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• Honoring Excellence in American Thoroughbred Racing

  Named in honor of the 18th century British racehorse, Eclipse, the Eclipse Awards were established in 1971 to honor the champions of American thoroughbred horse racing. The Eclipse Awards are ...

• International Interest in Melbourne Cup

  The Melbourne Cup will be hosted by Flemington Racecourse in Australia on 4 November 2008, and it is one of the most prestigious events of the horse racing calendar. And now, as if an ...

• Gearing Up for the Mr. and Mrs. Elbridge Gerry Memorial Trot

  As the Goshen Historic Track in New York state is the oldest pacing and trotting racing track that is still in operation, it is only fitting that it continues to celebrate the Fourth of July as ...

• Kentucky Oaks anticipation

  In the last few years, horses such as Proud Spell, Rags to Riches, Lemons Forever, Summerly, Ashado, Bird Town, Farda Amiga, Flute and Secret Status have carved their names into the history ...

• Future of Toe Grabs Cut Short

  The main function of the Welfare and Safety of the Racehorse Summit is to investigate pressing issues within the horse racing industry and to do the necessary research to provide solutions and ...

• Shadow Play Does Not Disappoint

  Last week, as contenders in the 42nd Delvin Miller Adios harness racing event, held at Pocono Downs on Saturday 9 August 2008, started getting ready, co-trainer Mark Ford was very unsettled ...

• Mine that Bird ready for West Virginia

  For horse racing enthusiasts in West Virginia, the upcoming West Virginia Derby will be a one of a kind event, but then again, Mine that Bird and his trainer, Bennie “Chip” Woolley Jr. are one ...

• War Pass Claims Victory at Belmont

  This past weekend proved yet again that predicting the outcome of a race has a lot to do with luck. The sport of horse racing has always been a game of hopes, dreams and hot horse racing tips, ...

• 2010 Pacific Classic

  One of the most anticipated racing events on the Del Mar Racecourse's racing calendar is the Pacific Classic Stakes. It is an annual event that is open to horses three years old and older, and ...

• Will Horse Racing Be The Victim?

  The contradictory pressure of real estate values, and cost containment, threaten the very existence of horse racing as a sport. Casinos are a common, but not the only way in which owners of ...

• 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 ...

• A Good Friday Date for Horse Racing Lovers

  Visits to stables help punters get free horse racing tips from stable hands, riders, trainers and owners, who they do not get chances to meet during event days. Days when the lay public can drop ...