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• Renowned Rags to Riches Retires from Racing

  Horses such as A.P. Indy, sired by Seattle Slew and grandson of Secretariat, and Better Than Honor, who is the daughter of Deputy Minister, are legends in the horse racing industry. And when ...

• Steroids in the Spotlight

  The Institute on Racing and Gaming Law held their eighth meeting at the Gideon Putnum Hotel this week to discuss the use of anabolic steroids and medications, and the role that the New York ...

• Spotlight on Drug Use in Horse Racing Industry

  Drug use in the horse racing industry has long been a contentious issue with animal welfare organizations, as horses are believed to be given chemicals to mask pain, prevent bleeding and/or to ...

• Horse Racing in Singapore

  The world knows Singapore for organization, convenience and excellence in catering to the needs of tourists. Horse racing meets these exacting standards in the City State as well. Singapore is ...

• Sovereign Duty is made for Steeplechase

  William S. Farish Jr., from Kentucky, bred Sovereign Duty from the magnificent Nijinsky II mare, Duty Dance. With his unmistakably superior genes, everyone thought that he would become a ...

• First And Final Bow For Somebeachsomewhere At Woodbine

  In harness racing, there are a number of horses that have become champions, and have retired with wonderful horse racing careers to their names. One of the horses that have achieved greatness ...

• Enjoying the Royal Ascot

  On the 16th of June 2009, another five days of racing excitement kicked off, that continues through to Saturday the 20th of June 2009. The Royal Ascot is one of the leading and best supported ...

• Gallyn Mitchell Heading For Glory

  Emerald Downs in Auburn is a racecourse that is known for its spectacular live horse racing events and the fun and entertaining activities it provides for the public to participate in. This year ...

• Get Down to the Track for the Caulfield Cup

  Every country has their premier horse racing event, and in Australia it is the Caulfield Cup. Everyone in the country is gearing up for this amazing event that will take place at the Caulfield ...

• Inglis Yearling Sale Success

  The last few days at the Inglis Yearling Sale have been electrifying to say the least. Trainers, bloodstock agents and owners descended on the sale with determination, pushing the sales over ...

• 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 ...

• Stem Cells Save Racing Career

  Stem cell therapy has been around for years, but recent developments and new scientific research has improved the use of stem cells to repair tendon damage in racehorses. When a tendon or ...