Horse Racing News & Videos (2024)

Tom Brady's Foxborough Fete one for the ages, a rarity unlike any other since Larry Bird was honored - The Boston Globe Our sports-blessed region hasn’t experienced a celebration of an athlete on this scale since Larry Bird Night at the old Boston Garden on Fe...

2 HOURS AGO • BOSTONGLOBE.COM

FOX Sports Releases 'Saratoga Saturday' TV Schedule for 2024 Summer Meet FOX Sports announced today the return of “FOX Saratoga Saturday,” a national showcase of the summer meet at historic Saratoga Race Course, t...

10 HOURS AGO • AMERICASBESTRACING.NET

Where to Watch/Listen: Horse Racing Coverage June 13-16 An exciting 2024 Triple Crown season is in the books having generated robust betting handle and TV viewing numbers, and now horse racing tur...

12 HOURS AGO • AMERICASBESTRACING.NET

Transgender swimmer Lia Thomas fails in challenge to rules that bar her from elite women's races Transgender swimmer Lia Thomas has failed in her challenge against World Aquatics rules that stop her from competing in elite women’s races 14 HOURS AGO • ASSOCIATED PRESS

HISA Reports Strong First Quarter for Equine Safety On the heels of a successful Triple Crown season that concluded without any equine fatalities – numbers that will be included in the second...

15 HOURS AGO • AMERICASBESTRACING.NET

Curlin: What it Takes to Win Horse of the Year Twice Just about the only thing Curlin did not do in his fabulous career was end “The Curse of Apollo.” A horse who did not race at 2 had not won...

18 HOURS AGO • AMERICASBESTRACING.NET

Bikes Fight Cancer Charity Ride coming Saturday to WMass The event caters to riders of all abilities, who can choose to participate in the 25- or 50-mile routes.

1 DAY AGO • MASSLIVE.COM

Patriots leave the practice field behind and head out for fun and games in the community - The Boston Globe The team's bonding exercise this offseason was a Community Day of dodgeball and other sports with local youth.

1 DAY AGO • BOSTONGLOBE.COM

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Thoroughbred Makeover Diary: Building a Foundation of Trust Through Training The Thoroughbred is an amazing horse. They truly are the most intelligent and hard-working horses out there. There is just something about s...

1 DAY AGO • AMERICASBESTRACING.NET

Thorpedo Anna Rockets to Top of Final NTRA 3-Year-Old Poll Each week, members of the national media vote on the nation's top contenders on the Triple Crown trail in the National Thoroughbred Racing A...

1 DAY AGO • AMERICASBESTRACING.NET

Underappreciated Horse Racing Stars of 20th Century: Cavalcade, Granville, and Myrtlewood Few decades resonate still in the consciousness of sports, yet many of the names and faces of the 1930s remain well known to this day.

1 DAY AGO • AMERICASBESTRACING.NET

Triple Crown Wrap-Up: Trio of Winners Leaves 3-Year-Old Division Wide Open In terms of excitement and drama, the 2024 Triple Crown season was a smashing success.

2 DAYS AGO • AMERICASBESTRACING.NET

Hall of Fame trainer Todd Pletcher among 4 new members named to HISA horsem*n's advisory group Horse racing’s federal oversight body has named Hall of Fame trainer Todd Pletcher among four new members of an advisory group that will provide feedback to its executive team and... 2 DAYS AGO • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance Success Stories: Exceeding Expectations With Let's Get It Did After riding and competing on ponies, Camden Conway was ready to step up to a horse. After a lot of thinking, Camden’s father concluded that...

2 DAYS AGO • AMERICASBESTRACING.NET

Belmont Stakes winners: Complete list by year The Belmont Stakes is set for June 10 and will be broadcast on FOX. Here's a look at the previous winners of the third leg of horse racing's... 2 DAYS AGO

With 3 different winners, Triple Crown races leave Horse of the Year up in the air The Belmont Stakes

2 DAYS AGO • NJ.COM

Lost in the Fog: A Courageous and Dazzling Sprinter He came, like the fog in Carl Sandburg’s famous poem, silently. For a time he lingered, just long enough for his presence to be acknowledged...

2 DAYS AGO • AMERICASBESTRACING.NET

Del Mar Veterinarians always close by the action Vets are the "horses advocates"

3 DAYS AGO • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM

Key Takeaways from a Memorable 2024 Belmont Stakes Racing Festival at Saratoga Tom Pedulla offers takeaways from the 156th Belmont Stakes Presented by NYRA Bets and other major action that was part of an enormously succ...

