by HorseMinute.com | Apr 4, 2026 | Horse Racing Industry
Nine men, including prominent horse racing figures Grant Dalziel, his son Peter, and former jockey Brian Park, were arrested in Victoria over a sophisticated plot to smuggle over a billion dollars worth of cocaine into the state. The Federal Police operation followed...
by HorseMinute.com | Apr 3, 2026 | Horse Racing Industry
DRF handicappers provide their top picks and best bets for races across multiple tracks including Gulfstream, Aqueduct, Tampa Bay Downs, Keeneland, Santa Anita, and Oaklawn. Notable selections include SMART STYLE and FOUR TOP at Tampa Bay Downs, TREBLE CLEF at...
by HorseMinute.com | Apr 3, 2026 | Horse Racing Industry
Mike Battaglia is retiring after an iconic 51-year career as the morning-line oddsmaker at Churchill Downs, a role he began in 1974. Over the decades, Battaglia became a legendary figure in American horse racing, also serving as the track announcer from 1977 to 1997...
by HorseMinute.com | Apr 3, 2026 | Horse Racing Industry
The article provides the consensus horse racing picks for Santa Anita thoroughbred races on Friday, April 3, 2026, compiled by handicappers Bob Mieszerski, Eddie Wilson, Kevin Modesti, and Mark Ratzky. For those having trouble viewing the picks on mobile devices, a...
by HorseMinute.com | Apr 2, 2026 | Horse Racing Industry
Jockey Emisael Jaramillo, who has built a successful career from Venezuela to Florida and now California, is making a significant push to join the ranks of Kentucky Derby contenders. Riding Robusta in the Santa Anita Derby, Jaramillo aims for a victory or at least a...
by HorseMinute.com | Apr 2, 2026 | Horse Racing Industry
The shutdown of FanDuel TV’s on-air talent and television operation was an inevitable outcome, reflecting deeper issues within the horse racing industry rather than being a surprising event. FanDuel TV’s coverage largely catered to insiders—trainers, owners, and...
