by HorseMinute.com | May 11, 2025 | Horse Racing Industry
Eclipse Thoroughbred Partners announced on social media that Journalism, the runner-up from the Kentucky Derby, will compete in the 150th Preakness Stakes on Saturday. Trainer Michael McCarthy has confirmed the decision, and Umberto Rispoli is set to ride the horse....
by HorseMinute.com | May 11, 2025 | Horse Racing Industry
Lamar Jackson, the Baltimore Ravens quarterback and two-time MVP, is venturing into horse racing as the lead owner of the Maryland Colts in the National Thoroughbred League. This new chapter reflects his ambition to impact the community beyond football, showcasing his...
by HorseMinute.com | May 10, 2025 | Horse Racing Industry
The Maryland Board of Public Works has approved a $14.3 million contract to demolish and rebuild the historic Pimlico Race Course, home of the Preakness Stakes. This decision comes just ten days before the 150th running of the race, which will be the last held at the...
by HorseMinute.com | May 10, 2025 | Horse Racing Industry
New York lawmakers and Governor Kathy Hochul have reached an agreement on a budget package that includes significant tax breaks for racetracks, funding for a new equine imaging research program near Belmont Park, and the elimination of outdated betting breakage laws....
by HorseMinute.com | May 9, 2025 | Horse Racing Industry
A Maryland mother, Carol Linton, is celebrating a significant milestone as her son, Nik Juarez, prepares to race in the 150th Preakness Stakes. Horse racing runs in their family; Linton has a long history of racing horses, and her parents also owned them. After 12...
by HorseMinute.com | May 8, 2025 | Horse Racing Industry
The author, a passionate sports enthusiast, unexpectedly discovered a new interest in horse racing during a weekend trip to the LHSAA State Softball Championships in Sulphur, Louisiana. Staying at the Delta Downs Casino, which also features a racetrack, the author...
