August 2024 Western Horseman – Table of Contents
On The Cover
The August 2024 Western Horseman cover features Jeremy Morris. A cowboy who is helping cowboys heal. Read more in “Things We Don’t Talk About.” Photography by Nicole Poyo Brennan...
After Rulings, HISA to Oversee Most U.S. Racing for Now
Divergence in decisions by federal appellate courts about the constitutionality of HISA boils down to one thing at this point—whether the legislation creating HISA unlawfully delegates enforcement p...
Strong Duo Could Give Brown Sixth Straight Lake George
Trainer Chad Brown will be represented by a strong pair of 3-year-old fillies as he attempts a sixth straight win in the $175,000 Lake George Stakes (G3T) at Saratoga Race Course....
ABR's 2024 Del Mar Betting Guide: Trends, Statistics
It is summer in Southern California, and for horseplayers, that means it is time for Del Mar. The annual Del Mar summer Thoroughbred meet opens July 20 and will usher in California's most eagerly anti...
NYRA Bets Named Managing Vendor in New Jersey
Darby Development, acting as agent of the New Jersey Sports & Exposition Authority, has signed an agreement establishing NYRA Bets as the Managing Vendor of New Jersey's online and mobile pari-mutuel ...
No Changes in NTRA Poll; CCA Oaks Could Impact Top 10
Opening-week action from Saratoga Race Course did not affect the top 10 rankings in the latest National Thoroughbred Racing Association Top Thoroughbred Poll released July 15. A race there this weeken...
Up-and-Coming Unmatched Wisdom Favored in Curlin
The July 20 Haskell Stakes (G1) and the July 27 Jim Dandy Stakes (G2) are two races utilized as launching pads toward the Aug. 24 Travers Stakes (G1) at Saratoga, but for eligible horses Saratoga's Ju...
Increased Rainfall Leads to Drop in British Attendance
Overall attendances at British race meetings were slightly down in the first half of the year but the average crowd showed a small increase, according to figures published by the Levy Board July 16....