by HorseMinute.com | May 17, 2026 | Horse Shows
A fire broke out early Sunday morning at the vacant Balmoral Park racetrack in Crete, Illinois, sending smoke over several south Chicago suburbs. Flames rapidly consumed structures on the old racetrack grounds, prompting fire departments from multiple suburbs and...
by HorseMinute.com | May 17, 2026 | Horse Shows
Thor Stephenson Jr.’s life changed forever in 2013 when a hunting accident in North Dakota left him with a shotgun blast behind his knee, resulting in the amputation of his left leg above the knee. After a difficult recovery marked by physical challenges and...
by HorseMinute.com | May 17, 2026 | Horse Racing Industry
Daily Racing Form expert handicapper Kenny Peck provides his analysis and projected top three finishers for each race on the Monday, May 18 card at Parx Racing. His best bet of the day is Walk Away Joe in Race 2, with Amity Road and Book Runner rounding out his top...
by HorseMinute.com | May 17, 2026 | Horse Law News
Porth Gwyrdd is a free support project aimed at helping young people aged 16-30 in Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire, and Powys transition into training, volunteering, and paid work opportunities. The initiative focuses on individuals who may be uncertain...
by HorseMinute.com | May 17, 2026 | Horse Breeding
Countryfile presenter Adam Henson provided an update on his farm’s livestock following a challenging drought last year that severely impacted his sheep. To improve resilience and reduce environmental impact, Adam introduced two new breeds of rams—Romneys, known for...
