Pletcher Secures Stay of 14-Day Suspension in New York
A judge in New York granted a temporary restraining order preventing imposition of a 14-day suspension against trainer Todd Pletcher for an alleged medication infraction almost two years ago....
AQHA Breeders Recognized
The 2023 50- and 75-year AQHA breeders were recognized at the American Quarter Horse Association (AQHA) Breeder Recognition Banquet presented by Teton Ridge, hosted during the 2024 AQHA Convention.
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Catching Freedom Begins Breezing For Kentucky Derby
Albaugh Family Stables' Louisiana Derby (G2) winner Catching Freedom began his workout preparations for the 150th running of the $5 million Kentucky Derby (G1) May 4 with a half-mile move in :48 2/5 A...
Arbitrator Imposes Major Sanctions on Trainer Ruiz
In a decision that backs HISA and its enforcement arm, an arbitrator has imposed significant sanctions on Southern California-based trainer Lorenzo Ruiz over the finding of a banned substance in thre...
Japan's Classics Season Kicks off with the Oka Sho
The Japanese classics season kicks off April 7 at Hanshin Racecourse with that country's 2-year-old filly champion of 2023, Ascoli Piceno, defending her perfect record in a full field in the Oka Sho ...
First Quarter Wagering, Race Days Down in First Quarter
Although total wagering increased by 1% in March, the total wagering on U.S. races through the first three months of 2024 was down 4% at $$2,590,112,041 compared to the $2,699,177,001 amassed in the f...
Queen Mary Winner Crimson Advocate Returns in Limestone
Crimson Advocate, who traveled abroad to defeat 25 rivals in the Queen Mary Stakes (G2) last summer at Royal Ascot, kicks off her 3-year-old season in the $250,000 Limestone Stakes April 12 at Keenela...
CARF Formalizes Advisory Committee, Appoints Members
A Northern California Racing Affairs Advisory Committee that has existed informally since the announcement that Golden Gate Fields would close has been formally recognized by a vote of the California...
First Quarter Wagering, Race Days Both Decline
Although total wagering increased by 1% in March, the total wagering on U.S. races through the first three months of 2024 was down 4% at $$2,590,112,041 compared to the $2,699,177,001 amassed in the f...