by HorseMinute.com | Jun 21, 2025 | Horse Racing Industry
Following Queen Elizabeth II’s death in 2022, the horse racing community mourned deeply, recognizing her as racing’s “best friend and greatest patron.” Her lifelong association with the sport, especially her unwavering presence at Royal Ascot, was a defining aspect of...
by HorseMinute.com | Jun 20, 2025 | Horse Racing Industry
The Queen Elizabeth II Jubilee Stakes at Royal Ascot is set to feature Big Invasion, a six-year-old American-bred gelding trained by Christophe Clement. Known for his speed and toughness, Big Invasion has proven himself on the North American circuit with multiple...
by HorseMinute.com | Jun 20, 2025 | Horse Racing Industry
A budget reconciliation bill under consideration by Senate and House Republicans, dubbed President Trump’s “Big Beautiful Bill,” could negatively impact the Thoroughbred industry by removing favorable tax provisions. While the bill would reinstate 100%...
by HorseMinute.com | Jun 20, 2025 | Horse Racing Industry
State regulators have officially canceled live horse racing at the Big Fresno Fair following a narrow 4-3 vote, citing safety concerns after three racehorse deaths last fall. Despite the fair’s horse racing generating significant revenue and attendance, the...
by HorseMinute.com | Jun 19, 2025 | Horse Racing Industry
The California Horse Racing Board (CHRB) voted 4-3 to deny the Big Fresno Fair’s request to host live horse racing at the 2025 event, following the Fair Board’s earlier decision to pause live racing after the California Authority of Racing Fairs ceased...
by HorseMinute.com | Jun 19, 2025 | Horse Racing Industry
Churchill Downs Inc. (CDI), owner of Fair Grounds Race Course & Slots in New Orleans, has reached an agreement with Louisiana horsemen to continue racing at the historic track from late November through March, pending approval from the Louisiana Racing...
