by HorseMinute.com | Mar 11, 2026 | Horse Racing Industry
Cheltenham Festival officials confirmed the tragic death of racehorse HMS Seahorse, who sustained a fatal injury after falling at the final hurdle during the MGM Cup Handicap Hurdle on the second day of racing. Despite immediate veterinary attention, the horse could...
by HorseMinute.com | Mar 11, 2026 | Horse Racing Industry
A Freedom of Information Act request to the West Virginia Racing Commission revealed that 56 horses were killed last year at the state’s two racetracks, Charles Town and Mountaineer. The causes of death included multiple fractures, spinal trauma, colic, cardiac...
by HorseMinute.com | Mar 10, 2026 | Horse Racing Industry
The Clinton E. Phipps Sr. Racetrack on St. Thomas in the U.S. Virgin Islands has faced ongoing safety and regulatory issues, culminating in its closure in February 2025 after multiple horse breakdowns during the 2024 season. Despite reopening in 2024 following...
by HorseMinute.com | Mar 10, 2026 | Horse Racing Industry
Hansard, an eight-year-old gelding trained by Gary and Josh Moore, tragically died after sustaining a fatal leg injury during the Singer Arkle Challenge Trophy Novices’ Chase on the opening day of the 2026 Cheltenham Festival. The injury occurred on the flat...
by HorseMinute.com | Mar 9, 2026 | Horse Racing Industry
The Puma, a 3-year-old colt owned by OGMA Investments, JR Ranch, and High Step Racing, has secured a spot in the 2024 Kentucky Derby after winning the $350,000 Tampa Bay Derby (G3) on March 7. Trained by Gustavo Delgado and ridden by Hall of Fame jockey Javier...
by HorseMinute.com | Mar 9, 2026 | Horse Racing Industry
Churchill Downs Inc. has introduced a new jackpot wager called the “Jackpot 8,” requiring bettors to select the top eight finishers in a race, debuting in race 9 at Turfway Park. With a $1 minimum bet and a 22% takeout, 75% of the remaining pool funds the...
