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By Kevin Kilroy —- New Orleans, La (Oct. 30, 2023) – There’s a compelling addition to the jockey colony at Fair Grounds Race Course & Slots. His name is Ben Curtis. Those who follow international racing, especially in England, know that journeyman rider Ben Curtis has...

Friday, November 3 Race Time Race Name Race 5 2:00 p.m. Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Turf Sprint (G1T) Race 6 2:40 p.m. NetJets Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Fillies (G1) Race 7 3:20 p.m. Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Fillies Turf (G1T) Race 8 4:00 p.m. FanDuel Breeders’ Cup...

By Bob Hill TSV Feature Writer —- It would be an understatement to say that 2023 did not play out for the connections of Forte as they anticipated. There are still knowledgeable people who make the case that he might have been the best three-year-old in training, wracked by...

Events with Hall of Fame Inductees Hall of Fame jockeys Angel Cordero, Jr. and Ramon Dominguez will be signing autographs at Saratoga Race Course this weekend at the Museum’s satellite location to benefit the Museum. Angel Cordero, Jr: Saturday, August 26th, 12 p.m. to 1 p.m....

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...