Horse Racing
Racing exec Lang, who transformed Preakness, dies
Mar 18, 2010 22:59 EDT
Former Pimlico head Chick Lang, who helped make Preakness nationally popular, dies. Charles John "Chick" Lang, the longtime head of Pimlico Race Course who helped make the Preakness a must-watch for sports fans around the country, died Thursday. He was 83.
Barbaro's brother entered in Florida Derby
Mar 17, 2010 15:42 EDT
Barbaro's brother Lentenor, Rule among 11 horses entered for Florida Derby. Barbaro's brother Lentenor has been entered to run in the Florida Derby, a prep race for the Kentucky Derby.
Australia shows its earliest surviving film
Mar 17, 2010 03:23 EDT
Australia's earliest surviving film -- a 1896 movie known as "Patineur Grotesque" or "Humorous Rollerskater" -- was shown in the country for the first time Wednesday, Arts Minister Peter Garrett said.
Bob Baffert prefers to be 2nd to none in Derby
Mar 15, 2010 16:10 EDT
Lookin At Lucky has trainer Bob Baffert ready to forget last year's Derby runner-up finish. If you think Bob Baffert likes finishing second in the Kentucky Derby, think again.
NY horse breeders warn of risk if OTB funds cut
Mar 15, 2010 14:24 EDT
NEW YORK (Reuters) - New York state will lose hundreds of millions of dollars in revenue and the state's horse breeding industry will be destroyed if the funding provided by New York City's bankrupt Off-Track Betting Corp is terminated, thoroughbred breeders warned on Monday.
Rachel Alexandra will not face Zenyatta in Blossom
Mar 14, 2010 22:38 EDT
NEW YORK (Reuters) - Rachel Alexandra will not run in the Apple Blossom Invitational next month, ending the highly anticipated match-up against undefeated 2009 Breeders' Cup Classic champion Zenyatta.
Rachel Alexandra vs. Zenyatta is off, for now
Mar 14, 2010 22:03 EDT
Owner Jackson says Rachel Alexandra won't run against Zenyatta in next month's Apple Blossom. Rachel Alexandra won't be going to Arkansas next month to face Zenyatta in their highly anticipated $5 million showdown, leaving racing's other female superstar to take on all comers.
Rachel Alexandra vs. Zenyatta is off, for now
Mar 14, 2010 18:19 EDT
Owner Jackson says Rachel Alexandra won't run against Zenyatta in next month's Apple Blossom. Rachel Alexandra won't be going to Arkansas next month to face Zenyatta in their highly anticipated $5 million showdown, leaving racing's other female superstar to take on all comers.
Zenyatta improves to 15-0 with Santa Anita win
Mar 13, 2010 21:16 EST
Zenyatta wins season debut at Santa Anita, running victory streak to 15-0. Zenyatta's owners brought her back to the races so they could have some fun and the fans could enjoy the mare who loves putting on a show.
Zardana upsets Rachel Alexandra at Fair Grounds
Mar 13, 2010 21:02 EST
Zardana edges past Rachel Alexandra down the stretch for upset victory in New Orleans Ladies. America's most famous filly fizzled out and now the most anticipated race of the year is no sure thing.
Lookin At Lucky wins Oaklawn's Rebel by a head
Mar 13, 2010 20:16 EST
Lookin At Lucky wins $300,000 Rebel Stakes prep by a head over Noble's Promise at Oaklawn. Lookin at Lucky recovered from being jostled by Noble's Promise in the backstretch Saturday and closed strong to win the $300,000 Rebel Stakes by a head in a Kentucky Derby prep race at Oaklawn Park.
Rachel & Zenyatta return to the races
Mar 12, 2010 16:25 EST
Horse racing's 2 leading ladies make season debuts Saturday ahead of anticipated showdown. The two leading ladies of American racing return to action Saturday, with 2009 Horse of the Year Rachel Alexandra making her season debut in New Orleans and undefeated Zenyatta revisiting the scene of her Breeders' Cup triumph in California.
Meadowlands to reschedule 9 harness racing dates
Mar 11, 2010 16:28 EST
Meadowlands Racetrack to push back 9 harness racing dates to later in year. Meadowlands Racetrack is rescheduling nine dates on its harness racing calendar for later this year.
Rachel Alexandra to face 4 rivals in 2010 debut
Mar 08, 2010 16:21 EST
Horse of the Year Rachel Alexandra to face 4 female rivals in 1st race in 6 months. The wait is almost over for Rachel Alexandra.
Ind., Colo. casino owner files bankruptcy
Mar 08, 2010 16:01 EST
Indiana, Colorado casino owner Centaur files for bankruptcy protection; casinos remain open. The company that owns Indiana's Hoosier Park casino and horse track is putting its Colorado casino up for sale as it works to revamp its payments on at least $574 million in debt under its filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection.
Pletcher using spread offense to get to Derby
Mar 08, 2010 16:00 EST
Trainer Todd Pletcher goes to the spread offense in quest to finally win Kentucky Derby. Todd Pletcher is going to the spread offense.
Alphie's Bet wins Sham Stakes at Santa Anita
Mar 06, 2010 22:37 EST
Alphie's Bet establishes Derby credentials by winning Sham Stakes for 3-year-olds in 8-1 upset. No one is more surprised to find herself on the Triple Crown trail than Alexis Barba.
Awesome Act wins the Gotham
Mar 06, 2010 18:20 EST
Back in the USA: Awesome Act wins the Gotham Stakes at Aqueduct. The return trip to America was worth it: Awesome Act made his debut on dirt a winning one in the Gotham Stakes at Aqueduct and moved closer to a trip to the Kentucky Derby.
Zayat Stables, bank reach preliminary agreement
Mar 04, 2010 17:18 EST
Horse owner Zayat says he has reached agreement with bank to keep stable running. Prominent thoroughbred owner Ahmed Zayat says he has reached a preliminary agreement that he hopes will keep his stable operational amid its legal dispute with a bank.
Race-fixing claims investigated at 3 Mich. tracks
Mar 04, 2010 17:14 EST
Authorities: Up to 30 people conspired to fix outcome of harness horse races at 3 Mich. tracks. Authorities say they believe as many as 30 owners, drivers, trainers and gamblers conspired to fix the outcome of certain harness horse races run at three Michigan tracks.
