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• September: The Month of UK Racing

  Horse racing enthusiasts in the United Kingdom look forward to the month of September as it is a month filled with horse racing action and stylish events to attend. Throughout September a number ...

• Somebeachsomewhere Shines at Awards

  In Canadian harness racing, the O’Brien Awards is a highly anticipated and prestigious event. The awards were dedicated to the late Joe O’Brien. In his forty five years as a driver and harness ...

• Victory for Nataroga at 1000 Guineas

  Five years ago, Pascal Bary had pinned his hopes on Six Perfections to bring home a victory for him in the 1000 Guineas in 2003. But a small pilot error led to Russian Rhythm gliding to victory ...

• Michigan Celebrates Horse Racing

  This year, Michigan celebrates a seventy-five year association with the horse racing industry. Governor William A. Comstock legalized horse racing in the state on 28 June 1933. In September of ...

• Dream Ahead Fulfilling Dreams

  On Saturday, 3 September 2011, the Haydock Racecourse hosted the running of the 44th Sprint Cup, which is sponsored by Betfred. Some of the best horses in the industry, past and present, have ...

• Dubai Horse Racing – Electrifying Horse Racing at Dubai

  Brass Hat must be still wondering what happened last Saturday (March 25, 2006), as Frankie Dettori took Electrocutionist past the entire field in the final stretch for a Dubai win that ...

• Glory at Hoosier Park

  The Hoosier Cup Night takes place on 28 June 2008 at the Hoosier Park Racecourse. The total purses for the evening are estimated at over $1 million and the $100 000 Indiana Sire Stakes Final ...

• Kindling New Flames of Public Passion in Horse Racing

  History does not support the spread of horse racing as a popular sport. It has a record of being the preserve of royalty and the wealthy. However, there is no reason why everyone should not ...

• Chocolate Candy: A Horse Racing Treat

  The magnificent three year old Chocolate Candy has most definitely been bred with the genes to run. Out of the mare Crownette (Seattle Slew), a stakes winner during her career, and with Pacific ...

• Triple Crown Dreams

  If the Kentucky Derby is where every horseman's dreams are made, then the Belmont Stakes is where it is often dashed. A grueling schedule, fresh horses, and freak accidents are just some of the ...

• The 1973 Belmont Stakes: Secretariat’s Greatest Triumph

  Secretariat, one of the most renowned horses in the long history of horseracing, achieved his greatest triumph at the 1973 Belmont Stakes. The beautiful chestnut colt had already won the ...

• Arlington Million Stakes on the Horizon

  Taking place on August 16 at Arlington Park, the Arlington Million Stakes is a prestigious event in its own right, as well as being a springboard for the winner to compete in the Breeders' Cup ...