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Horse Racing Slots and Ohio Issue 3
Ohio's proposed Issue 3 has become sticky for the Buckeye State's governor and racetrack officials, following battles for slots and VLTs. Will track revenues increase? more...
Desormeaux Wins Battle of Cajuns In Belmont
After two bitter defeats in the Belmont Stakes, Kent Desormeaux battled fellow Cajun Calvin Borel and upset Borel's sure 'Bird win with half brother colt Summer Bird. more...
Belmont Stakes Trophy Honors August Belmont I
Named for August Belmont I, the Belmont Stakes was first won by the filly Ruthless. The race's trophy commemorates the event's third victor, Fenian. more...
Rachel Alexandra Has Unusual Facial Markings
Preakness winner Rachel Alexandra is as unusual in her facial markings as she is in her historic race track accomplishments. Color in facial blazes is very uncommon. more...
Kentucky Derby Trainer Wins Led By B A Jones
The Florida Derby has served as a launching pad for Big Brown, Barbaro, Monarchos, Thunder Gulch, and Unbridled. B. A. Jones conditioned two 1940s Triple Crown champs. more...
Secretariat remains unmatched in speed for the 1-1/4 miles of the Kentucky Derby. He also would have beaten every horse's speed in a Derby run at 1-1/2 miles. more...
No Women Trainers Have Won Kentucky Derby
Hall of Fame Trainer D. Wayne Lukas leads all trainers in number of starters sent to the Kentucky Derby. Twelve females trainers have started thirteen horses. more...
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Dick Francis, Sportsman and Author
By: Lynda Osborne
All readers of fiction enjoy a good yarn. Yet fact is often better than fiction. The story of Dick Francis would make a damn good book. more...
Horses Racing Toward Breeders Cup
By: Rhonda Campbell
Thoroughbred horses have been racing toward the world championships. At the end of the week the culmination of their efforts will be on display at the Breeder's Cup. more...
Victoria's Spring Racing Carnival
By: Jo Jackson
The Spring Racing Carnival in Victoria provides a fantastic 50 days of thoroughbred racing and supporting social events in Melbourne and throughout the State. more...
Great Thoroughbred Mares of the 20th Century
By: Terry McNamee
Some of the greatest Thoroughbred broodmares were not great racehorses. Many champion fillies are unsuccessful broodmares. Those who succeed as both are truly rare gems. more...
May Highlights the Kentucky Derby
By: Rhonda Campbell
Louisville, Kentucky has hosted the Kentucky Derby for 134 years. The race track was built in 1875. It held its first horse race that same year. more...
Kentucky Derby Horses And Their Betting Odds
By: Heather Harris
"I Want Revenge" is the three to one favorite to win the world's most prestigious horse race, which has already seen its' share of drama this week. more...
By: Megan Worley
Flat racing has become an incredibly popular sport, both in the United States and around the world. The origins of this sport began long ago and has had a huge impact. more...
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