USA Today Horse Racing News

No drug violation for Big Brown trainer Dutrow

2008-10-10T22:46:39Z

Kentucky racing officials plan to challenge a recommendation that there's insufficient evidence to suspend Big Brown's trainer, ... Read More......(read more)

Breeders' Cup returning to Churchill Downs in 2010

2008-10-08T15:11:55Z

The 27th Breeders' Cup will be held at the home of the Kentucky Derby on Nov. 5-6, 2010, the seventh time horse racing's biggest ... Read More......(read more)

Arson Squad wins Meadowlands Cup

2008-10-04T03:43:11Z

Arson Squad rallied to win the $350,000 Meadowlands Cup on Friday night, beating Anak Nakal by 2{ lengths. Read More......(read more)

Dream Empress wins Breeders' Cup berth

2008-10-03T23:35:21Z

It's been a tough market lately for real estate appraiser Kelly Colliver, but a modest investment in a horse landed Colliver ... Read More......(read more)

Work out may determine Breeders' decision for Curlin

2008-10-03T00:36:12Z

Reigning Horse of the Year Curlin is scheduled to breeze Monday at Santa Anita Park in a workout that may well determine whether ... Read More......(read more)

New top earner Curlin points to showdown in Classic

2008-09-29T00:24:58Z

The showdown the Thoroughbred racing world yearns for reigning Horse of the Year Curlin vs. brilliant 3-year-old Big Brown ... Read More......(read more)

Curlin sets money record at Belmont Park

2008-09-27T23:42:02Z

Curlin emerged as the leading money-earner in the history of American Thoroughbred racing when he unleashed his patented closing ... Read More......(read more)

Curlin chasing racing history at Belmont Park

2008-09-26T01:05:25Z

What's next this time? The answer might be history. Curlin can move past Cigar as the highest-earning Thoroughbred if he wins ... Read More......(read more)

12 racehorses die in fire at La. breeding center

2008-09-25T18:03:06Z

Investigators say 12 thoroughbred racehorses have died after fire trapped them in a barn at a Louisiana training and breeding ... Read More......(read more)

Maryland Million race to include tribute to McKay

2008-09-20T00:36:28Z

Organizers of this year's annual Maryland Million at Laurel Park are planning to include a special tribute to legendary sports ... Read More......(read more)

Horse track takes lead with no-slaughter policy

2008-09-18T05:18:59Z

When Suffolk Downs decided to ban from its backstretch those who sell their horses for slaughter, the goal was to save a few ... Read More......(read more)

Maryland racing commission votes to ban steroids

2008-09-17T16:12:32Z

The Maryland Racing Commission has approved a ban on anabolic steroids for racehorses, following the lead of other racing states ... Read More......(read more)

Kentucky moving to enact rules on whips

2008-09-15T22:01:06Z

Kentucky racing regulators are preparing to impose new restrictions this month on the use of whips in harness racing, and changes ... Read More......(read more)

Big Brown holds off late charge to win Monmouth Stakes

2008-09-13T23:37:55Z

Big Brown put another exclamation point on a magnificent 3-year-old season and set up a potential showdown against last year's ... Read More......(read more)

NYRA emerges from bankruptcy court protection

2008-09-12T18:50:24Z

The operator of New York state's three thoroughbred race tracks has emerged from bankruptcy court protection after two years. Read More......(read more)