Month: February 2018
Immigration Crackdown Effects on Horse Racing
Horse Racing Industry Relies on Immigrants The U.S. migrant workforce in the horse racing industry has been working in fear since President Trump started in office. The administration has lived […]
Water Hay Oats Alliance (WHOA) Press Release
In an effort to combat equine drug abuse by trainers in the sport of Thoroughbred racing, the Water Hay Oats Alliance has been formed. From their own website, “The Water Hay […]
Sam Houston’s Maxxam Racing Festival – Saturday Stakes Preview
The $100,000 Maxxam Gold Cup Headlines Four Stakes Saturday While the biggest race tracks feature many of the biggest horse races and events, including those on the Triple Crown and […]
Forever Unbridled Targets 2018 Dubai World Cup
Unlike recent renewals, the 2018 Dubai World Cup is going to be wide open. Gun Runner retired following his Pegasus victory, and Arrogate preceded him after the world championships last […]
MATCH Series Returns Preakness Weekend
Revived Regional Racing Series MATCH Returns The Mid-Atlantic Thoroughbred Championship (MATCH) returns following 16 years on the sidelines. The MATCH Series, with $450,000 in owner and trainer bonuses covering five […]
Kentucky Derby Future Wager Handle Increases Sharply in Pool 2
Interest Continues to Soar in Kentucky Derby Future Wager The 144th running of the Kentucky Derby is May 5 at Churchill Downs. But wagering on the Run for the Roses […]
Jockey Club Penalizes Three Suspended Trainers
The Jockey Club has diligently investigated three trainers and discovered that they have violated racing statutes, rules, or regulations relating to prohibited or restricted drugs, medications or substances in a Thoroughbred. […]
Canadian Cashes in at National Horseplayers Championship
Canadian Chris Littlemore Wins $800,000 at National Horseplayers Championship in Las Vegas The National Horseplayers Championship (NHC) is considered the Super Bowl of horse racing and handicapping. The world’s richest […]
Las Vegas a Big Draw for Tournament Players at National Horseplayers Championship
Handicappers Turn Their Attention to Big Money Tournament at the National Horseplayers Championship The “Super Bowl” of horse racing is happening in Las Vegas this weekend for the 19th annual […]
World Championships Adds Juvenile Turf Sprint
The Breeders’ Cup announced this week that it will be adding a Juvenile Turf Sprint event to the already busy weekend at the world championships. As the name suggests, two-year-old […]