Horse Racing News
Horse racing has been a popular sport throughout the world for thousands of years now. In the modern-day United States, horse racing is the second biggest spectator sport as well as a widespread form of recreational gambling. The major forms of horse racing are Thoroughbred racing, harness racing, steeplechase racing, and quarter horse racing. In addition to major horse races like the Triple Crown, the Belmont Stakes, and the Kentucky Derby, there are horse races held every day during each season at such tracks as Gulfstream and Santa Anita. This section features resources on international horse racing news and publications.
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| Brown Odds-on to Complete the Triple Crown Horse Racing: Kentucky Derby winner Big Brown is odds-on to become the first horse since 1978 to complete the American... |
Creachadoir Lands Lockinge Horse Racing: The Godolphin mount held off a pack of rivals to win the Group One mile event at Newbury |
| Fallon Inquiry Review Details Police Errors Horse Racing: City of London police made serious mistakes in horse racing corruption investigation according to review |
Take Juicy Odds of 33-1 for Cape to Lift the Cup Horse Racing: Today's TV Races: Ron Cox casts his eye over the runners and riders |
| Hills Alive Tajaaweed on Course for Epsom Horse Racing: Tajaaweed is on course for the Derby at Epsom after a good win at Chester, with Richard Hills on board |
Great Leighs Staff Flat Out As Finishing Line Approaches Horse racing: Staff at Great Leighs racecourse will be working around the clock to avoid a late cancellation |
| Uneasy Sense Finally Out of 1,000 Horse racing: Sense Of Joy will miss the Classic at New market with a soft-tissue injury and may miss the Oaks in June |
Laureldean Far Too Big at 20-1 Horse racing: Laureldean Gale looked good as she ran Proviso close at Deauville and is generously priced for the 1,000... |
| Squance Pounces on Chance for First Win Horse racing: Hessian won the Weatherbys Bank Fillies Handicap to give trainer Michael Squance his first taste of victory |
Fitzgerald's Career Hangs in Balance Horse racing: Mick Fitzgerald was 'comfortable' following eight hours of surgery on his injured neck, but his career... |
| Fitzgerald is 'comfortable' After Bad Fall at Second Fence Horse racing: Mick Fitzgerald, who was thought to have suffered spinal injuries after falling from L'Ami, is comfortable in... |
Big-priced Ballycullen to Triumph in National Horse racing: With Royal County Star so short priced for the Irish National, Ballycullen Boy offers much better value |
| Pipe Family Have Day to Die for With National Hero Horse racing: Tim Murphy rode a composed race on the joint-favorite Comply or Die to win the Grand National at Aintree |
Activists Decry 'sickening' Horse Deaths Horse racing: Animal rights continued their campaign against racing as two horses were killed at Aintree yesterday |
| Topham Win Should Be No Bothar for Na Horse racing: Bothar Na, ridden by Paul Carberry, could offer good returns for punters in the John Smith's Topham Chase at... |
Nicholls Takes Blame As Kauto Star Lets Bowl Slip From His Grasp Horse racing: Paul Nicholls said he got his tactics wrong, leading to Kauto Star's second straight loss, and infuriating... |
| Our Vic Edges Out Kauto Star in Bowl Chase Horse racing: Kauto Star made an error at the penultimate fence to allow Our Vic to snatch the Bowl Chase |
Dancer Value at 6-1 to Eclipse Star Horse racing: With Kauto Star showing signs of fatigue, Exotic Dancer could take full advantage in the Totesport Bowl Chase... |
| New, Improved National Leaves Protestors Trailing Horse Racing: While protesters try to stop racing with a repetitive message, their main target, the Grand National, has... |
Jockeys Face Up to Whip Issue Horse racing: The BHA has warned jockeys that those who misuse the whip risk getting in trouble with police as well as... |
| Record Aintree Entry Means Run May Miss Out Horse racing: With 99 horses declared for the Grand National, last year's fourth-placed horse Philson Run may not get into... |
Dry Forecast is Good News for Cloudy Ahead of the National Horse racing: The current favorite for this year's Grand National, Cloudy Lane, could benefit from the mild weather... |
| Red-hot Curlin is Poser for Punters Horse racing: With horses based in 16 different countries competing in the World Cup, the form of the runners is hard to call |
World Cup Promise Turns American Eyes to Riches of Dubai Horse racing: Who would bet against Sheikh Mohammed al Maktoum making Dubai the center of the racing world, wonders Greg Wood |
| Smith Bullish About Kauto's Tilt at Aintree Horse racing: Kauto Star looks set to race in the Totesport Bowl chase at Aintree with Master Minded set to target the... |
The Afrikaner Bound for Newmarket Via Dubai Horse racing:After tomorrow's World Cup South Africa's top trainer Mike de Kock is setting up at HQ, he tells Greg Wood |
| Ignored Kocab is No 40-1 Shot Horse racing: André Fabre-trained Kocab is an excellent each way bet at the Dubai World Cup |
Godolphin Favour Khaldun to Plunder Guineas Horse racing:Greg Wood reports from Dubai as the stable's Classic hopes are paraded ahead of Saturday's World Cup |
| Australia Boost From Sheikh's £200m Deal Horse racing: Sheikh Mohammed's purchase of Woodlands Stud has had a positive reaction in Australia, according to his... |
Boycott-busting Owners to Give Away Winnings Horse racing: One racing club has responded to a possible boycott over poor prize money by saying they would donate... |
| National Hero Returns With Sights on the Flat Horse racing: After a seven-year absence, trainer David Murray Smith has returned to racing at the helm of a big new yard |
Big-priced Ballycullen to Triumph in National Horse racing: With Royal County Star so short priced for the Irish National, Ballycullen Boy offers much better value |
| Stay on the Right Side of Yeaman's Horse racing: William Buick will have a great opportunity to confirm his ability on Yeaman's Hall at Doncaster |
Haggas Praying for Rain Ahead of Heaven Knows' Lincoln Bid Horse racing: William Haggis is hoping that both Very Wise and Heaven Knows will be able to run at Lincoln |
| Great Leighs Start Date Put Back Again Horse racing: Britain's first new racecourse in 80 years, at Great Leighs, will now open on April the 20th |
Three Jockeys Banned After Kempton Farce Horse racing: Three apprentice jockeys have been banned for incompetence after the outsider of four runners was allowed to... |