3 DAYS AGO • AMERICASBESTRACING.NET

Dornoch Pulls Off the Upset in Exciting Belmont Stakes at Saratoga In a Belmont Stakes Presented by NYRA Bets sure to linger as a treasured memory for residents of Saratoga Springs, N.Y., for generations to...

4 DAYS AGO • AMERICASBESTRACING.NET

National Treasure Dominates Met Mile, Joins Randomized and Cogburn in Earning Breeders' Cup Berths With an authoritative victory in a historic edition of the Hill ‘n’ Dale Metropolitan Handicap June 8 at Saratoga Race Course, National Trea...

4 DAYS AGO • AMERICASBESTRACING.NET

Dornoch wins the 2024 Belmont Stakes | FOX Sports

4 DAYS AGO • FOX SPORTS

FAQs

What do you call a horse that's never won a race? ›

Horses that have not won a race are referred to as maidens. Maiden horse races are held over a variety of distances and under conditions with eligibility based on the sex or age of the horse.

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How much do jockeys make? ›

The average jockey salary in the United States is $52,645. Jockey salaries typically range between $35,000 and $77,000 yearly. The average hourly rate for jockeys is $25.31 per hour. Jockey salary is impacted by location, education, and experience.

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Is the Kentucky Derby animal cruelty? ›

The Kentucky Derby is one of the most prestigious horse racing events in the world, but it comes at a high cost for the horses involved. Every year, these animals are subjected to cruel and abusive practices that often result in serious injuries or even death.

What is a horse with no rider called? ›

The riderless horse is called a caparisoned horse or cap horse. Caparisoned typically refers to wearing a saddle or decorative covering. At Arlington, the Cap Walker leads the Cap Horse, who displays a saddle and boots backwards signifying this warrior will never ride again.

What is a horse called that has never won? ›

Maiden. Races restricted to horses that have never won a race under that specific code – that is, on the Flat or over hurdles.

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What post position has never won the Derby? ›

11 through 20 has produced more than five Derby winners, while six of those 10 spots have been home to two or fewer champions, including post position No. 17, which has never been the starting spot for a Derby winner.

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Why are there no female jockeys in the Kentucky Derby? ›

In 149 years of the Derby, only six jockeys have been women. The problem started with basic sexism. In 1968, when Penny Ann Early got the first license to ride at Churchill Downs, all the male jockeys boycotted and the race was canceled.

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Has there ever been a female horse in the Kentucky Derby? ›

'Winning Colors: Famous Fillies' featured history, artifacts and more about the only three fillies to win the Kentucky Derby, Regret (1913), Genuine Risk (1980) and Winning Colors (1988). The exhibit featured the gold cup presented to the Klein Family, the owners of Winning Colors, for her Derby win.

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What is the weight limit for a jockey? ›

There is no set height or weight requirement, but the majority of jockeys do not weigh more than 125 pounds, many even less, with height (usually around 5 feet tall) or proportionate to their weight.

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How much did a $2 bet win at the Kentucky Derby? ›

All-sources wagering on Saturday's 14 races at Churchill Downs reached $320.5 million while wagering for Kentucky Derby Week races totaled $446.6 million, per Churchill Downs. Both numbers were also records. Mystik Dan paid $39.22 to win on a $2 bet.

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What horse owner is banned from the Kentucky Derby? ›

Muth's owner appealing decision banning Bob Baffert-trained horse from 2024 Kentucky Derby. A Jefferson County Circuit Court judge on Thursday denied a request for a temporary injunction that would have allowed Bob Baffert-trained horses to enter next month's 150th running of the Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs.

Do horses know when they win a race? ›

But as for winning horses understanding they are there to "win"? It's far more likely it is the combination of natural ability, physical fitness and jockey skill that accounts for which horse wins, rather than any innate desire by that horse to get to the winning post before the other horses.

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What is the name of the horse that never won a race? ›

The Horse That Never Won a Race) If a horse is to etch their name into racing folklore, they will almost always need to perform feats of equine excellence.

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What is an unbroken horse called? ›

bronco or bronc. Originally an unbroken feral horse, now primarily a word for the horses used in rodeo bronc riding events, where the horse tries to buck off a rider.

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What is an unregistered horse called? ›

A grade horse has no registration papers, and usually sells for significantly less money than a registered horse.

What percentage of horses never win a race? ›

Statistically, fewer than 50% of all race horses ever win a race, and less than 1% ever win a stakes race such as the Kentucky Derby or Epsom Derby. Any horse who has yet to win a race is known as a maiden.