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NTRA Invests in Track Surface Safety Research

A recent $100,000 grant from the NTRA is helping horse safety research at the University of Kentucky, under Dr. Michael Peterson. The effort aims to reduce horse deaths at racetracks.

Posted on: July 7, 2020 | Jennifer Newell

Lone Star Park Suspends Racing

Lone Star Park near Dallas, Texas, announced they'll suspend racing following Race 1 on Sunday, July 5, and canceled the remaining eight races on the card.

Posted on: July 6, 2020 | Fairway Jay

Met Mile Headlines Five Graded Stakes On Fourth Of July At Belmont Park

The Met Mile, held at Belmont Park on the Fourth of July, is a one-mile race for 3-year-olds and up and is followed by several more graded stakes races.

Posted on: July 4, 2020 | Fairway Jay

Tom’s d’Etat is morning line favorite for Stephen Foster

Multiple graded stakes winner Tom’s d’Etat was installed as the even-money morning line favorite for Saturday, June 27's $500,000 Stephen Foster Presented by Coca-Cola at Churchill Downs.

Posted on: June 26, 2020 | Kimberly French

Belmont winner Tiz the Law will stud at Ashford

Ashford Stud purchased the breeding rights to Belmont Stakes winner Tiz the Law on Thursday, June 25. Sired by Constitution, the handsome bay will continue competing for Sackatoga Stable for the remainder of his career.

Posted on: June 25, 2020 | Kimberly French

Kentucky Derby will have fans in the stands

Churchill Downs announced after discussions with Gov. Andy Beshear and Kentucky public health officials, the running of the Kentucky Derby on Sept. 5 and the Longines Kentucky Oaks on Sept. 4 will occur with people in the stands under stringent rules.

Posted on: June 25, 2020 | Kimberly French

Gregson Foundation continues for COVID-19 at Del Mar

A California-based organization founded to provide aid for backstretch workers in efforts to enhance their lives will be helping workers at the Del Mar summer meet.

Posted on: June 24, 2020 | Kimberly French

Gouverneur Morris off Derby trail

Another promising 3-year-old colt is off the abridged and delayed “Road to the Kentucky Derby” as Gouverneur Morris will be on the shelf for a few months following a bout with colitis.

Posted on: June 24, 2020 | Kimberly French

Keeneland enters the ring with a digital presence

Keeneland Sales conducted its first stand-alone online auction on Tuesday via the new Keeneland Digital Sales Ring platform. Trapezium sold for $327,000 to St. Elias Stables as the sale-topper of the inaugural June Select Horses of Racing Age Sale.

Posted on: June 24, 2020 | Kimberly French

Horse Betting with William Hill and Monmouth Park

Monmouth and Delaware resume with protocols in place

With racing resumed at Delaware Park and the opening of racing at Monmouth Park beginning next month, the two tracks have put protocols in place for owners or spectators to be able to safely view horses at the facility amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

Posted on: June 24, 2020 | Kimberly French