Chancey, Winn Appointed to ARCI Board of Directors
Dr. John Chancey and Connie Winn have been appointed to the board of directors of the Association of Racing Commissioners International to fill vacant seats on the board.
Europe’s Docklands Could Stack Up Well in Cox Plate
Harry Eustace is keen to add his name to an illustrious list of trainers to have won the Cox Plate (G1) and feels his runner Docklands has every chance of success Oct. 26 in an open-looking renewal of the AU$5…
Two Recipients for KY Thoroughbred Farm Scholarship
The board of the Gerry Dilger Equine Scholarship Foundation is delighted to announce the two latest recipients of one of its initiatives, the Kentucky Thoroughbred Farm Experience Scholarship: Ciaran Phelan and Lola Queck.
Next Confirmed to Take Shot at Breeders’ Cup Classic
Top marathoner Next will run in the $7 million Breeders' Cup Classic (G1) at Del Mar Nov. 2, trainer Doug Cowans confirmed Oct. 24.
XpressBet, Golden State Racing Reach Wagering Agreement
XpressBet has agreed to end a financial stalemate with the new Thoroughbred meet in Pleasanton by offering Golden State Racing the wagering rate they sought.
Total Sales Up 13% After Three Days at Arqana October
Lucien Urano of Ecurie des Charmes co-bred 2020 Breeders' Cup Juvenile Fillies Turf (G1T) winner Aunt Pearl, and it was to the same family he returned with the purchase of the already-named Matauri Queen for €125,000 Oct. 24 at Arqana.
Fort Erie Finishes Season With $42.5 Million Wagered
Fort Erie Race Track closed it's 2024 season Oct. 23 with $42.5 million in total wagering, the second-highest amount in track history.
Gaming Board Clears Way for an Illinois Racino
The Illinois Gaming Board Oct. 24 approved transfer of ownership of FanDuel Sportsbook and Horse Racing, the former Fairmount Park, to a group planning to build out and open a racino at the facility early in 2025.
Curlin Filly Tops Day 3 at Fasig-Tipton October at 500k
Gross sales totaled $14,139,500, with an average of $49,095. The median was $20,000, with an 15.8% RNA rate.
Stay Hot Could Fire in Twilight Derby
Trained by Peter Eurton, Stay Hot has won four stakes on turf, the best record of the seven entered in the Twilight Derby (G2T).