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KHRC Suspends Calhoun for CBD as Business Continues

Kentucky is one state that understands the importance of horse racing. This is nothing new, but the impact of the coronavirus pandemic on the state and its signature industry has spurred changes in the Commonwealth even as no reopening date can be seen on the horizon. Those changes included several items in the recently-approved one-year […]

Posted on: April 16, 2020 | Jennifer Newell

Triple Crown Contender War Emblem Dies at 21

War Emblem is a recognizable name around the world, far beyond the world of horse racing. The American Thoroughbred was strong and fast on the track but a bit disagreeable to people. That didn’t stop him from running more than a dozen races and winning more than half of them. Two races in particular endeared […]

Posted on: March 13, 2020 | Jennifer Newell

Saturday Stakes Schedule – March 14, 2020

A pair of Kentucky Derby prep races highlights a busy Saturday slate of horse racing action. Let’s take a look at those two races in full detail, as well as all of the other major stakes races set to take place. Jeff Ruby Steaks (G3) Nope, no typo – that’s the actual listed name for […]

Posted on: March 13, 2020 | Christopher Feery

New York and New Jersey Suspend 18 Racing Licenses

The fallout from the indictments handed down on Monday has been swift and wide-ranging. When federal prosecutors began this week by revealing 27 indictments in the racing world, the industry reeled. It all revolved around longtime speculation that became all too real regarding the istration, shipping, packaging, and supplying of illegal medications like Epogen to […]

Posted on: March 12, 2020 | Jennifer Newell

Saturday Stakes Schedule – March 7, 2020

As the long winter begins to wind down across the country, the racing calendar starts to heat up. This Saturday is chock full of action at a number of different tracks, including a trio of prep races for the Kentucky Derby. Let’s take a look at what’s on tap. Gotham Stakes (G2) Race 10 at […]

Posted on: March 5, 2020 | Christopher Feery