ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) – Kentucky Derby-winning thoroughbred trainer Rick Dutrow Jr. is asking New York’s top court to overturn his 10-year ban by the state Racing and Wagering Board, saying it raises substantial civil rights issues. In asking the Court … Continue reading →

DEL MAR, Calif. (AP) – Trainer Bob Baffert has yet another promising young colt after a win Wednesday by Rolling Fog in the $300,000 Del Mar Futurity, a race for 2-year-olds that often serves as an early indicator of Kentucky … Continue reading →

LOS ANGELES (AP) – William G. Baffert, the father of Hall of Fame thoroughbred trainer Bob Baffert, died Monday. He was 88. The younger Baffert announced his father’s death via Twitter. Bill Sr. died at his home in the U.S.-Mexico … Continue reading →

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) – Kentucky Gov. Steve Beshear on Thursday wielded his executive authority to implement regulations that would allow only government veterinarians to administer a race-day drug to horses and would lower allowable amounts of another medication given within … Continue reading →

DEL MAR, Calif. (AP) – Dullahan overcame 6-5 favorite Game On Dude in the stretch to win the $1 million Pacific Classic at Del Mar by a half-length Sunday, becoming the fourth 3-year-old to win the race. Ridden by Joel … Continue reading →

SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. (AP) – A bit of Travers history unfolded at the finish line at Saratoga Race Course when Alpha caught Golden Ticket at the wire and the two finished in a dead heat for the win Saturday. It … Continue reading →

SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. (AP) – Why not, Gary Contessa figured. With the best 3-year-olds either retired or ailing, the trainer’s long shot, Speightscity, might have just as good a chance at winning the $1 million Travers Stakes at Saratoga on … Continue reading →

SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. (AP) – Alpha has been made the 5-2 morning line favorite for Saturday’s $1 million Travers Stakes at Saratoga Race Course. A field of 11 was entered Wednesday for the 1 1/4-mile race, which will be run … Continue reading →

SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. (AP) – Last year’s 2-year-old champion Hansen has been declared out of the $1 million Travers Stakes because of an inflammation in his left front leg. The colt’s trainer, Mike Maker, said Wednesday before the Travers draw … Continue reading →

VERSAILLES, Ky. (AP) – Bodemeister, the second-place finisher in this year’s Kentucky Derby and Preakness Stakes, has been retired to stud after an injury to his left shoulder was found. WinStar Farm announced the decision Tuesday and said the colt … Continue reading →