Louisiana Moves Toward Doing Away With Void-Claim Rules
The Louisiana Racing Commission is moving toward doing away with most of the state's rules that would void claims of racehorses for reasons including postrace lameness, injury, and even death. A publi...
Sterile Flies to Be Used to Combat New World Screwworm
A $8.5 million sterile New World screwworm fly dispersal facility in South Texas, along with a comprehensive protection plan, will be used to combat the risk of NWS extending into the United States....
Irish Trainer Prendergast Dies at Age 92
One of the great training dynasties in Irish racing has come to an end with the death of multiple classic- and group 1-winning handler Kevin Prendergast just two weeks shy of his 93rd birthday....
Woodbine Barn Quarantined After EHV-1 Finding
The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario has been advised that a horse stabled at Woodbine has tested positive for the neurotropic equine herpesvirus strain known as EHV-1....
Venetian Sun Shines in Albany Stakes at Royal Ascot
Trainer Karl Burke turned around a frustrating week as the highly regarded Venetian Sun burst home to land the June 20 Albany Stakes (G3) at Royal Ascot under Clifford Lee....
Time For Sandals Delivers Commonwealth Upset
Time For Sandals continued a dream week for trainer Harry Eustace when causing a 25-1 upset in the Commonwealth Cup (G1) under Richard Kingscote June 20 at Ascot Racecourse....