by HorseMinute.com | May 21, 2025 | Horse Racing Industry
Canterbury Park’s 31st horse racing season kicks off on May 24 at 5 p.m. CT, featuring an eight-race program, with additional races scheduled for May 25 and Memorial Day. The event has attracted a robust turnout, with 186 horses entered by 42 trainers, averaging...
by HorseMinute.com | May 20, 2025 | Horse Racing Industry
The Preakness Stakes experienced a disappointing television rating this year, averaging just 4.56 million viewers, the lowest since 1995, excluding the pandemic year of 2020. This marks a 16% decline from last year’s audience of 5.47 million, largely attributed...
by HorseMinute.com | May 20, 2025 | Horse Racing Industry
The Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority (HISA) released its 2025 First Quarter Metrics Report, indicating improved safety statistics in Thoroughbred racing. The report highlights that racetracks under HISA’s oversight recorded 0.85 racing-related equine...
by HorseMinute.com | May 20, 2025 | Horse Racing Industry
The horse racing industry in the U.S. is heavily reliant on migrant workers, with estimates suggesting that 78% to 90% of backstretch employees are immigrants. This workforce is crucial for the industry’s operations, as employers often pay well to attract...
by HorseMinute.com | May 19, 2025 | Horse Racing Industry
Rillito Park in Tucson, Arizona, is facing uncertainty regarding its future as a horse racing venue, having missed three consecutive racing seasons. Pima County, which owns the park, does not anticipate horse racing returning for the 2026 season, raising questions...
by HorseMinute.com | May 19, 2025 | Horse Racing Industry
The 2025 Doomben Cup, a prestigious Group 1 race with a $1 million prize, is set to take place this Saturday, featuring a competitive lineup led by Tony Gollan’s Antino and Ciaron Maher’s Pride Of Jenni. Antino, the narrow favorite at $3.50, comes off a...
