2012 California Sunshine Millions Day at Santa Anita
Sunday January 29, 2012
Saturday was Sunshine Millions day at Santa Anita Park with five stakes races on the card, headlined by the Santa Monica Stakes (G1) won by Home Sweet Aspen and the ... Read More
Black Caviar wins #17
Thursday January 26, 2012
Black Caviar remained undefeated in 17 lifetime starts on Friday January 27 with her win in the Australia Stakes (G2) at Moonee Valley, The mighty mare from Down ... Read More
2011 Sovereign Award Finalists
Tuesday January 24, 2012
The Jockey Club of Canada has announced the finalists for the equine, human, and media categories for the 2011 Sovereign Awards for excellence in Canadian thoroughbred racing. These awards determine ... Read More
2012 "Road to the Derby" Kickoff Day at the Fair Grounds
Monday January 23, 2012
There were six stakes at the Fair Grounds on Saturday January 12, including the Lecomte Stakes won by Mr. Bowling, the Silverbulletday Stakes won by Believe You Can, and the ... Read More
2012 Willowdale and Snowshoe Pacing Series Finals
Sunday January 22, 2012
Favorite Westwardho Hanover (right) held off the late close of Mystician to win the 2012 Willowdale Pacing Series final at Woodbine on Saturday. Also on the card, Modern Legend won ... Read More
Review: The Sport of Kings and the Kings of Crime
Saturday January 21, 2012
Horse Racing, Politics, and Organized Crime in New York 1865-1913 by Steven A. Riess. In his latest book, Northeastern Illinois University history professor Steven Riess explains how and ... Read More
2012 Kentucky Derby Future Wager Dates
Thursday January 19, 2012
This year there willl once again be three future wager pools for the Kentucky Derby on February 10-12, March 2-4, and March 30-April 1 with both exacta and win wagering. ... Read More
2011 Eclipse Award Winners
Monday January 16, 2012
Havre de Grace (right) was named Horse of the Year, as well as Champion Older Female, at the 2011 Eclipse Award ceremony in Beverly Hills on January 16, 2012. ... Read More
2011 Eclipse Award Finalists
Thursday January 5, 2012
The finalists for the 2011 Eclipse Awards were announced Thursday. The winners will be announced and trophies presented on Monday January 16 at the 41st annual award ceremony, to be ... Read More
2011 Eclipse Media Award Winners
Thursday January 5, 2012
The winners of the media categories for the 2011 Eclipse Awards have all been announced including writing, television, radio, and photography. To the right is the Photography winner taken by ... Read More
Book Review - Kinane: A Remarkable Racing Family
Wednesday January 4, 2012
The Kinane family were the backbone of Irish flat and National Hunt racing for half a century, highlighted by champion jockey Mick Kinane, the regular rider of Sea the Stars ... Read More
Naming a Thoroughbred
Sunday January 1, 2012
Since all Northern Hemisphere racehorses have their official birthday on January 1st, here is a look at the rules for naming and registering a Thoroughbred. It isn't as easy as ... Read More