Horse Racing
‘Shark’ Hanlon suspended over transport of dead horse
Trainer John Joseph 'Shark' Hanlon has been given a 10-month ban and fined €2,000 over an incident in which he transported a dead horse in public view. The o
Franklin-Simpson fair odds: Apollo, we have a solution
What the Grade 1 Franklin-Simpson Stakes on Saturday at Kentucky Downs lacks in depth, with no graded-stakes winners among the 16 entered, it certainly makes u
A Better Entry to Racing
Several years ago I visited a "racino" track where I was greeted by a brand-new, near-Vegas-level casino on the gaming side that, on the racing side, gave
Report finds changes needed for Iowa horse racing to compete…
A study conducted for the Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission finds the state’s horse racing industry needs to make some changes to stay viable. The IRGC
Ultima Grace Returns at KY Downs After Queen Mary Fade
Before staging the $1.5 million Gun Runner Stakes Sept. 8, Kentucky Downs will precede that race with three $1 million stakes for juveniles, all overdrawn.
Get Smokin Back to Defend Kentucky Turf Cup Title
A year ago, Hall of Fame trainer Mark Casse didn't know what to expect when he ran Get Smokin in the Kentucky Turf Cup Stakes (G2T) at Kentucky Downs.
Prospect Watch: Turf-pedigreed youngsters step out at KY Downs
Photo: Scott Serio / Eclipse Sportswire Horse Racing Nation’s Prospect Watch scans all upcoming entries for starters early in their
Del Mar: Anisette, Didia have showdown Saturday in Mabee
Photo: Eclipse Sportswire - edited Streaking 4-year-old Anisette and well-traveled 6-year-old Didia stand out in the field of seven fi
Nooni brings high hopes into Saturday’s Del Mar Debutante
Photo: Del Mar / Benoit Photo With a 2-for-2 record and a $1.8 million price tag, Nooni carries high expectations Saturday into the 74
July Fourth Racing at Saratoga? Local Businesses React
Saratoga Springs, NY (WRGB) — Local business owners are excited about the potential economic boost that could come if the New York Racing Association (NYRA) d
Neat Must Overcome Wide Draw to Win Gun Runner
Despite a large field of 12 entering the $1.5 million Gun Runner Stakes at Kentucky Downs Sept. 8, Neat will enter the race unmatched in terms of résumÃ
