by HorseMinute.com | Mar 26, 2026 | Horse Racing Industry
The Lakeshore Horse Racing Association has expressed disappointment after the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario approved only 12 standardbred racing dates for 2026 at Leamington Raceway, down from 13 races held in 2025. Despite applying for more dates and...
by HorseMinute.com | Mar 25, 2026 | Horse Racing Industry
Woodbine Entertainment announced the retirement of Hall of Fame trainer Roger Attfield, celebrating his extraordinary career marked by over 2,000 wins, multiple Sovereign Awards, and a legacy of excellence in Canadian Thoroughbred racing. Born in England and...
by HorseMinute.com | Mar 25, 2026 | Horse Racing Industry
Calumet Farm’s She Be Smooth, undefeated in two starts including a dominant six-length victory in the Grade 2 Davona Dale, is the 7-5 favorite for the 56th running of the Grade 2 Gulfstream Park Oaks on Saturday. Trained by Hall of Famer Todd Pletcher, She Be Smooth...
by HorseMinute.com | Mar 24, 2026 | Horse Racing Industry
The Illinois Racing Board has approved a delay in the start of the Hawthorne Race Course Thoroughbred meeting from March 29 to April 19 as the track navigates Chapter 11 bankruptcy proceedings. This postponement allows time to convert the racing surface for training...
by HorseMinute.com | Mar 24, 2026 | Horse Racing Industry
The 2026 Kentucky Derby, set for May 2 at Churchill Downs, features several promising contenders emerging from key prep races like the Jeff Ruby Steaks and Louisiana Derby. While Paladin, undefeated in three starts and the current favorite at 9-1 odds, leads the...
by HorseMinute.com | Mar 24, 2026 | Horse Racing Industry
A FOIA request to the Arizona Department of Gaming revealed that 19 horses died at Turf Paradise racetrack in the past year, with causes ranging from severe fractures and colic to gastric ulcers and respiratory illnesses. Many of these horses were very young—some just...
