by HorseMinute.com | Dec 15, 2025 | Horse Racing Industry
The closure of Hastings Racecourse in Vancouver on December 5, 2025, marks the end of thoroughbred horse racing west of the Rocky Mountains in Canada, following the earlier shutdown of Fraser Downs, the last standardbred track in British Columbia. Hastings,...
by HorseMinute.com | Dec 15, 2025 | Horse Racing Industry
A trifecta bet involves correctly predicting the first, second, and third-place finishers in exact order, such as Horse #3, #5, and #8 finishing first, second, and third respectively. Alternatively, a trifecta box allows the selected horses to finish in any order...
by HorseMinute.com | Dec 15, 2025 | Horse Racing Industry
At Los Alamitos Race Course, the 4-year-old horse Stanley Cartel suffered a fatal injury during a race and was euthanized on the track, contrary to reports that he was transported by ambulance. This incident follows a troubling pattern of horse deaths at the venue,...
by HorseMinute.com | Dec 14, 2025 | Horse Racing Industry
The Racing Incident Report details the performances and issues encountered by several horses during the race. Notably, ENDUED faced early positioning challenges and difficulty finding clear running, while THOUSAND SPIRIT underperformed without a clear cause, prompting...
by HorseMinute.com | Dec 14, 2025 | Horse Racing Industry
The New York Racing Association (NYRA) canceled live racing at Aqueduct Racetrack on Sunday due to a winter storm affecting the New York City area. The storm, bringing three to five inches of snow, low wind chills, and high winds, also led to the cancellation of...
by HorseMinute.com | Dec 13, 2025 | Horse Racing Industry
The memorial service for Bill Gibbins, founder of the Jericho Cup, will be held at Flemington Racecourse tomorrow at 11am. Gibbins, who passed away at 78 after a long illness, was celebrated for reviving the Jericho Cup, personally funding over $1 million for its...
