by HorseMinute.com | Dec 12, 2025 | Horse Breeding
The Jockey Club has announced major enhancements to the Betfred Derby Festival for 2026, including a boost in prize money for the premier Classic to £2 million and doubling the Coronation Cup prize to £1 million, which will now be held on Saturday. Additional changes...
by HorseMinute.com | Dec 12, 2025 | Horse Breeding
The article discusses an outbreak of Equine herpesvirus-1 (EHV-1), a highly contagious virus affecting domestic horses, particularly impacting their respiratory systems. This strain has recently posed significant challenges to the western equine sports industry. The...
by HorseMinute.com | Dec 11, 2025 | Horse Breeding
The article previews the $2 million G2 Ingham race, highlighting a large and competitive field with a focus on potential upset outcomes. The top pick is Rise At Dawn, a consistent and talented five-year-old gelding by Almanzor, who excels on softer tracks and at the...
by HorseMinute.com | Dec 11, 2025 | Horse Breeding
Hastings Park announced the end of Thoroughbred racing after more than 130 years, following a provincial government decision to stop slot machine revenue sharing with horse racing by January 31, 2026. Slot machines, introduced in 2008, had generated significant funds...
by HorseMinute.com | Dec 10, 2025 | Horse Breeding
The article chronicles the transformative impact of Jack and Bob Ingham on Australian horse racing, highlighting their visionary approach that revolutionized breeding and racing practices. Starting from a modest poultry farm, the Ingham brothers built a vast empire,...
by HorseMinute.com | Dec 10, 2025 | Horse Breeding
At the Global Symposium on Racing, panelists highlighted the ongoing decline in the North American Thoroughbred foal crop and emphasized the importance of regional, multi-state cooperation to stabilize breeding in states experiencing downturns. Kentucky dominates...
