by HorseMinute.com | Jul 26, 2025 | Horse Racing Industry
Sovereignty, the Kentucky Derby and Belmont winner, dominated the Grade 2 Jim Dandy Stakes at Saratoga, reinforcing his status as the top 3-year-old dirt horse in the country. Despite a slow start and being positioned near the back in mid-stretch, Sovereignty surged...
by HorseMinute.com | Jul 25, 2025 | Horse Racing Industry
Congressman Andy Barr has introduced the WAGER Act of 2025, which seeks to allow wagerers to fully deduct their legitimate wagering losses from winnings. This legislation aims to support the thoroughbred horse racing industry, particularly in Kentucky, by restoring...
by HorseMinute.com | Jul 25, 2025 | Horse Racing Industry
The article highlights the Eddie Read Stakes (G2) at Del Mar, a key Sunday turf race for older horses over 1 1/8 miles, featuring a competitive field of eight. The Super Screener analysis singles out Stay Hot as the top pick due to his superior Energy Reserve Index...
by HorseMinute.com | Jul 25, 2025 | Horse Racing Industry
Lord Charles Allen, recently appointed chair of the British Horseracing Authority (BHA), has delayed assuming his role amid concerns about the governance structure of the sport’s ruling body. Despite his lack of a traditional racing background, Allen was chosen...
by HorseMinute.com | Jul 25, 2025 | Horse Racing Industry
Racing is set to return to the historic Champ de Mars racecourse in Mauritius with a four-race ‘mock meeting’ scheduled for Saturday, ahead of the official season restart on August 2. The Champ de Mars, which has hosted racing for over 200 years, is now under the sole...
by HorseMinute.com | Jul 24, 2025 | Horse Racing Industry
James “Jimbo” Bailey is retiring after an impressive 56-year career as a jockey valet at Finger Lakes Gaming & Racetrack, where he became a beloved figure in the horse racing community. Starting as a hot walker and groom, Bailey worked closely with legendary...
