horse racing News Stories

 
 
Einstein Barcola

America's Horse Racing Network Sale in Final Phases

by Elizabeth Fairview | November 10th, 2008 | Add a comment
Macrovision Solutions Corp., parent company of TVG, otherwise known as the horse racing network, is in the final stages of a $2.65 billion deal of selling off the network. “We are in discussions, and we have been in discussions,” Fred Amoroso, … Read More Read More
 
 
 
 
 
Curlin

Out of the Running, But Not Out of the Race

by Maria Starr | November 6th, 2008 | Add a comment
Expert handicappers are still scratching their heads over what has been one of the most unpredictable years in horse racing history. There was the switch from turf to synthetic surfaces, which made betting on the Breeders’ Cup challenging to say … Read More Read More
 
 
 
 
 
churchill_downs

New Racing Season at Aqueduct Racetrack and Churchill Downs

by Maria Starr | November 5th, 2008 | Add a comment
And you thought North American horse racing was over for the year? Not by a longshot. There’s plenty of action for horse racing fans and bettors at Aqueduct Racetrack and Churchill Downs. Aqueduct Racetrack in Queens, New York City, launches its … Read More Read More
 
 
 
 
 
Melbourne Cup

Melbourne Cup Odds: Zarita and Yellowstone Scratched

by Elizabeth Fairview | November 3rd, 2008 | Add a comment
Australia’s richest horse race, the $5.5 million Melbourne Cup, goes down tomorrow and as usual with big races like this, the last-minute drama is unfolding rapidly. Zarita has been scratched due to a virus, while English horse Yellowstone scratched because of a … Read More Read More
 
 
 
 
 
Breeders' Cup

Breeders' Cup Classic Payouts

by Austin Kent | October 25th, 2008 | Add a comment
Before Saturday’s upset at the Breeders’ Cup Classic, not many thought Raven’s Pass would be the one to defeat legendary, but in reality he did, and the record-setting 2007 champion placed fourth. With Henrythenavigator and Tiago rounding out the top three, … Read More Read More
 
 
 
 
 
Breeders Cup

Raven's Pass Wins Breeders' Cup Classic

by Austin Kent | October 25th, 2008 | Add a comment
After weeks of anticipation, the Breeders’ Cup Classic has finally come and gone, and a shocking victor has emerged on top of the field. This year’s Breeders’ Cup Classic winner is Raven’s Pass. With a winning time of 1:59.27, Raven’s Pass managed … Read More Read More
 
 
 
 
 
Casino Drive

Breeders' Cup Today on ABC and ESPN - Bet Now!

by Austin Kent | October 25th, 2008 | Add a comment
With just hours before Saturday’s Breeders’ Cup races are set to take place, fans await the busy schedule and the Breeders’ Cup Classic that headlines the agenda. Joining the legendary Curlin in the 6:45 p.m. (EST) Classic are contenders Casino Drive, … Read More Read More
 
 
 
 
 
magna

Magna Drops the Hammer on Slaughter Houses

by Austin Kent | October 11th, 2008 | 1 Comment
On Friday October 10, 2008 the Magna Entertainment Corporation (MEC), North America’s largest owner and operator of horse racetracks based on revenue, formally adopted a company-wide policy in attempts to promote more humane treatment of the racehorses we know and … Read More Read More
 
 
 
 
 
stoned pony

Horse Racing Veterinarians Suspended

by Raindog | October 3rd, 2008 | Add a comment
According to reports, two veterinarians from the state of Ohio have been suspended indefinitely on October 2, 2008 by the Kentucky Horse Racing Commission (KHRC) pending results of an ongoing investigation. The two veterinarians, Dr. Rick Mathers and Dr. Rick … Read More Read More
 
 
 
 
 
Horse racing

John Velazquez Records His 4,000th Win

by Elizabeth Fairview | September 30th, 2008 | Add a comment
“This was probably the hardest 10 winners of my career,” Velazquez said. “It feels great to put it behind me and move on to other things. As you get closer to a big number, it seems harder and harder to … Read More Read More