by HorseMinute.com | Aug 25, 2025 | Horse Racing Industry
At least two Tasmanian racing stewards, including acting chief thoroughbred steward Michael Castillo, have been stood down amid an investigation into allegations that at least five stewards bet on races. The Tasmanian Racing Integrity Commissioner conducted a betting...
by HorseMinute.com | Aug 24, 2025 | Horse Racing Industry
The city of Natchez is highlighting its significant role in early American horse racing through two upcoming public events. On August 26, Mary Beth Gibson will discuss her book Pryor Knowledge: Horse Racing, Love and Slavery in the Antebellum South at the Historic...
by HorseMinute.com | Aug 24, 2025 | Horse Racing Industry
England-based Venetian Sun, the only filly in the field, won the prestigious Group 1 Prix Morny at Deauville, showcasing dominance over six furlongs on turf. Owned by Tony Bloom and Ian McAleavy and trained by Karl Burke, the Starman filly narrowly defeated favorite...
by HorseMinute.com | Aug 23, 2025 | Horse Racing Industry
Sovereignty, already the top 3-year-old horse in the country with wins in the Kentucky Derby and Belmont Stakes, solidified his dominance by capturing the Grade 1, $1 million Travers Stakes at Saratoga. He became only the fifth horse ever to win the...
by HorseMinute.com | Aug 23, 2025 | Horse Racing Industry
The Travers Stakes, known as the “Midsummer Derby,” is a prestigious Grade 1 thoroughbred race held annually at Saratoga Race Course since 1864. This 1 1/4-mile dirt race for three-year-olds has a rich history featuring legendary horses like Man o’...
by HorseMinute.com | Aug 23, 2025 | Horse Racing Industry
The article highlights the grim reality behind Saratoga Race Course’s reputation as “the oldest sporting venue in the nation,” focusing on the high toll it has taken on horse lives. Since 2009, at least 249 horses have died at Saratoga due to various...
