Horse Racing - Page 16

May 4, 2023

Churchill Downs suspends trainer Saffie Joseph Jr indefinitely after sudden death of horses at track

Churchill Downs has suspended horse trainer Saffie Joseph Jr. indefinitely after two of his horses died suddenly at the Kentucky racetrack.

May 4, 2023

Kentucky Derby 2023: What to know about the first leg of horse racing's Triple Crown

Rich Strike pulled off an incredible upset at last year's Kentucky Derby. Which horse will be able to win at Churchill Downs this year? Here's what to know about the race.

May 3, 2023

4 horses have died at Churchill Downs ahead of 149th Kentucky Derby

Four horses have reportedly died at Churchill Downs since Thursday ahead of the 149th Kentucky Derby on Saturday. Two of the horses belonged to the same owner.

May 2, 2023

Why Bob Baffert won't be at Kentucky Derby 2nd year in a row

Arguably the most infamous horse trainer in racing, Bob Baffert, will not be at Churchill Downs this weekend for the Kentucky Derby after doping controversies.

April 27, 2023

Wild On Ice euthanized after suffering injury during training for Kentucky Derby

Sunland Derby winner Wild On Ice was euthanized Thursday after suffering an injury while training for the Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs, the horse's ownership said.

April 24, 2023

Australian jockey Dean Holland dead at 34 after falling off horse during race

Dean Holland, a prominent Australian jockey, was killed during a horse race on Monday, according to Racing Victoria. Holland was 34.

April 3, 2023

Angel of Empire scores easy win in $1M Arkansas Derby

Angel of Empire won the $1.25 million Arkansas Derby on Sarurday which puts him on path to the Kentucky Derby in May. Angel of Empire earned 100 qualifying points.

January 23, 2023

Teen horse exercise rider died 'doing what he loved to do,' brother says

Family, colleague remember teenage horse exercise rider Daniel Quintero after he was killed during a training accident Saturday at Tampa Bay Downs in Florida.

January 22, 2023

Teen dies instantly during training accident at Florida racetrack: reports

A 19-year-old exercise rider died at a horse racing track in Florida Saturday morning, and was honored with a moment of silence by jockeys and their valets.

November 5, 2022

Flightline, who has been compared to Secretariat, takes home Breeders' Cup Classic in likely last race

In what may be his final race before being sold for a ton of money, Flightline dominated the Breeders' Cup Classic with an eight-plus length victory.