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By Darren Rogers —- CHURCHILL DOWNS TO REOPEN STABLE AREA ON MONDAY, MAY 11; SPECTATOR-FREE RACING UNDER STRICT GUIDELINES WILL BEGIN THEREAFTER LOUISVILLE, Ky. (Wednesday, April 29, 2020) – Churchill Downs Racetrack today received approval from state officials to reopen...

Alicia Hughes, NTRA Communications —- LEXINGTON, Ky. – Sackatoga Stable’s Tiz the Law continues to hold a clear advantage in the National Thoroughbred Racing Association (NTRA) Top 3-Year-Old Poll but shake-ups could be on the horizon as the Grade 1 Arkansas Derby headlines...

Alicia Hughes/NTRA —- CE CE, WHITMORE JOIN THE FRAY IN NTRA TOP THOROUGHBRED POLL; TIZ THE LAW HOLDS LEADS IN TOP 3-YEAR-OLD POLL LEXINGTON, Ky. (April 20, 2020) – Rising star Ce Ce and veteran Grade 1 winner Whitmore made the most of their respective opportunities this...

From Drew Fleming —- To the fans and supporters of Breeders’ Cup, The health and safety of the racing community, including its athletes, fans and workers, has always been Breeders’ Cup’s top priority. As we collectively navigate this uncharted and difficult time, I want to...

NYRA PRESS OFFICE —- Date for 152nd Belmont Stakes to be determined ELMONT, N.Y. – The New York Racing Association, Inc. (NYRA) today announced that the opening of the Belmont Park spring/summer meet will be delayed due to the continuing impact of the coronavirus...

By Jennifer Hoyt —- Tom’s d’Etat; Photos by Oaklawn Park HEAVY FAVORITE TOM’S D’ETAT WINS OAKLAWN MILE HOT SPRINGS, AR (Saturday, April 11, 2020) – The two Grade 1 winners and top-two betting favorites finished as expected with 4-5 choice Tom’s d’Etat prevailing...

By Jennifer Hoyt —- Mr. Big News; All Photos provided by Oaklawn Park MR. BIG NEWS PULLS BIG UPSET IN THE OAKLAWN STAKES HOT SPRINGS, AR (Saturday, April 11, 2020) – Allied Racing Stable, LLC.’s Mr. Big News made some big noise with his 46-1 upset in Saturday’s $200,000...

NYRA PRESS OFFICE —- NYRA delays opening of Oklahoma Training Track at Saratoga Race Course SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. – Due to the continuing impact of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, the New York Racing Association, Inc. (NYRA) today announced that the opening of...

By Darren Rogers —- LOUISVILLE, Ky. (Tuesday, April 7, 2020) – After consultation with local and state public health officials amid public health concerns regarding the COVID-19 pandemic, Churchill Downs Racetrack announced today that it will extend the delay in the...

GOLDEN GATE FIELDS WILL TEMPORARILY CLOSE FOR LIVE RACING EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY IN RESPONSE TO THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC BERKELEY, CA. (April 2, 2020)–In accordance with instructions received this morning from the Alameda County Public Health Officer, Golden Gate Fields will...