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.
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?
Larry Jones, trainer of Proud Spell and Eight Belles, receives the Big Sport of Turfdom award. He's honored for his exceptional media cooperation, especially after Eight Belles' tragic Derby.
Austin Miller, former casino exec, now leads Fair Grounds. He's confident his business acumen will succeed, despite being new to racing.
Julien Leparoux's remarkable journey from a shy apprentice to a leading jockey at Churchill Downs, now challenging Pat Day's fall-meet win record.
Churchill Downs announced a 10% cut in overnight purses and reduced stakes purses for its Fall Meet, citing soft business levels and unresolved simulcast negotiations.
Undefeated mare Peppers Pride might run her last race soon. Follow her final preparations as connections weigh retirement for breeding after 18 straight wins.
Ohio's casino measure was defeated for the fourth time, a major blow to those hoping for job creation and racino development. This is a potential death knell for horse racing in the Buckeye State.
A stalemate between horsemen and tracks is impacting online horse racing wagering, with both sides arguing over revenue share and patrons caught in the middle.
IEAH Stables, owners of Big Brown, purchased Breeders' Cup Juvenile Fillies winner Stardom Bound for $5.7 million at Fasig-Tipton. She'll now train with Richard Dutrow Jr.
Churchill Downs jockeys are testing new ProCush safety whips, drawing strong negative reactions from riders. The trial period could lead to new whip rules.
Sportsman's Park, a historic horse racing facility closed since 2003, is being demolished to make way for a new shopping center. Learn about its storied past.
