by HorseMinute.com | Mar 19, 2025 | Horse Racing Industry
Jayson Werth, a former outfielder in Major League Baseball, was invited to be a guest coach for the Washington Nationals during spring training. He shared a story of inspiration with the young team, emphasizing the importance of seizing opportunities, drawing...
by HorseMinute.com | Mar 19, 2025 | Horse Racing Industry
A new report from the Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority reveals that thoroughbreds are facing significant risks in training, not just on race day. The report shows that racing-related deaths are nearly twice as high at facilities without safety protocols...
by HorseMinute.com | Mar 18, 2025 | Horse Racing Industry
Frankie Dettori, a highly successful jockey in horse racing, has announced he will file for bankruptcy due to a dispute with British tax authorities. The 54-year-old Italian, now based in the United States, has been in a legal battle with HM Revenue and Customs over...
by HorseMinute.com | Mar 18, 2025 | Horse Racing Industry
Spring in the South brings a variety of equestrian events beyond the Kentucky Derby, including the Rolex Finale Week in Wellington, Florida, the Loudoun Hunt Point-to-Point in Leesburg, Virginia, the Kentucky Three-Day Event in Lexington, Kentucky, and the Iroquois...
by HorseMinute.com | Mar 18, 2025 | Horse Racing Industry
Oaklawn Park in Hot Springs, Ark., offers a low takeout show pool wager for on-track fans, with a 10% takeout compared to the 17% off-track. This has proven popular with fans, especially families, young people, and new racing fans, resulting in higher show pool...
by HorseMinute.com | Mar 17, 2025 | Horse Racing Industry
The controversial bill allowing Gulfstream Park to decouple its racing and slot-machine licenses passed in the Florida House commerce committee, with Republicans voting in favor and Democrats against. The bill requires tracks to provide a three-year notice before...
