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• 2014 Melbourne Cup – Three European raiders set to flourish at Flemington

  The countdown to the 2014 Melbourne Cup continues and this year’s race has attracted a number of European raiders who will be seeking success in the famous contest. The excitement is growing ...

• New Zealand’s $9million Racing Boost

  Over the recent weeks, many discussions have arisen in regard to big international events luring horses away from local racing in New Zealand. The better the purses and recognition of a race, ...

• Tranquil Sea Takes Paddy Power Gold Cup

  Held in Britain, every November, the Paddy Power Gold Cup is a National Hunt Chase event, for four year old horses and older. This Grade 3 meeting is hosted by Cheltenham, the Old Course, and ...

• 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 ...

• 2007 World Thoroughbred Racehorse Rankings

  The World Thoroughbred Racehorse Rankings for 2007 have just recently been released by the IFHA, or International Federation of Horse racing Authorities. Two official rankings are released every ...

• Third Cheltenham Victory for Inglis Drever

  On the 18th of March 1999, a future Cheltenham Festival winner was born. He was set to make history, to bring pride and joy into the lives of many, and to become an inspiration to those in ...

• Synthetic Tracks Make Horse Racing Safer

  Since horse racing is sometimes criticized for its safety record, every effort to avoid accidents during races is worthwhile. Some risks relate to dangerous riding and racing stewards hand out ...

• Proposed Track for Dayton

  The residents of Dayton are excited about Penn National Gaming’s proposal to construct a horse racing track in the town. Even though the residents are already sold on the idea, it will be up to ...

• Cheltenham 2012: Time for a New Braveheart

  Not since the Len Lungo trained Freetown forged clear up the hill to win the Pertemps Final in 2002 has a race at the Festival been won by a horse trained north of the border. In the preceding ...

• Tears and Smiles at Saratoga

  Each year there are so many worthy nominees for the National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame, but unfortunately, not everyone can win a place in racing history. This year, five major ...

• Field of Seven to Compete in Woodward Stakes at Saratoga

  The annual Grade 1 Woodward Stakes at Saratoga has a field of seven running the distance of 1 1/8 miles, with Mucho Macho Man favored to win what will be his Grade 1 début race...

• Date Set For Canadian Winter Mixed Sale

  The Ontario Division of the Canadian Thoroughbred Horse Society act as representatives for the breeders that live in the Ontario region of Canada. They strive to promote quality breeding and ...