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Total wagering on Thoroughbred races held at United States racetracks in the month of January increased slightly compared to the same month last year, while the average wagering per race declined due to an uncharacteristically high increase in the number of races held.
The Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority has selected four new members for its Horsemen’s Advisory Group to replace four members whose terms had expired, HISA announced on Monday.
The Texas Racing Commission has summarily suspended trainers Juan Diaz Jr. and Toby Keeton for “allegedly” incurring “multiple positive tests” for the Class 1 medication carmoterol.
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The organization representing owners and trainers at Gulfstream Park in Hallandale Beach, Fla., has reversed course and approved a resolution to oppose legislation sought by the track that would allow it to continue operating a casino without any live racing obligations.
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The widespread changes taking place in California this winter may lead trainer Faith Taylor to make the ultimate career change. Taylor said on Thursday that she is considering retiring after a lifelong involvement in many aspects of the sport.
Account wagering on horse racing is back on the menu in Michigan. On Friday, the Michigan Gaming Control Board granted a license to Northville Downs to run two brief Standardbred meets in 2025, which had the effect of simultaneously approving the track’s contracts with third-party account-wagering operators.
The Horseracing Integrity and Welfare Unit has dropped all pending cases related to total-carbon dioxide overages arising out of tests performed at an accredited Pennsylvania drug laboratory after mandating that the laboratory switch to a different testing methodology.
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Riders at New York Racing Association tracks will begin receiving slightly higher fees for losing rides as of Feb. 1 under a new three-year deal on mount fees.
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Kevin Lavin, a partner in an insurance firm specializing in equine policies whose family has long been involved in racing, has been named the chair of the Grayson-Jockey Club Research Foundation, the organization announced on Tuesday.
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Total handle on Saturday's 13-race Gulfstream card, which featured the Grade 1 Pegasus World Cup Invitational Stakes and seven other stakes races, was down 11.4 percent compared to betting on the same card last year.
