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Los Alamitos Off Probation with New and Expanding Safety Plan

A new safety plan from Los Alamitos produced a positive outcome at the July 20 California Horse Racing Board meeting, allowing the track to stay open.

Posted on: July 21, 2020 | Jennifer Newell

Racing Canceled July 17-19 At Del Mar Amid COVID-19 Outbreak

Del Mar announced the cancellation of races July 17-19, after two jockeys tested positive for COVID-19, also pushing back the San Diego Handicap.

Posted on: July 16, 2020 | Fairway Jay

Can American Horse Racetracks Remain Open Through the Season?

As nearly every state in America experiences a surge of positive COVID-19 cases and outbreaks, racetracks are among the businesses that could close again.

Posted on: July 10, 2020 | Jennifer Newell

Voided Claim Rules Aid Equine Safety Measures

Jurisdictions that have added voided claim rules are providing better protection for racehorses, according to the Jockey Club Equine Injury Database.

Posted on: July 9, 2020 | Kimberly French

Updates to the Road to the Kentucky Derby

Following the Indiana Derby win by Shared Sense and ahead of Saturday’s Blue Grass Stakes, the Road to the Kentucky Derby is coming into clearer focus.

Posted on: July 9, 2020 | Kimberly French

Blue Grass Stakes Draws 13 Runners And Offers Major Kentucky Derby Qualifying Points

The Toyota Blue Grass Stakes is a major qualifier in the Road to the Kentucky Derby series. This year's race will again award Derby qualifying points to the top four finishers.

Posted on: July 9, 2020 | Fairway Jay

Indiana Grand Hosts Kentucky Derby And Kentucky Oaks Prep Races

The biggest day of racing at Indiana Grand is Wednesday, July 8, when the Indiana Derby and the Indiana Oaks are both qualifying points races for the Kentucky Derby weekend, Sept. 4-5.

Posted on: July 8, 2020 | Fairway Jay

Tiz the Law Tops Weekly Triple Crown Media Rankings

Belmont Stakes winner Tiz the Law continues on top of the NTRA Top Thoroughbred poll. But who are the other leading thoroughbreds on the Triple Crown and Kentucky Oaks trail?

Posted on: July 7, 2020 | Fairway Jay

NTRA Invests in Track Surface Safety Research

A recent $100,000 grant from the NTRA is helping horse safety research at the University of Kentucky, under Dr. Michael Peterson. The effort aims to reduce horse deaths at racetracks.

Posted on: July 7, 2020 | Jennifer Newell

Lone Star Park Suspends Racing

Lone Star Park near Dallas, Texas, announced they'll suspend racing following Race 1 on Sunday, July 5, and canceled the remaining eight races on the card.

Posted on: July 6, 2020 | Fairway Jay