by HorseMinute.com | Mar 6, 2026 | Horse Racing Industry
Prediction markets, which allow trading on outcomes like elections or sporting events without state gaming taxes or consumer protections, are emerging as a significant threat to the horse racing industry, particularly regarding wagering on events like the Kentucky...
by HorseMinute.com | Mar 6, 2026 | Horse Racing Industry
Touchuponastar, a gelding bred by Coteau Grove Farms and owned by former NFL quarterback Jake Delhomme’s Set-Hut stable, was named Louisiana-bred Horse of the Year for the second time by the Louisiana Thoroughbred Breeders Association, following his previous win...
by HorseMinute.com | Mar 6, 2026 | Horse Racing Industry
The article critiques the claiming system in the local horse racing industry, arguing that it was founded on flawed assumptions: that rapid market growth implied a lack of integrity, and that trading racehorses under this system could be economically viable....
by HorseMinute.com | Mar 5, 2026 | Horse Racing Industry
Scott Ehlers, a Daily Racing Form expert handicapper, provides his analysis and top picks for the March 6 racing card at Gulfstream Park, highlighting his best bet in the 10th race: Mentee. Mentee, a promising 4-year-old colt trained by Pletcher, has shown strong...
by HorseMinute.com | Mar 5, 2026 | Horse Racing Industry
Del Mar’s 87th summer racing season, starting July 17, will feature the return of the popular “Ship & Win” program and the introduction of 2-year-old dirt maiden special weight races with purses starting at $100,000. The “Ship &...
by HorseMinute.com | Mar 4, 2026 | Horse Racing Industry
The 2026 Kentucky Derby, kicking off the horse racing Triple Crown on May 2, features up to 20 horses competing over a 1 1/4-mile track. The favorite is Paladin (9-1), bred in Kentucky and son of Gun Runner, though expert Jody Demling advises caution due to Paladin’s...
