by HorseMinute.com | Sep 17, 2025 | Horse Racing Industry
The International Federation of Horseracing Authorities (IFHA) will host its 59th International Conference of Horseracing Authorities on October 6 in Paris, focusing on the past year’s achievements and future challenges in the industry. Moderated by sports presenter...
by HorseMinute.com | Sep 17, 2025 | Horse Racing Industry
Louprint, a standout 3-year-old pacer, is the clear favorite heading into the 80th Little Brown Jug in Delaware, Ohio, despite missing nearly two and a half months of competition due to an emergency procedure. Returning strong with an undefeated seven-for-seven record...
by HorseMinute.com | Sep 16, 2025 | Horse Racing Industry
Old Friends, a Thoroughbred retirement farm in Georgetown, Kentucky, has welcomed Major Blue, the final horse owned by Hall of Fame trainer D. Wayne Lukas. Named after Lukas’s grandson, Major Blue was cherished by his owners and team for his heart and dedication...
by HorseMinute.com | Sep 15, 2025 | Horse Racing Industry
The $1 million Pennsylvania Derby at Parx Racing has grown into a key Grade 1 race for 3-year-olds, offering a crucial chance for horses from the Triple Crown trail or late bloomers to secure a major route race victory before facing older horses in marquee events like...
by HorseMinute.com | Sep 15, 2025 | Horse Racing Industry
The opening weekend of the 2025 northern hemisphere Flat season showcased intense Classic and Group One racing at Doncaster, Leopardstown, and the Curragh, with Aidan O’Brien and Coolmore Stud maintaining dominance. However, emerging challengers like Karl Burke and...
by HorseMinute.com | Sep 14, 2025 | Horse Racing Industry
The Italian horse racing sector, which employs 9,000 people and generates over a billion euros annually, is in severe decline due to poor management by Unire, Assi, and the Mipaaf. These bodies have failed to coordinate the agricultural and gaming aspects effectively,...
