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• Viva Pataca Retires

  For six years Viva Pataca was the Chinese racing sensation, and his racing career proves what a magnificent horse he is. He has had forty-four starts during his career, where he placed third in ...

• First Defense Dominates Forego Handicap

  First Defense had won at Belmont Park Racecourse in June and then came second in the A.G. Vanderbilt just over a month later. Trainer Bobby Frankel was a little worried that First Defense would ...

• South Africa Heading to the Tatts Cox Plate

  The Tatts Cox Plate is one of Australia’s most prestigious racing events. It is run over a distance of 2040 meters and is a Group 1 race that has a purse of $3 million. Moonee Valley Racecourse ...

• Tattersalls Horse Racing Sponsorship of Gold Cup Extended

  Here has been a boost to horse racing among older horses as Tattersalls have agreed to continue their support of the Group 1 Tattersalls Gold Cup at The Curragh Racecourse until 2009. The new ...

• Super Race Called Off

  Horse racing enthusiasts around the world have been waiting patiently for the show down between Rachel Alexandra and Zenyatta for months. And there was a glimmer of hope that these two racing ...

• Bid to Save Canterbury Park

  Many of the workers at Canterbury Park have been working at the track for most of their lives and horse owners have been supporting the track faithfully for many years. As with most horse racing ...

• New Feature for NYRA Internet Betting

  The NYRA, New York Racing Association, internet wagering system, known as the NYRA Rewards website, is a state of the art wagering facility that is open to the residents of the New York state. ...

• Weight in the Spotlight for Aintree Grand National

  It is almost that time of year again, when the Aintree Grand National gets underway in April, and it is known to be one of the most difficult and strenuous steeplechase events in the world. The ...

• Bay Meadows Racecourse Closes Down

  Bay Meadows Racecourse in San Mateo County, opened for the first time in 1934. It is one of the oldest racetracks, and it is rich in history and fond memories for those who have faithfully been ...

• Liam’s Dream Wins Cicada Stakes

  Named after a magnificent filly that was voted the champion filly consecutively in 1961, 1962 and 1963, the Cicada Stakes was first run in 1993 and is now an annual event at the Aqueduct ...

• Thorn Song Cruises to Victory

  The Shadwell Turf Mile Stakes was held on Saturday, 4 October 2008, at the legendary Keeneland Racecourse. It is a horse racing event that forms part of the Breeders’ Cup Challenge Series and ...

• Rest for Afleet Express

  The Jockey Club Gold Cup Invitational is to take place next Saturday, 2 October 2010. This prestigious $750 000 event will, however, be kicking off without one very talented competitor, namely ...