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HISA and CDI: Crisis Averted, But Issues Remain
on 03/24/2026 9:40 PM
A pending lawsuit between Churchill Downs, Inc. and the Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority has reached a partial settlement, but issues remain about fees assessed by HISA to tracks owned by CDI.
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HISA and CDI: Crisis Averted, But Issues Remain
on 03/24/2026 9:40 PM
A pending lawsuit between Churchill Downs, Inc. and the Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority has reached a partial settlement, but issues remain about fees assessed by HISA to tracks owned by CDI.
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Canadian Hall of Fame Announces 2026 Finalists
on 03/24/2026 6:34 PM
As the Canadian Horse Racing Hall of Fame proudly celebrates its 50th Anniversary, the nomination committees of the organization have determined the induction categories to be recognized in 2026, along with the finalists for each category.
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HISA Reports Strong Two-Year Record on Equine Safety
on 03/24/2026 6:34 PM
In its 2025 annual metrics report released March 24, the Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority noted a slight increase in equine fatality rates for racing and workouts at tracks it oversees while noting a strong two-year record.
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Grande to Return to Stakes Action in Ghostzapper
on 03/24/2026 6:34 PM
After showing plenty of talent in his first three career races as a 3-year-old last year, grade 2-placed Grande will try to secure his first stakes win when he starts in the $175,000 Ghostzapper Stakes (G3) March 28 at Gulfstream Park.
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Moncrief Named Canterbury Park Track Superintendent
on 03/24/2026 6:34 PM
George Moncrief will become the Canterbury Park track superintendent for the 2026 racing season that begins May 23.
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Morning to Evening: Busy Saturday for Racing on TV
on 03/24/2026 5:33 PM
From the Dubai World Cup card to Florida Derby card, a busy television and radio schedule awaits March 28. Read this week's radio and television schedule as produced by America's Best Racing.
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Calumet's She Be Smooth Favored in Gulfstream Park Oaks
on 03/24/2026 5:33 PM
Having won her only two starts, including the Davona Dale Stakes (G2) by 6 lengths last month at Gulfstream Park for Hall of Fame trainer Todd Pletcher, She Be Smooth is favored to win the March 28 Gulfstream Park Oaks (G2).
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After Year-Long Layoff, Rashmi Returns in Wilshire
on 03/24/2026 3:30 PM
Grade 3 winner Rashmi is set to return from a year-long layoff at Santa Anita Park March 28, jumping right back into graded company to contest the $100,000 Wilshire Stakes (G3T).
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Make My Day Breaks His Maiden in Gate-to-Wire Fashion
on 03/24/2026 3:30 PM
In this week's Maiden Watch, Make My Day breaks his maiden at Gulfstream Park, while Weekend Princess scores at Santa Anita Park.
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Improving Safety: EID Documents Record Low Fatalities
on 03/24/2026 2:21 PM
The rate of fatal injury in Thoroughbred racing in 2025 was 1.07 per 1,000 starts, which is the lowest rate since the Equine Injury Database began in 2009. The rate of fatal injury decreased 3.6% from 2024 and is down 47% since 2009.
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Keeneland Library Announces 2026 Lectures Series
on 03/24/2026 1:19 PM
Keeneland Library will hold a handicapping event with Keeneland racing analyst Tom Leach April 29 to discuss contenders for the Kentucky Derby (G1). The library also announced their 2026 Lecture Series.
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Racing Fatal Injury Rate Lowest Since 2009
on 03/24/2026 1:19 PM
The rate of fatal injury in Thoroughbred racing in 2025 was 1.07 per 1,000 starts, which is the lowest rate since the Equine Injury Database began in 2009. The rate of fatal injury decreased 3.6% from 2024 and is down 47% since 2009.
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Keeneland Library Announces 2026 Lectures Series
on 03/24/2026 1:19 PM
Keeneland Library will hold a handicapping event with Keeneland racing analyst Tom Leach April 29 to discuss contenders for the Kentucky Derby (G1). The library also announced their 2026 Lecture Series.
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Racing Fatal Injury Rate Lowest Since 2009
on 03/24/2026 1:19 PM
The rate of fatal injury in Thoroughbred racing in 2025 was 1.07 per 1,000 starts, which is the lowest rate since the Equine Injury Database began in 2009. The rate of fatal injury decreased 3.6% from 2024 and is down 47% since 2009.
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Safe Year: Racing Fatal Injury Rate Lowest Since 2009
on 03/24/2026 12:09 PM
The rate of fatal injury in Thoroughbred racing in 2025 was 1.07 per 1,000 starts, which is the lowest rate since the Equine Injury Database began in 2009. The rate of fatal injury decreased 3.6% from 2024 and is down 47% since 2009.
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Emerging Market, Pavlovian Join Derby Dozen
on 03/24/2026 12:09 PM
Byron King's Top 12 on the Road to the Kentucky Derby, presented by Spendthrift Farm.
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Wathnan Racing Hopes for Dubai Sequel From Hit Show
on 03/24/2026 12:09 PM
Last year's longshot Dubai World Cup (G1) winner Hit Show is back for Wathnan Racing in the 2026 edition of race March 28 at Meydan Racecourse.
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Barajas Returns to Ellis Park as Track Superintendent
on 03/24/2026 12:09 PM
Veteran track superintendent Javier Barajas has rejoined Ellis Park, returning to a role he previously held in 2020.
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Skippylongstocking Climbing Back Up NTRA Rankings
on 03/24/2026 11:04 AM
Following a dominant 5 1/4-length win in the $500,000 Essex Handicap at Oaklawn Park March 21, Daniel Alonso's Skippylongstocking is climbing his way back up the leaderboard in the National Thoroughbred Racing Association's Top Thoroughbred Poll.
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