by HorseMinute.com | Apr 25, 2026 | Horse Racing Industry
Hawthorne Race Course, located near Chicago, marked a positive step in its Chapter 11 bankruptcy process by successfully reopening for live racing on April 19, followed by a judge’s approval of interim financing and budget less than 24 hours later. Despite financial...
by HorseMinute.com | Apr 24, 2026 | Horse Racing Industry
Churchill Downs will open its 2026 spring meet on April 25 with a 10-race card starting at 12:45 p.m. ET, marking the beginning of Kentucky Derby Week. The event leads up to the 152nd Kentucky Oaks on May 1 and the 152nd Kentucky Derby on May 2, with post position...
by HorseMinute.com | Apr 24, 2026 | Horse Racing Industry
John Fleming, a respected figure in Irish horse racing known for his roles as a racehorse owner, bloodstock expert, and long-time publisher of the Irish Racing Yearbook, tragically died after being struck by a bus near Dublin Airport. Fleming, 62, was deeply involved...
by HorseMinute.com | Apr 24, 2026 | Horse Racing Industry
John Fleming, a well-known racehorse owner and accountant specializing in the horse-racing industry, tragically died after being struck by a bus near Dublin Airport shortly after midnight on Thursday. Fleming, who also published the Irish Racing Yearbook since 2003,...
by HorseMinute.com | Apr 24, 2026 | Horse Racing Industry
The 152nd Kentucky Derby on May 2 at Churchill Downs features a mix of seasoned champions and promising newcomers among its jockeys. Notable returning winners include Junior Alvarado, who seeks back-to-back victories riding Chief Wallabee, and Hall of Famer Javier...
by HorseMinute.com | Apr 23, 2026 | Horse Racing Industry
Kentucky Derby contender The Puma has gained new co-owners as Michael and Jules Iavarone along with Ira Rothblut’s TCC Stables acquired an interest in the 3-year-old colt for undisclosed terms. Trained by Gustavo Delgado, who also trained 2023 Derby winner Mage,...
