident-free week in horse racing, contrasting with past fatalities and controversies. [ more ]
Horse death Sunday at Belmont Park brings up toll to six
(Seth Wenig / Associated Press)
The cloud that has hung over horse racing since just before the Kentucky Derby continued on Sunday when a horse was euthanized after falling in the first race at Belmont Park.It is the sixth fatality since May 4 during racing or training at the Elmont, N.Y., track.
Trainer makes history with Arcangelo's triumph in the Belmont Stakes
(John Minchillo / Associated Press)
History was made at the Belmont Stakes on Saturday.Not by the horse but the trainer.In the 452nd Triple Crown race, Jena Antonucci became the first female trainer to win a classic when Arcangelo found a spot on the inside and rushed through to win the 155th running of the Belmont Stakes.
Bob Baffert's return to Belmont Stakes highlights exciting close to Triple Crown series
(John Minchillo / Associated Press)
The sky over Belmont Park had cleared, gone was the orange haze from Canadian wildfires that forced state officials to suspend racing and training two days before the final leg of the Triple Crown.Horse racing was to resume in a few hours as Bob Baffert hopped out of his black Escalade and pointed up.
Tragedy at Cheltenham Festival as horse dies a week after leading jockey's funeral
Highland Hunter, amateur jockey Keagan Kirkby's favorite horse, tragically died at Cheltenham Festival.
Keagan Kirkby's death left a void in the racing community, with colleagues expressing remembrance and admiration for his bond with Highland Hunter. [ more ]
Queen Consort enjoys day at the races despite the drizzle
For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails The Queen Consort enjoyed at day at Cheltenham Festival despite rainy conditions on Wednesday.Camilla was among many who came smartly dressed despite the Jockey Club easing restrictions on what people can wear to its courses.
Gray's Inn bomb plot accused tells of brotherly woe over lottery win
A wealthy businessman at the heart of an alleged bomb plot in Britain's legal district has described how he spent most of a 2.4 million lottery win on his brother.Jonathan Nuttall, 50, is on trial at the Old Bailey accused of conspiring to plant two devices in Gray's Inn in London over a financial wrangle with the National Crime Agency (NCA).
Kentucky Horse Racing Commission asks CHRB for help on recent spike of horse deaths
(Charlie Riedel / Associated Press)
Kentucky considers itself the cradle of horse racing in the United States.It has the most important race and the largest breeding facilities but is dealing with an unwelcome crisis - the deaths of racing thoroughbreds.So, where does it look for advice?California.
Breeders' Cup to return to Del Mar in 2024 for a third engagement
The Breeders' Cup will be held in Southern California for the second straight time next year when the two-day event returns to Del Mar on Nov. 1-2.The announcement was made by the Breeders' Cup on Thursday.It will be held this year at Santa Anita on Nov. 3-4.The move was not a surprise as the group has fallen into a cycle of Santa Anita, Del Mar, Churchill Downs and Keeneland alternating in various orders.
Requiem for the 7 Dead Horses of Kentucky Derby Week
Her voice catches and tears threaten to follow, but Randy Gootzeit wants you to know about how a strapping gray colt nicknamed Snowball brought a couple of horse lovers back to the track, and how they got their hearts broken.Snowball, known on the track as Freezing Point, suffered a fatal breakdown during an undercard race at Churchill Downs on May 6, becoming the seventh horse to die in an agonizing eight days leading up to the Kentucky Derby.
Chicago Bears seek to start demolition work on Arlington International Racecourse
Marking a significant step in the Chicago Bears' proposal to move to Arlington Heights, the team Wednesday filed paperwork to begin demolition of Arlington International Racecourse.The team said the first phase would begin with gutting the interior of the grandstand, and any exterior demolition would come later.
How William Hill's IT copes with big sporting events | Computer Weekly
Online bookies need to cope with the usual peaks and troughs around football, horse racing, motorsports and other major sporting events, but few seem to attract the betting level of the Grand National, and if a site is overloaded or taking too long to respond, punters will take their business elsewhere.
