New Sheriff In Town

New Sheriff In Town

Jockey Julien Leparoux broke a 23-year-old Churchill Downs fall meet record with 56 wins, surpassing Pat Day's mark. Read about his historic achievement.

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Ed Meyer2 min read
The 28th Running Of The Japan Cup

The 28th Running Of The Japan Cup

The 28th Japan Cup on Nov. 30th at Tokyo Racecourse pits four international challengers against a strong field of domestic runners. Japanese horses have dominated recently.

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Ed Meyer2 min read
Iron Horse

Iron Horse

Commentator, the 7-year-old gelding, is considered America's fastest horse this season, boasting top Beyer speed figures including a 120 Whitney Handicap win.

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Ed Meyer3 min read
60 Years Later, And The Game Returns

60 Years Later, And The Game Returns

After 60 years, commercial horse racing returns to mainland China this weekend with the first event taking place in Wuhan.

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Ed Meyer2 min read
Where Are The Self Bet Machines?

Where Are The Self Bet Machines?

Meadowlands Racetrack tellers are suing a major betting terminal supplier, Scientific Games Racing, alleging serious injuries from their self-betting machines.

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Ed Meyer2 min read
For Sale

For Sale

TVG, the first horse-racing cable-TV channel and largest U.S. account-wagering company, is for sale. Its new owner will become a major player in the thoroughbred industry.

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Ed Meyer4 min read
Weekend Recap

Weekend Recap

Recap the weekend's horse racing action, featuring a thrilling dead-heat finish between Demarcation and Karelian in the River City Handicap at Churchill Downs.

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Ed Meyer5 min read
Long Time Coming

Long Time Coming

After two decades, veteran jockey Bill Troilo earned his first graded stakes victory, dead-heating with Karelian in the Grade III River City Handicap.

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Ed Meyer2 min read
When To Retire?

When To Retire?

Curlin retires to stud, but the timing of retirement isn't always safe. Explore the contrast with Shakis, who suffered a fatal injury just before his planned stud career.

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Ed Meyer2 min read
A Friend In Need...

A Friend In Need...

Jockey Jason McKeown was suspended for two days after controversially taking another rider's whip mid-race at Cheltenham. He admitted borrowing the stick to win.

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Ed Meyer2 min read
Calling It A Career

Calling It A Career

Trainer Steve Asmussen confirms champion Curlin is unlikely to race again, all but cementing his retirement to stud despite owner Jess Jackson's slight openness.

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Ed Meyer2 min read
Diamond In The Rough?

Diamond In The Rough?

Paco Lopez, this year’s leading jockey at Calder, has been barred from CDI tracks through Jan. 2, 2009. Is this talented rider a diamond in the rough despite the ban?

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Ed Meyer2 min read