Say It Ain't So

Say It Ain't So

Serious animal cruelty violations were found at a NY Thoroughbred farm, prompting a call for the sport to enforce swift and harsh punishment.

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Ed Meyer1 min read
Bluegrass Time!

Bluegrass Time!

Get the field, odds, and handicapping insights for the upcoming Blue Grass Stakes at Keeneland, a key prep race for the Kentucky Derby.

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Ed Meyer1 min read
The Long Road

The Long Road

Florida Derby winner Quality Road has developed a quarter crack. This injury raises concerns about his racing future, with specialists evaluating the situation.

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Ed Meyer1 min read
Good Move

Good Move

Trainer Julio Canani made a "good move" scratching The Pamplemousse from the Santa Anita Derby due to a tendon issue, prioritizing health over Derby fever. He may still eye the Kentucky Derby.

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Ed Meyer1 min read
How Good Is He?

How Good Is He?

I Want Revenge delivered an amazing Wood Memorial win despite a terrible start and being bottled up. Jockey Joe Talamo guided him to victory, making them a strong Kentucky Derby contender.

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Ed Meyer2 min read
Light Up The Night

Light Up The Night

Churchill Downs plans to host its first-ever night racing cards this spring, renting temporary lights for three evening meets to gauge fan reaction.

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Ed Meyer1 min read
Well Armed Is Well Paid In Dubai

Well Armed Is Well Paid In Dubai

Well Armed dominated the $6M Dubai World Cup, winning by a record 14 lengths. This historic victory claimed horse racing's richest prize at Nad Al Sheba.

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Ed Meyer1 min read
Little Changes Add Up More Than You Think

Little Changes Add Up More Than You Think

Small changes in horse racing, like ESPN dropping the Kentucky Oaks and Derby post-position draw, can have a big impact on the sport. Churchill Downs is also adjusting Derby Week events.

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Ed Meyer1 min read
Goodbye Old Friend

Goodbye Old Friend

Hall of Fame jockey Chris McCarron joined WinningPonies.com to discuss his career and the super horses he rode, especially Kentucky Derby winner Alysheba, sharing insights and memories.

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Ed Meyer2 min read
The One That Got Away!

The One That Got Away!

Relive the $500,000 Lane's End Stakes and the pick that got away. Hindsight reveals why #1 Hold Me Back, with Desormeaux and Mott, was the horse to bet.

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Ed Meyer2 min read
Buckeye Bonanza

Buckeye Bonanza

Ohio's Racing Commission proposes adding 14,000 slot machines to seven racetracks to save the horse racing industry and fund schools. The plan faces statehouse opposition.

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Ed Meyer1 min read
Feeling The Pinch

Feeling The Pinch

Horse racing tracks, from major venues to fair circuits, are facing financial struggles. Lack of state funding has led to canceled races, like those at Arizona's Cochise County Fairgrounds.

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Ed Meyer3 min read