A 2024 Second Quarter Metrics Report released by HISA, covering racing from April 1-June 30, exhibits a continued downward trajectory of the rate of racing-related equine fatalities in the industry since the HISA became fully operational. Source
Month: July 2024
Fixed Odds, CAWs in Focus on Day Two of HBPA Conference
The second day of the National HBPA Conference at Prairie Meadows focused on Computer-Assisted Wagering’s escalating presence in racetrack pools and the emergence of horse racing as a fixed-odds betting product on sportsbooks. Source
Finalists Announced for 2023 Dr. Tony Ryan Book Award
A trio of finalists have been selected from an incredibly strong slate of entries for the 19th annual Dr. Tony Ryan Book Award. Source
Bing Crosby Carries Breeders’ Cup Implications
The July 27 Bing Crosby Stakes (G1) is a Breeders’ Cup “Win and You’re In” contest and provides a start over the host track for the World Championships. Source
The Latest from Trainer Aidan O’Brien on his Team
Hear the latest from Aidan O'Brien on his #WinAndYoureIn King George VI and Queen Elizabeth Stakes team and his plans for both Auguste Rodin and City Of Troy! Source
Werth the Journey to Breeders’ Cup: Episode 1
What does it take to get into the Longines #BreedersCup Classic? Follow MLB All-Star Jayson Werth who co-owns the talented Dornoch as they strive to secure a free automatic berth to #BC24 with a victory in the #WinAndYoureIn Haskell! Produced with America's Best Racing Source
Dollase, Ayuso Post ‘Mammoth’ Upset in Cougar II
Midnight Mammoth led every step of the way in the $100,000 Cougar II Stakes (G3) July 25 at Del Mar to give rider Armando Ayuso his first graded stakes victory and trainer Craig Dollase his first graded score since 2020. Source
Baffert, Hernandez Partner on Du Jour in Eddie Read
Juan Hernandez at one time has ridden six of the nine Eddie Read Stakes (G2T) runners and will be aboard Du Jour for Baffert. Source
Dontlookbackatall Steps Up for Graded Score in Caress
When morning-line favorite Roses for Debra scratched with a fever the morning of the race, her stablemate Dontlookbackatall was more than happy to finish the job with a late-closing victory in the Caress Stakes (G3T) at Saratoga Race Course. Source
Arabian Knight Returns From Breeders’ Cup in San Diego
Grade 1 winner Arabian Knight returns to the sight of his biggest victory while making his 4-year-old debut in the $300,000 San Diego Handicap (G2) at Del Mar July 27. Source