Horse Racing

Richard E. Dutrow, Jr., was approved for a training license by the Kentucky Horse Racing Commission (KHRC)’s license review committee Tuesday. The voice vote was unanimous and without drama, and Dutrow’s license goes into effect immediately. Dutrow in February had regained his license to train horses in New York after sitting out a 10-year revocation
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Associated Press May 27, 2023, 08:16 PM ET LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Two horses have died the past two days following injuries at Churchill Downs, the 11th and 12th fatalities over the past month at the home of the Kentucky Derby. Filly Kimberley Dream was euthanized after sustaining a distal sesamoidean ligament rupture to her front
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Horses make the first turn as they compete during the Kentucky Derby on May 6 at Churchill Downs in Louisville. Eleven horses have died in the last month at the racetrack. (Julio Cortez / Associated Press) The horse death toll at Churchill Downs continued to grow Friday when Lost in Limbo, a 7-year-old gelding, was
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Richard E. Dutrow, Jr., who in February regained his license to train horses in New York after sitting out a 10-year revocation imposed by the New York State Gaming Commission (NYSGC), is on the agenda for the Kentucky Horse Racing Commission (KHRC)’s license review committee meeting on Tuesday to try and regain his license in
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Associated Press May 25, 2023, 06:18 PM ET LOUISVILLE, Ky. — A federal judge has granted Churchill Downs’ motion for summary judgment that dismisses Bob Baffert’s claim the track breached due process by suspending the Hall of Fame trainer for two years. Churchill Downs Inc. suspended Baffert in June 2021 after his now-deceased colt, Medina
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2023 Preakness Results John Velazquez celebrates aboard National Treasure after the 2023 Preakness 2023 Preakness Results Date: 05/20/2023 The $1.5 million Preakness Stakes (G1) is the second jewel in the Triple Crown. After First Mission scratched on Friday, a field of 7 three-year-olds contested the 148th renewal of this 1 3/16 mile classic around two
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Every week, the TDN publishes a roundup of key official rulings from the primary tracks within the four major racing jurisdictions of California, New York, Florida and Kentucky. Here’s a primer on how each of these jurisdictions adjudicates different offenses, what they make public (or not) and where. With the Horseracing Integrity and Safety Act
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2023 Preakness Thursday Photos The statue with the silks of last year’s Preakness winner Early Voting in front of the Preakness Stakes Barn. Preakness Thursday Photos Date: 05/18/2023 All eight of the Preakness horses were out on the track this morning for a gallop of 1 to 2 miles. At the start of training hours
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2023 Alibi Breakfast 2023 Alibi Breakfast The call to the post at the Alibi Breakfast. Date: 05/18/2023 The Alibi Breakfast is a Pimlico tradition that dates back to the 1930’s. On the porch of the historic Clubhouse, owners, trainers, and press would discuss the horses over coffee each morning during training hours. Some of the
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Associated Press May 12, 2023, 11:12 AM ET LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Kentucky Derby winner Mage will run in the 148th Preakness following an encouraging workout at Churchill Downs, his co-owner said. Mage galloped about 1½ miles at a brisk pace with exercise rider J.J. Delgado aboard on a cloudy but mild Friday morning at the
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