by HorseMinute.com | Dec 9, 2025 | Horse Racing Industry
For American handicappers accustomed to watching Hong Kong racing via simulcast, visiting in person is both surprisingly accessible and rewarding. The author’s 10-day trip included races at Happy Valley and Sha Tin, with reasonable costs for flights, accommodation,...
by HorseMinute.com | Dec 8, 2025 | Horse Racing Industry
Los Alamitos Race Course has banned trainer Ramiro Castillo from operating a stable at the track following the deaths of five of his horses in the past six months, two during races and three from illnesses. This decision came after an investigation and discussions...
by HorseMinute.com | Dec 8, 2025 | Horse Racing Industry
Rachael Blackmore, the celebrated former jump jockey who retired in May, was honored with the ‘Contribution to the Industry’ award at the Horse Racing Ireland (HRI) Awards in Dublin. Recognized for her remarkable impact on Irish racing, Blackmore’s career highlights...
by HorseMinute.com | Dec 8, 2025 | Horse Racing Industry
In 2024, trainer Chad Brown and owners including Coolmore partners Peter Brant and Brook Smith nearly won the Kentucky Derby with Sierra Leone, a Gun Runner son who later captured the 2024 Breeders’ Cup Classic. Looking ahead to 2026, the same team, along with...
by HorseMinute.com | Dec 7, 2025 | Horse Racing Industry
Thoroughbred horse racing at Vancouver’s historic Hastings Racecourse is ending after more than a century, as announced by the operator Great Canadian Entertainment. The company stated the decision is effective immediately and attributed it to the lack of economic...
by HorseMinute.com | Dec 7, 2025 | Horse Racing Industry
The G1 Champions Cup, held annually at Chukyo Racecourse in Toyoake, Japan, is a prestigious Group 1 dirt race for horses aged three and older, run over 1800 meters with a substantial prize of approximately US$1.7 million. Established in 2000 as the Japan Cup Dirt, it...
