by HorseMinute.com | Jan 6, 2026 | Horse Racing Industry
The Eclipse Awards finalists for 2025 will be announced on January 4, with the awards dinner scheduled for January 22 in Palm Beach, Florida. The article critiques the nomination process, noting the sometimes arbitrary nature of having only three finalists per...
by HorseMinute.com | Jan 6, 2026 | Horse Racing Industry
Diane Crump, a pioneering female jockey who broke gender barriers in horse racing, passed away at 77 after being diagnosed with aggressive brain cancer. In 1969, she became the first woman to ride professionally in a horse race and, a year later, the first female...
by HorseMinute.com | Jan 5, 2026 | Horse Racing Industry
Hawthorne Race Course has resolved compliance issues that previously led the Illinois Racing Board to withhold its 2026 racing and off-track betting licenses, allowing the track to resume operations for both Thoroughbred and harness racing meets. The track has also...
by HorseMinute.com | Jan 5, 2026 | Horse Racing Industry
Applications are now open through January 23 for the 2026 Thoroughbred Makeover and National Symposium, organized by the Retired Racehorse Project (RRP). This premier North American competition focuses on retraining recently-retired Thoroughbreds and former...
by HorseMinute.com | Jan 4, 2026 | Horse Racing Industry
The article provides a comprehensive guide on free horse racing tips, emphasizing key factors to consider such as accuracy, consistency, and the track record of tipsters. It highlights the importance of expert analysis from reputable sources like Get Your Tips Out,...
by HorseMinute.com | Jan 4, 2026 | Horse Racing Industry
Trainer Chad Brown is spotlighting several promising Kentucky Derby contenders following recent races at Aqueduct. Among them, Paladin, a $1.9 million Gun Runner colt, is set to target the Grade 2 Risen Star Stakes after dominating the Remsen Stakes with an 85 Beyer...