Horse Racing News

People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals said it will "go away" if horse racing addresses its medication issues, and industry officials who have spent countless hours trying to do just that suggest progress is evident but not recognized.

Decisive Rachel Alexandra Stakes winner Untapable will take her next big step along the Kentucky Oaks trail when she faces four others in the March 29 Fair Grounds Oaks at Fair Grounds Race Course & Slots.

Ruler of The World, last year's Epsom Derby victor, is the early favorite for the Emirates Dubai World Cup March 29 at Meydan Racecourse following the post position draw for the $10 million race March 26.

Intense Holiday has drawn the inside post position and is listed as a 2-1 morning line favorite for Saturday's $1 million Grade 2 Louisiana Derby, one of the premier prep races for the Kentucky Derby.

Cairo Prince has been set as the 9-5 favorite for Saturday's Grade 1, $1 million race at Gulfstream Park, a major prep along the road to the Kentucky Derby.

Zayat Stables has terminated Steve Asmussen and moved all 12 of its horses that were previously in the trainer's care following an internal investigation on the PETA report and video that published in the March 20 New York Times.

Zayat Stables intends to move all its horses from embattled trainer Steve Asmussen.

Tanma Corp.'s Chitu turned back a challenge from stablemate Midnight Hawk in Sunday's Grade 3, $800,110 Sunland Derby.

Scott Blasi, the longtime assistant trainer to Steve Asmussen, has been relieved of his duties pending an examination of documents and videos released by the People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals, which alleges animal abuse.

Prominent owner Zayat Stables has directed the scratching of all of the stable's horses entered for this weekend's races under the name of trainer Steve Asmussen.