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• Equine Hydrotherapy

  It is no secret that the ocean is one of the best therapies and treatments for horses with leg injuries and even various diseases. The legendary Red Rum, winner of three Grand Nationals, was ...

• Workforce Takes the Arc

  The Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe, or The Arc as it often referred to, is one of the most prestigious international racing events of the season. It is a Group 1 meeting for horses that are ...

• EHV-1 Scare at San Miguel County Fairgrounds

  It is the second time that San Miguel County Fairgrounds has closed its doors and cancelled all racing and equine related events in a quarter century. The San Miguel Racing Association Spring ...

• Hendra Virus Scare in Brisbane

  The Hendra Virus strikes fear in the hearts of every Australian horse owner and trainer, as it is a deadly virus that not only targets horses but can also be a danger to humans. As the outbreak ...

• Injury Database Launched

  In 1894, the Jockey Club was founded with their main objectives and goals being to improve the Thoroughbred horse racing industry by becoming the registry for the breed, finding solutions to ...

• Thornton Returns to Racing

  Robert Thornton, affectionately referred to as “Choc”, is one of the top jumps riders for the Alan King Yard. In July, a devastating accident while on Hell’s Bay caused serious injury to the ...

• Super High Five Wagering Expands

  For every racecourse and racing event, it is vital to lure punters to wagering on a race and their favorite horse. Betting is an important source of income, and for spectators it is the hope ...

• The Supreme Horse Racing Spectacle at Ellerslie

  The Ellerslie Racecourse comes as a pleasant surprise for horse racing enthusiasts because it is easy to forget the thunderous excitement of the sport in the sublime environs of Auckland. ...

• A Filly to Watch

  Sunday, March 12 2006 will be more memorable than most days for top trainer David Hofmans and for owners John and Jerry Amerman as well. The beautiful and spirited Balance, daughter of Thunder ...

• Kauto Star Tries For Number Three

  The £225,000 Betfair Chase is one of the most anticipated jumps racing events of the year, as it is the first race in the Betfair Million Series and it is attended by the best horses in the ...

• Zenyatta Makes It 17

  Every year a number of top fillies and mares, three years old and older, make their way to the Hollywood Park Racecourse in California to participate in the Vanity Invitational Handicap. This ...

• Record Breaking Attendance at Del Mar Racecourse

  In 1996 Del Mar Racecourse saw thousands flocking into the grandstands to watch the legendary Cigar in action in the Pacific Classic. Attracting such a massive crowd is indeed a rare occurrence, ...