Horse Racing News

The head of horse racing's oversight authority believes Churchill Downs would accept a recommendation to pause racing if necessary as an emergency summit convenes to examine the deaths of 12 horses over the past month at the home of the Kentucky Derby.

Two horses have died the past two days following injuries at Churchill Downs, the 11th and 12th fatalities over the past month at the home of the Kentucky Derby.

A judge has granted Churchill Downs' motion for summary judgment that dismisses Bob Baffert's claim the track breached due process by suspending him for two years.

Fusaichi Pegasus, the 2000 Kentucky Derby winner, was euthanized Tuesday at Ashford Stud in Versailles, Kentucky at age 26.

Swanson Lake was injured during the sixth race at Churchill Downs on Saturday and later euthanized, making it the ninth fatality at the Kentucky track since April 27.

National Treasure's win gave Bob Baffert his record eighth victory at the Preakness Stakes.

A horse trained by Bob Baffert was euthanized on the track after going down with an injury and unseating his jockey during a race on the Preakness undercard.

Preakness favorite Mage was cleared for Saturday's race after getting stitches for cut above his right eye.

Katherine Terrell breaks down what you need to know to watch and bet the Preakness and Anita Marks reveals the bets she'll be making on Saturday's race.

Taxed raced to an upset victory in the Black-Eyed Susan Stakes, closing strong for convincing win over Hoosier Philly and unbeaten favorite Faiza.