October 31, 2023 Horse dies just days before he was scheduled to race at Breeders' Cup; Belmont Stakes winner scratched Practical Move, a 3-year-old thoroughbred who was set to run in the dirt-mile at the Breeders' Cup this weekend at Santa Anita Park in Arcadia, California, died Tuesday following a morning gallop at the track.
October 21, 2023 California exercise horse rider dies in training incident at Los Alamitos Race A 53-year-old exercise rider died Friday in a training incident at Los Alamitos Race Course in Cyprus, California.
October 7, 2023 Congress abused its power to rein in horse racing. Here’s how we ride to the rescue Congress abused its power to rein in horse racing. Here’s how we ride to the rescue -- by overturning the scheme that handed power to an unaccountable private organization.
September 12, 2023 Racing oversight panel recommends safety measures after 12 horse deaths at Churchill Downs A federally-established oversight body for horse racing has released a report regarding the deaths of 12 horses at Churchill Downs during the spring season.
August 22, 2023 Puerto Rico investigation launched as 35 cats found dead at horse racing facility Authorities in Puerto Rico have launched an investigation following a a security guard's discovery of 35 dead cats at a horse racing facility, as confirmed by the police on Tuesday.
August 6, 2023 NFL legend's horse euthanized after suffering catastrophic injury during race Maple Leaf Mel, a horse co-owned by NFL legend Bill Parcells, suffered a catastrophic injury on Saturday and was euthanized after the race.
July 17, 2023 Funny Cide, 2003 Kentucky Derby and Preakness winner, dead at 23 The beloved winner of the 2003 Kentucky Derby and Preakness Stakes, Funny Cide, has died from complications of colic. He was 23.
July 4, 2023 Churchill Downs extends Bob Baffert's ban through 2024 Churchill Downs on Monday announced it would extend Bob Baffert's ban from the racetrack and accused him of peddling a "false narrative" surrounding Medina Spirit.
June 14, 2023 North Carolina becomes 28th state to legalize sports, horse racing betting North Carolina on Wednesday became the 28th state to legalize mobile sports betting in hopes that will take effect as early as Jan. 8, 2024.
June 12, 2023 Female trainer makes history with Belmont Stakes win with Arcangelo: 'It's amazing' Female trainer Jena Antonucci's reaction to becoming the first woman to win a Triple Crown race went viral on social media after Saturday's Belmont Stakes.