by HorseMinute.com | Jun 16, 2025 | Horse Racing Industry
Emerald Downs in Auburn, Washington, has become known for its unique and entertaining races that go beyond traditional horse racing, aiming to amuse families during the half-hour breaks between races. Starting with wiener dog races in 1999, the track now hosts a...
by HorseMinute.com | Jun 16, 2025 | Horse Racing Industry
NBC Sports will provide extensive live coverage of the 2025 Royal Meeting at Ascot Racecourse, celebrating the 200th anniversary of the Royal Procession. From Tuesday, June 17 through Friday, June 20, Peacock will stream five hours of daily coverage starting at 8:30...
by HorseMinute.com | Jun 15, 2025 | Horse Racing Industry
The Florida Legislature has approved a budget that includes tax relief measures for cardrooms and horse racing tracks. Key among these is a 2% reduction in the pari-mutuel tax on cardrooms, lowering the rate from 10% to 8%, effective in August, aimed at helping these...
by HorseMinute.com | Jun 15, 2025 | Horse Racing Industry
CHP Racing’s Rhiannon, a 5-year-old Medaglia d’Oro mare trained by Chad Brown, set a new course record at Belmont Park with a nine-furlong optional-claimer win in 1:45.60, earning a career-best 95 Beyer Speed Figure. After a stop-start career due to minor setbacks,...
by HorseMinute.com | Jun 15, 2025 | Horse Racing Industry
Spain’s oldest horse race, the Carreras de Caballos de Sanlúcar, will celebrate its 180th edition this summer on the beaches of Sanlúcar de Barrameda, Cádiz. Established in 1845, the races take place on the sand at low tide along the town’s western shoreline, creating...
by HorseMinute.com | Jun 14, 2025 | Horse Racing Industry
The inaugural Delaware Derby, set for June 14 at Delaware Park, promises to be a competitive race with 11 entries vying for the $200,000 purse in a 1 1/16-mile test for 3-year-olds. Positioned strategically after the Triple Crown and before major summer and fall...
