Horse Racing News

Magna International Developments, the parent company of Santa Anita, and the Oak Tree Racing Association signed a lease agreement for Oak Tree's fall meeting at Santa Anita on Friday, officials with both sides said.

For both the filly herself, and the New Jersey racing industry as a whole, Rachel Alexandra's appearance at Monmouth Park couldn't come at a better time.

New Jersey's state- and casino-supported racing industry should no longer receive financial assistance, and the Meadowlands racetrack should be closed or sold for a nominal fee, according to a report released Wednesday.

The California Horse Racing Board has voted to allow Patrick Valenzuela to resume riding in the state under strict conditions that require the jockey with a history of substance abuse to submit to hair follicle testing.

Zenyatta worked six furlongs in 1:12.40 at Hollywood Park on Thursday, moving closer to an expected start in the $300,000 Clement Hirsch Stakes at Del Mar on Aug. 7.

The Kentucky Horse Racing Commission on Tuesday approved regulations paving the way for the installation of slot-machine-like devices at racetracks while simultaneously agreeing to ask a state judge to issue an opinion on the legality of the machines.

Judging by the entry box, horsemen are excited about the upcoming Saratoga meet.

Hall of Fame jockey Kent Desormeaux has begun counseling sessions to address issues involving his alcohol use.

In her final workout for Saturday's Lady's Secret at Monmouth Park, Rachel Alexandra breezed a half-mile in 49.60 Monday morning on the Oklahoma training track at Saratoga.

Saturday, trainer Mike Stidham tapped Cisco Torres to ride American Derby favorite Workin for Hops. Torres put a perfect ride on his pick-up mount, who proved much the best as the favorite in the Grade 2, $200,000 turf race for 3-year-olds.