Dale Hunter wins 900th career OHL game with London Knights as players drench him in locker room
Alex Ovechkin isn't the only Capitals legend to get drenched in the locker room after a big milestone this season.Former Capitals captain Dale Hunter was honored by his players on Saturday night after his London Knights defeated the Windsor Spitfires, 6-3.For the 62-year-old Hunter, it was his 900th career victory as head coach of the Knights.
Horse track/casino proposed for south suburban Richton Park as lawmakers seek to eliminate Hawthorne veto power
A group of investors wants to build a casino and horse track in south suburban Richton Park, officials said Wednesday, and Illinois lawmakers have proposed eliminating a major roadblock to the idea.A letter from Greenway Entertainment Group stated that the group is actively pursuing a racino in Richton Park, with the blessing of village officials, state Sen. Bill Cunningham said at a Senate executive committee hearing.
Long delay in opening casino at Hawthorne Race Course is impacting Illinois' 'dying' horse racing industry. But officials promise it's coming soon.
More than three years after Hawthorne Race Course was authorized to add casino gambling, not a single card has been dealt nor a coin dropped in the slots.The $400 million combination horse racetrack and casino, or "racino," was supposed to have opened in 2021.Workers even started initial demolition work at the track, which shut down the grandstand.
Reunited once again, Pavement is more popular than ever
Four sold-out shows at Brooklyn's Kings Theatre.A new band member and an expanded live set.Momentum from unlikely followers gained while the band was on hiatus.
Horse racing memorabilia auction at Arlington International Racecourse draws fans for final farewell
After babysitting for jockeys' kids at Arlington International Racecourse, then working the betting window for 20 years, Jeanne Hoogerhyde had spent much of her life at the track.
Harry and William sit on opposite sides of cathedral at service of thanksgiving
Harry and Meghan publicly returned to the royal fold on Friday for the Queen's platinum jubilee service - but they sat on the opposite side of St Paul's Cathedral from William and Kate.
Casino at Hawthorne Race Course remains in limbo, while downstate project moving ahead
Plans for a casino at Hawthorne Race Course in the west suburbs remain in limbo, with officials saying Thursday they are still trying to get financing for the project.The general contractor, Pepper Construction, has demolished much of the inside and the front glass face of the Hawthorne's grandstand in preparation for building the casino with a view of the Stickney racetrack.
Six rescued from mountain as snow warning is put in place for Ireland
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Voters are turned off by Props. 26 and 27. Racing tracks should pick a better horse next time
You'd never know it from the incessant TV ads, but troubled horse racing would greatly benefit from a sports betting initiative on the November ballot.
Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario reinstates betting on UFC events in province | CBC Sports
Ontario bettors can again wager on Ultimate Fighting Championship events.The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) reinstated betting on UFC events in the province Thursday.On Dec. 1, the organization ordered registered entities to stop offering and accepting wagering on the UFC "due to non-compliance with AGCO's betting integrity requirements" But on Thursday, the commission said the UFC has since "updated its policies and procedures."
Breeders' Cup Classic champion Flightline retired to stud
The short but meteoric rise of unbeaten Flightline as the world's best racehorse in 2022 has ended with the announcement Sunday morning that the 4-year-old son of Tapit will be retired and sent to Lane's End Farm in Kentucky for stud duty.Flightline finishes having won all six of his races including an 8 1/4-length triumph in the $6-million Breeders' Cup Classic on Saturday at Keeneland Race Course.
Many sports events are canceled out of respect for the queen.
LEEDS, England - A swath of sporting events across Britain were canceled in the hours after the death of Queen Elizabeth II, with most likely to remain on hiatus through the weekend as a mark of respect.
Many sports events are canceled out of respect for the queen.
LEEDS, England - A swath of sporting events across Britain were canceled in the hours after the death of Queen Elizabeth II, with most likely to remain on hiatus through the weekend as a mark of respect.
Southern California Jewish Sports Hall of Fame to induct newest class
The Southern California Jewish Sports Hall of Fame will hold its newest induction ceremony Sunday at the American Jewish University in the Sepulveda Pass.
Professor dubbed 'Mystic Meg of politics' says Boris Johnson will be out by autumn
A professor nicknamed the "Mystic Meg of political science" after accurately predicting the result of the confidence vote in Boris Johnson has forecast the prime minister will be out within six months.