Horse Racing News by Associated Press
Posted 2/16/11 5:49 PM by Associated Press
Trainer Rick Dutrow has been suspended 90 days by New York racing stewards for two infractions.
Posted 12/22/10 9:35 AM by Associated Press
An aide to Maryland Gov. Martin O'Malley and horse racing representatives say a tentative agreement has been reached to allow a full calendar of 146 racing days and keep the Preakness Stakes in the state.
Posted 12/22/10 7:24 AM by Associated Press
The future of the Preakness at Pimlico is in doubt after a vote by Maryland's racing commission. The board has voted to reject a proposal by the owners of Pimlico Race Course and Laurel Park to conduct live racing next year.
Posted 11/21/10 10:41 AM by Associated Press
Three-time Kentucky Derby winning jockey Calvin Borel will be out five to six weeks after suffering a broken jaw when unseated by his horse during the $1 million Delta Jackpot on Saturday.
Posted 11/20/10 1:36 PM by Associated Press
Steven Schwartz, a longtime horse racing publicist and racetrack official in New Jersey and New York, has died. He was 64.
Posted 11/8/10 7:07 PM by Associated Press
Zenyatta is still welcome to visit the Guinness brewery in Ireland despite her loss in the Breeders' Cup Classic.
Posted 11/8/10 4:31 PM by Associated Press
Zenyatta's star power nearly tripled television ratings for the Breeders' Cup Classic.
Posted 11/7/10 3:17 PM by Associated Press
Jockey Calvin Borel has been fined and fellow rider Javier Castellano has been fined and suspended for six days following a fight in the winner's circle on Friday at Churchill Downs.
Posted 11/5/10 1:58 PM by Associated Press
Eldaafer kicked off the Breeders' Cup with a victory in the $500,000 Marathon, though the real action took place after the horses hit the wire.
Posted 10/10/10 5:58 PM by Associated Press
Favored Pleasant Prince took the lead in the stretch and pulled away for a decisive win in the $400,000 Oklahoma Derby at Remington Park on Sunday.