By Jenn Webster Have you ever wanted to place a bet on a racehorse, but became overwhelmed by the thought of it? Wagering at the track, when done in moderation, can be a fun way to spend an afternoon. In honor of the Kentucky Derby today, we have compiled an easy guide to placing bets …
The 146th running of the Belmont Stakes, the final jewel in Thoroughbred racing’s Triple Crown, will take place Saturday at Belmont Park in the state of New York. Here, California Chrome will attempt to become racing’s 12th Triple Crown winner and first since Affirmed in 1978. He showed us he had the speed in the Derby …
Long considered to be a marker for the health index of the horse industry in general, the September Keeneland Yearling Sale, in Lexington, Kentucky, wrapped up last weekend with spectacular results, indicating a more-than-expected resurgence in the Thoroughbred racing world. Gross sales of $280,491,300, the highest since 2008; the sale of 18 yearlings for $1 …
Is there a solution for Ontario's troubled Horse Racing industry? The Ontario's Ministry of Agriculture and Food says there may be a long-term plan established as soon as this year. The government of Ontario has asked the Horse Racing Industry Transition Panel to put forth a plan to get the ball rolling forward for the future …
Coming soon to your mailbox and newsstand, I\’m excited to preview the September/October issue for y\’all here. When I watched seasoned chuckwagon driver Chad Harden’s lead horse collapse and the subsequent pile-up of horses, humans and wheels during a heat of the Calgary Stampede Rangeland Derby on July 12, my heart leapt to my throat. …
The Ontario horse racing industry is contributing $4.5 billion or 77 per cent of the total annual economic contributions from racing in Canada, according to a new study released today by Equine Canada and Strategic Equine. The Economics of Horse Racing in Canada, an in‐depth report on the horse racing industry on a province‐by‐province basis, …
If you thought the hats at the Royal Wedding were outrageous, check these out, and a few other bits of Derby trivia.
First Down Dash, a Dash for Cash son who has been called the greatest American Quarter Horse Racing sire of all time, left for greener pastures in November.
AQHA studies Clenbuterol abuse, recommends action.
