Three horses are confirmed as headed to Baltimore for the Preakness Stakes, though the status of Kentucky Derby winner Mystik Dan remained unclear Tuesday
According to Churchill Downs, $210, 7 million was wagered on Mystik Dan's win of the Kentucky Derby, besting by $20 million the previous betting record set last year.
The second jewel of horse racing's Triple Crown could be missing 150th Kentucky Derby winner Mystik Dan and other co-stars, quashing hopes for a rematch after the thrilling three-way photo finish in the milestone race.
Fierceness was named the 5-2 morning-line favorite for the 150th Kentucky Derby and will look to make history in next Saturday's milestone race as the first entrant to win in 45 attempts from the No. 17 post position.
A Kentucky appeals court judge has denied Zedan Racing Stables' requests for an emergency hearing and ruling that sought to allow Bob Baffert-trained Arkansas Derby winner Muth to run in next week's Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs.
Zedan Racing Stables has appealed a Kentucky Circuit Court ruling that denied its request for a temporary injunction seeking to allow Bob Baffert-trained Arkansas Derby winner Muth to race in next month's 150th Kentucky Derby at Churchill…
Horse racing deaths in the United States increased slightly in 2023 from 2022, according to the annual report released Wednesday by the federally mandated agency that began regulating the sport two years ago.
The owner of Arkansas Derby winner Muth has sued Churchill Downs Inc. and is seeking a temporary injunction against what it called the track's "illegal" ban of Hall of Fame trainer Bob Baffert.
Laurel River broke from the far outside and rallied to win the $12 million Dubai World Cup by a record-setting 8 1/2 lengths on Saturday at Meydan Racecourse.
A new plan to rebuild Baltimore's storied but deteriorating Pimlico Race Course is making a late charge down the stretch of Maryland's legislative session.
Confederate, who last year won 13 of 15 races and became the fastest 3-year-old pacer in history, was named 2023 Horse of the Year at the U.S. Harness Writers Association banquet Sunday.
Churchill Downs is moving the post draw for the 150th Kentucky Derby and Oaks to one full week before the race to provide better handicapping information.
A harness racing trainer in New York is facing two charges after allegedly striking a race horse and fracturing its skull, requiring the animal to be euthanized.
The New York Racing Association says the four-day Belmont Stakes Racing Festival that will be held at Saratoga from June 6-9 will feature 23 stakes worth $10.1 million.