Penn National Gaming proposes a new Ohio gambling measure to transform racetracks into gambling emporiums and add four casinos statewide.
Ohio's Thoroughbred tracks begin the 2009 season with a new off-track revenue agreement, preventing two tracks from quitting and boosting horsemen's share.
Churchill Downs launched the official Kentucky Derby 2009 website, offering unparalleled coverage of the horse racing season, contender info, and event details.
Santa Anita trainers confront Pro-Ride founder Ian Pearse over concerns about the new synthetic track's condition and recent breakdowns. Trainers are voicing fears over the surface's safety.
Turfway Park racing continues temporarily amidst a dispute between jockeys and horsemen over increased mount fees. Riders have agreed to race through next Friday while talks continue.
It's early, but the race to the Kentucky Derby is on! Get our first look at the 3-year-old contenders, including recent prep race results from Gulfstream Park.
Deshawn Parker, 2008's second-winningest jockey, is set to ride at Oaklawn for the first time, bringing his impressive record to Hot Springs.
Churchill Downs, horsemen, and the KTA have agreed to distribute live racing signals to ADW platforms like TwinSpires.com for the 2009 spring meeting.
China tentatively reintroduces horse racing with a chance to win money for the first time since 1949, despite strict rules limiting actual gambling.
Russell Baze and top Golden Gate jockeys face Portland Meadows riders in the XpressBet Jockey Challenge on Jan. 7th for $20,000 in prizes.
Opening day at Santa Anita offers a final chance to evaluate top runners before Eclipse Awards. Bob Black Jack impressed in the Malibu Stakes.
“Jockeys,” a new docu-soap on Animal Planet, offers a behind-the-scenes look at the lives of top riders like Mike Smith and Chantal Sutherland, competing at Santa Anita.
