NY Gov. Hochul Proposes Penny Breakage, Flat Track Tax
New York’s racing and pari-mutuel law, with its labyrinthine clauses and subparagraphs that few in the state capital of Albany truly understand, would see some simplifications under a state budget...
View ArticleRomantic Warrior Kicks Off Desert Campaign in Dubai
Romantic Warrior’s assault on the desert riches starts on the Fashion Friday program Jan. 24 at Meydan Racecourse. The post Romantic Warrior Kicks Off Desert Campaign in Dubai appeared first on E-Ponies.
View ArticleDisco Time, Simply Joking Embark on Path to Louisville
Porter on Pedigrees The post Disco Time, Simply Joking Embark on Path to Louisville appeared first on E-Ponies.
View ArticleCoolmore Snags Stakes Winner Fashion Faux Pas at Inglis
Two weeks after buying a Snitzel colt out of Fashion Faux Pas, by Flatter, Coolmore swooped to buy the dual stakes-winning broodmare herself when she was knocked down Jan. 22 to the powerhouse for...
View ArticleEclipse Awards to Honor Ed Bowen
The Jan. 23 Eclipse Awards will honor the memory of Edward L. Bowen, longtime author, racing journalist, and script writer for the Eclipse Awards since the event’s inception in 1971. The post Eclipse...
View ArticleTwo Graded Stakes Earn Florent Geroux Jockey of Week
Fair Grounds-based jockey Florent Geroux won the two graded stakes Jan. 18 on the “Road to the Derby Day” card at the historic New Orleans oval earning Jockey of the Week for Jan. 13-19, by a vote of...
View ArticleThe Jockey Club Releases 2025 Industry Impact Report
This year, The Jockey Club will invest more than $6 million to support initiatives such as equine safety and aftercare, industry growth, promotion of the sport, education, and national and...
View ArticleSizing Up Southwest Field: Gaming Well-Positioned
America’s Best Racing provides and At-a-Glance look at the 2025 Southwest Stakes (G3). The post Sizing Up Southwest Field: Gaming Well-Positioned appeared first on E-Ponies.
View ArticleFacteur Cheval Aims for History in Al Maktoum Challenge
It will be quite the achievement if Facteur Cheval can land the Al Maktoum Challenge (G1) Jan. 24 at Meydan. Having won the Dubai Turf (G1T) last March, he’s now bidding to become the first horse to...
View ArticleRace Distance Makes Skippylongstocking Top Pegasus Pick
The $3 Million Pegasus World Cup Invitational Stakes (G1) Feb. 25 at Gulfstream Park brings together a field of 12 in what should be an exhilarating race at the distance of 1 1/8 miles, with seven of...
View Article1/ST, Ed Brown Society Extend Partnership
In advance of the 2025 Pegasus World Cup day, 1/ST and the Ed Brown Society are pleased to announce the extension of their initial three-year partnership to provide opportunities for young people of...
View ArticleSkippylongstocking Eyes Pegasus Glory in Third Attempt
After two unsatisfying performances in Gulfstream Park’s richest race, hard-knocking Skippylongstocking is back for another try Jan. 25 in the $3 million Pegasus World Cup Invitational Stakes (G1). The...
View ArticleEarly Triple Crown Nominations Close Jan. 27
Early nominations for 3-year-old Thoroughbreds to become eligible for the 2025 Triple Crown close Jan. 27 with a $600 payment. The post Early Triple Crown Nominations Close Jan. 27 appeared first on...
View ArticleOklahoma Sire Blueskiesnrainbows Dies at 16
The son of English Channel was a grade 1-placed, three-time graded stakes winner. He stood at stud in Indiana and Oklahoma. The post Oklahoma Sire Blueskiesnrainbows Dies at 16 appeared first on...
View ArticleNobals Returns to Action in Gulfstream Park Turf Sprint
After a fever forced him out of a start in the 2024 Hong Kong Sprint (G1), Nobals will take his first steps toward a possible return to the Breeders’ Cup when he launches his 6-year-old season in the...
View ArticleFinnegans Wake Being Relocated to Wyoming
Finnegans Wake, who won the 2015 Woodford Reserve Turf Classic Stakes (G1T), is being relocated from Northern California to Wolfpaw Stables in Wyoming for the 2025 season. He is standing for a private...
View ArticleGrade 1 Winner Unbridled Mo Headlines F-T Supplements
Multiple graded stakes-winning millionaire Unbridled Mo headlines the latest supplements to Fasig-Tipton’s Winter Mixed Sale held Feb. 3. The daughter of Uncle Mo is offered as part of the dispersal of...
View ArticleApprentice Bacon Rides American Promise in Southwest
When apprentice jockey Tyler Bacon rode his first career race Oct. 27, 2023, at Columbus in Nebraska, the purse was $6,500. On Jan. 25 at Oaklawn Park, Bacon will ride in his first career graded stakes...
View ArticleParx Adds Additional Day of Racing, Will Run Jan. 30
In light of recent winter weather-related cancellations of live racing days, Parx Racing will be offering live racing on Jan. 30 with a 12:05 EST first post. The post Parx Adds Additional Day of...
View ArticleFlorida Horsemen to Reassess Agreement With Gulfstream
Amid growing unease over the future of racing in South Florida, the Florida Thoroughbred Horsemen’s Association said it would reassess its agreement with Gulfstream Park and conduct a comprehensive...
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