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Black Jack Ketchum Bids Farewell to Racing
As the Aintree Grand National kicks off there will be one contender missing from the cards, Black Jack Ketchum. Unlike his outlaw cowboy namesake, Thomas “Black Jack” Ketchum, he does not meet ...
Prevue Stakes 2010 Results
Hollywood Park Racecourse has been the home of the Prevue Stakes, or Hollywood Prevue Stakes, since its inauguration in 1981. It is a Grade III horse racing event for two-year-old horses and ...
Santa Anita Park Ready for Action
The new Pro-Ride synthetic surface at Santa Anita Park is now two weeks old and it has been undergoing rigorous testing. Racing events at the track started yesterday and there is a spectacular ...
Contender Entries for Preakness Heat Up
As the Preakness starts to draw nearer, the contenders list seems to be getting better with each passing day. Thirteen horses have been confirmed for race day, including Kentucky Derby winner ...
Art Official Rocks Meadowlands Pace
On Saturday, the 19th of July 2008, the Meadowlands Pace took place in New Jersey for the twenty-eighth year. Indeed, the $1.1 million harness racing event was one of the most anticipated races ...
Race-day Drug Use in USA Remains Controversial
The use of drugs in North American horseracing was once again under the spotlight at the International Federation of Horseracing Authorities (IFHA) conference held in Paris, France, recently. ...
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The Arabian Jockey Club
The Arabian Jockey Club based in Aurora is a national non-profit organization which aims to promote the Arabian racing industry, primarily by means of educational programs. In 1987 the Arabian Jockey Club was set-up to organize events and to assist those interested in the Arabian racing industry.
Kawartha Downs Horse Racing Track in Canada
Kawartha Downs brings together some of the most exciting activities around. A combination of horse racing, motor sports and slot machines, Kawartha Downs race track has something to offer everyone. Located in Fraserville of Ontario, Kawartha Downs attracts large numbers of racing fans throughout the year. Why not find out for yourself why Kawartha is so popular.
Podcasts
Free horse racing podcasts are a great way to keep up-to-date with the latest horse racing developments from around the world. Video podcasts of horse races allow you to see the action as championship horses and jockeys speed toward the finish line. Organizations hosting horse racing podcasts often have teams of experts providing commentary on horse races as well as extensive information and ...
Iowa Horse RaceTracks
Prairie Meadows Racecourse is a relative late-comer to the world of horse racing, only receiving a license in 1984 from the Iowa State Racing Commission. This racecourse has however catapulted Iowa into the racing limelight, and has become one of the leading racecourses in the industry. It was the first racecourse to be built in Iowa, and opened its doors to the public on 1 March 1989. Over ...
Lebanon Raceway in Ohio
If you’re travelling to Ohio and are looking for an entertaining alternative to the usual list of things to do, why not visit the Lebanon Raceway? Situated in Lebanon, Ohio, this half-mile raceway offers live harness racing from September through to May. Though set at a somewhat slower pace than thoroughbred racing, harness racing combines the elements of exciting live action racing with ...
Indiana Racetracks
There are two major horse racing tracks in Indiana. One being Hoosier Park, located in Anderson, and the other is Indiana Downs, situated just outside Indianapolis in Shelbyville. Both these tracks are relatively new to the horse racing industry, but have developed into state-of-the-art facilities, which are well supported by horsemen and racing enthusiasts. Hoosier Park is the older of the ...