Horse Racing

Mets likely in ‘two-horse race’ for $600 million superstar, according…

Posted by November 6, 2024

The New York Mets have a clear number-one target in free agency this winter. Unfortunately, they're not alone.When a 26-year-old su

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Roses for Debra sells for $2.4 million to lead Keeneland…

Posted by November 6, 2024

Mandy Pope’s Whisper Hill Farm paid $2.4 million for Grade 2 winner Roses for Debra, a 5-year-old daughter of Liam’s Map, to top a strong day of trade duri

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Red Smith 2024: Odds, analysis for Aqueduct stakes

Posted by November 6, 2024

Photo: Teresa Poplin / Eclipse Sportswire The Grade 2, $300,000 Red Smith will be run Saturday at Aqueduct as the fall meeting has its

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Karen Wiltshire: Pioneering female jockey on overcoming abuse and ridicule

Posted by November 6, 2024

Despite the victory, chances of gaining another remained limited.The following year she ended her career after 18 rides, which included one runner-up spot at Ep

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As the foal of a $1,000 mare, Knight’s Choice was…

Posted by November 6, 2024

Every year the Melbourne Cup sees a fairy tale written, but the romance surrounding 2024 winner Knight's Choice is particularly heartwarming.The 80-1 outsider m

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Louisiana Ethics Board tells state racing commission director he can…

Posted by November 6, 2024

The Board of Ethics told the state’s new racing commission executive director that his racehorses can continue to compete

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EDEN CONFIDENTIAL: Maggi Hambling, the original ‘bad girl of British…

Posted by November 5, 2024

The intensity of their first encounter has remained an indelible memory. ‘People thought I was ill...I was so smitten I couldn’t say anything,’ recalled M

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Van Dyke Fined, Suspended for Crop Use at Breeders’ Cup

Posted by November 5, 2024

Following the Breeders' Cup at Del Mar, a pair of jockeys were penalized for violations during races at the World Championships. Drayden Van Dyke was fin

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Jim O’Donnell: Frank Calabrese brought grand zest to last golden…

Posted by November 5, 2024

Legendary owner died Monday at 96 Longtime Arlington Park horse owner Frank Calab

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River City fair odds: Fast pace sets up for an…

Posted by November 5, 2024

With the state of American turf racing being what it is, you never really can count on a spirited pace even if it seems likely on paper. But that is certainly

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Speakers Announced for Global Symposium on Racing

Posted by November 5, 2024

Speakers have been announced for the 50th annual Global Symposium on Racing, taking place from Dec. 9-11 at Loews Ventana Canyon Resort in Tucson, Ariz. F

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Speed figures: Sierra Leone leads 21 fastest stakes winners

Posted by November 5, 2024

Photo: Alex Evers / Eclipse Sportswire Sierra Leone, winner of the $7 million Breeders' Cup Classic on Saturday, earned a 114 Brisnet

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