by HorseMinute.com | Jan 18, 2026 | Horse Racing Industry
Santa Anita installed Historical Horse Racing (HHR) machines—slot-like terminals allowing bets on past horse races—without prior notice or approval from the California Horse Racing Board. However, just days after a soft launch, state Department of Justice officials,...
by HorseMinute.com | Jan 18, 2026 | Horse Racing Industry
The Racing Incident Report details various issues encountered by horses during the race. Notably, IRON LEGION exhibited unacceptable barrier manners by rearing and struggling at the start, resulting in a slow beginning and a requirement to attend barrier practice and...
by HorseMinute.com | Jan 17, 2026 | Horse Racing Industry
California Department of Justice agents seized slot-style “Racing On Demand” gaming machines from Santa Anita Park shortly after their installation, citing violations of state laws prohibiting certain forms of lottery or gaming. The DOJ issued a notice...
by HorseMinute.com | Jan 17, 2026 | Horse Racing Industry
The 2026 Kentucky Derby futures pool No. 3 opened on January 16 and will remain available until January 18 at 6 p.m. ET, marking the third of six such betting pools for the Run for the Roses at Churchill Downs. Bettors can secure favorable odds and potentially larger...
by HorseMinute.com | Jan 16, 2026 | Horse Racing Industry
The article provides detailed horse racing picks for Gulfstream Park’s 11-race card on Saturday, January 17. Mr. Ed highlights key contenders across various claiming and allowance races, emphasizing strong trainer-jockey combinations and class drops as factors....
by HorseMinute.com | Jan 16, 2026 | Horse Racing Industry
The 2026 Lecomte Stakes at Fair Grounds Race Course is a key mid-tier Kentucky Derby prep race offering double points (20-10-6-4-2) to the top five finishers, attracting a competitive field of 11 three-year-olds. The morning-line favorite is Crown the Buckeye, an...
