by HorseMinute.com | Apr 9, 2026 | Horse Racing Industry
Lambourn Open Day returned on Good Friday 2026, attracting large crowds eager to experience a variety of horseracing-related activities. Highlights included top trainer Nicky Henderson attempting sheep herding, Constitution Hill drawing significant attention at Seven...
by HorseMinute.com | Apr 8, 2026 | Horse Racing Industry
Hope Road, a Grade 1-winning mare bred and owned by Barbara and Ron Perry’s Cicero Farms, has been officially retired from racing, as confirmed by Hall of Fame trainer Bob Baffert. The 5-year-old daughter of Quality Road last raced on November 30, 2023, winning...
by HorseMinute.com | Apr 7, 2026 | Horse Racing Industry
A landmark April 2026 ruling by the U.S. Third Circuit Court of Appeals in KalshiEX LLC v. Flaherty established that prediction markets licensed by the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) are federally preempted from state gambling regulations. The court held...
by HorseMinute.com | Apr 7, 2026 | Horse Racing Industry
The 2026 Kentucky Derby, set for May 2 at Churchill Downs, features top contenders like Renegade (4-1 favorite), Commandment (7-1), and Chief Wallabee (13-1). Chief Wallabee started strong with early wins but has shown declining form recently, raising concerns about...
by HorseMinute.com | Apr 7, 2026 | Horse Racing Industry
The racing incident report details various occurrences during the race involving multiple horses. Notably, ALMIGHTY LIGHTNING was contacted by PARROT BLESSING shifting in at the start and later bumped with MEGA CAPTAIN. SUPER SIXTY showed a lack of response under...
by HorseMinute.com | Apr 6, 2026 | Horse Racing Industry
FanDuel’s decision to wind down and eventually discontinue its racing channel, FanDuel TV (formerly TVG), poses significant challenges for both its employees and the horse racing industry. The channel, which has broadcast races nationwide for over 25 years and reached...
