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By Pat McKenna —- Ruffian; Photo supplied by NYRA NYRA relocates remains of Ruffian to Claiborne Farm ELMONT, N.Y. – The New York Racing Association, Inc. (NYRA) today announced that the remains of Hall of Fame filly Ruffian have been transported from Belmont Park to the...

By Pat McKenna —- NYRA to require enhanced veterinary scrutiny for racing and training SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. – The New York Racing Association, Inc. (NYRA) today announced the scheduled implementation of new rules further enhancing veterinary scrutiny of all horses seeking...

By Samantha Smith —- Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance Honored with Generous Donation from James and Shari Ough SARATOGA SPRINGS, NY — The Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance was honored with a substantial donation of $25,000 from esteemed supporters James and Shari Ough. The...

by Bob Hill, TSV staff writer Now that the smoke from the Canadian fires has subsided to an acceptable level we can turn our attention to what should be a competitive Belmont Stakes. This race could lend some clarity to the ranking of this crop of three-year-olds if one of the...

by Bob Hill, TSV staff writer —- The Case of the Irrelevant Preakness – And What to Do About It The powers that be in American thoroughbred horse racing have spoken. The Preakness Stakes is largely irrelevant as relates to the Triple Crown. The race also is slipping down...

By Rick Francis —- PIMLICO Race 13) 1&3/16ths Mile. Preakness S. Grade I. Purse $1,500,000 FOR THREE-YEAR-OLDS Post Time: ( 7:01)/ 6:01/ 5:01/ 4:01 1) National Treasure (Baffert/Velazquez); by Quality Road, colt as well as with all Baffert starters has the speed to win...