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Three Heating Up After Big Weekend of Racing
on 03/25/2026 3:12 PM
Capsule look at three horses heating up on the Triple Crown trail.
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Three Heating Up After Big Weekend of Racing
on 03/25/2026 3:12 PM
Capsule look at three horses heating up on the Triple Crown trail.
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Forever Young Prepares for Dubai World Cup
on 03/25/2026 11:48 AM
The Dubai World Cup trackwork notes cover Forever Young working a bit lighter than planned, while Bentornato handled the trip over perfectly.
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East Avenue Launches 4-Year-Old Season in Oaklawn Mile
on 03/25/2026 10:43 AM
East Avenue is set to begin his 4-year-old year in the Oaklawn Mile Stakes (G3) at Oaklawn Park March 28, along with Parchment Party returning in the Temperence Hill Stakes and Publisher returns to stake company in the American Pharoah Stakes.
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Prat Earns Jockey of the Week After Fair Grounds Sweep
on 03/25/2026 10:43 AM
Flavien Prat won the Fair Grounds Oaks (G2) with Life of Joy and the Louisiana Derby (G2) aboard Emerging Market.
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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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