A bill that would create a federal authority responsible for racing's drug and medication policies and their enforcement has been amended to include an explicit ban on the administration of any medication within 24 hours of a race, a provision that likely will perpetuate opposition from major U.S. horsemen's organizations.
Parx Racing will host the fourth annual Jockey and Jeans fundraiser for the Permanently Disabled Jockeys Fund on June 3.
The Maryland Jockey Club has scheduled 21 stakes worth a total of $1.67 million for the Laurel Park summer meet. The 33-day stand begins June 9 and runs through Aug. 20.
John Gaines, Ogden Mills “Dinny” Phipps, and Matt Winn have been selected for induction to the National Museum of Racing's Hall of Fame in the category of Pillars of the Turf, which recognizes leaders in the racing industry.
Leading online sports auction house Lelands will have a major presence at Equestricon, organizers have announced.
Five-time champion steeplechase jockey Paddy Young is in critical but stable condition in a Pennsylvania hospital after being involved in a spill Saturday at the Radnor Races in Malvern, Pa.
Tim Ritvo, the chief operating officer of the Stronach Group, said on Sunday that he plans to spend time in California in an effort to determine how to improve business at Santa Anita.
The Memorial Day racing week begins at Santa Anita on Thursday with a carryover of $253,350 in the single ticket pool of the $2 pick six.
Leading trainer Peter Miller was fined $1,500 for scratching Got Even from Sunday’s eighth race at Santa Anita for not wanting to race the 8-year-old gelding.
There are two carryovers for Sunday’s program at Santa Anita – $109,280 in the main pick six pool and $179,622 in the single ticket jackpot pool.
