By Ray Paulick Shares in Magna Entertainment (MECA), the debt-ridden racetrack operating company controlled by Frank Stronach, plunged by 56% in Tuesday’s trading on the NASDAQ exchange. Closing at $1.75 per share (down from $4.00) under extremely heavy trading (more than 30 times higher than the...

By Ray Paulick Californian Mike Mitchell has produced a steady stream of winners – mostly in the claiming ranks – since taking out his trainer’s license in 1974. He also has been cited quite regularly for various rules violations, including numerous medication and medication...

Saratoga Springs, New York So while the august owners of Big Brown await the creation of a phony grass race at Belmont Park or more likely Philadelphia Park to accommodate their bloated egos, feed the bankroll without taxing their overblown animal, the rest of the three-year-old division will gather...

CashCall Futurity (G1) hero INTO MISCHIEF (Harlan's Holiday) will miss the March 15 San Felipe S. (G2) at Santa Anita, trainer Richard Mandella announced Thursday. The Kentucky Derby (G1) hopeful has been battling an ailment in his left hind foot. read more