by HorseMinute.com | Mar 3, 2025 | Horse Racing Industry
Locked won the Santa Anita Handicap by 8 1/2 lengths after losing ground on both turns and catching the 8-year-old Express Train. Despite facing strong competition, Locked went off as the favorite and delivered a dazzling performance. The victory marked Eclipse...
by HorseMinute.com | Mar 2, 2025 | Horse Racing Industry
The article discusses the negative and factually incorrect portrayal of the horse racing industry in a recent New York Times article, focusing on animal cruelty, human exploitation, and the perception of the rich stealing money. Despite efforts to defend the industry,...
by HorseMinute.com | Mar 2, 2025 | Horse Racing Industry
Journalism won the Grade 2, $300,000 San Felipe Stakes at Santa Anita, defeating odds-on favorite Barnes in the stretch. Ridden by Umberto Rispoli, Journalism ran down Barnes to win by 1 3/4 lengths with a time of 1:42.24 on the fast main track. The victory earned...
by HorseMinute.com | Mar 1, 2025 | Horse Racing Industry
The Grade 2 San Felipe Stakes had its points reduced under a new rule due to a small field, with only five 3-year-olds starting the race. The rule states that if a championship-series race is run with a five-horse field, only 75% of the points will be awarded, and...
by HorseMinute.com | Mar 1, 2025 | Horse Racing Industry
The article by Noah Shachtman in The New York Times questions why billions of dollars are being spent to keep the horse racing industry alive, especially when it relies heavily on government subsidies. States like Maryland, Pennsylvania, and Kentucky use significant...
by HorseMinute.com | Feb 28, 2025 | Horse Racing Industry
The Santa Anita Handicap holds a special place in the hearts of horse racing enthusiasts, with memorable moments dating back to 1975. Despite a decline in purse value and prestige, the race remains significant, with the 88th running set for March 1. This year’s...
