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May 1, 2025

How to bet on Horse Racing: The beginner's guide to wagering on the ponies

Want to bet on the ponies but don't know how? For those who want to learn how horse betting works and get a little more involved than just placing a win bet, here are the basics.

April 30, 2025

2025 Kentucky Derby odds, predictions: Favorites, picks

The first leg of horse racing's Triple Crown is set for Saturday. Here's a look at the early odds for the Kentucky Derby.

April 28, 2025

Everything you need to throw a Kentucky Derby watch party

From decor to games and, of course, hats, this list of Kentucky Derby watch party essentials will have you celebrating like you’re at Churchill Downs.

April 27, 2025

American Culture Quiz: Test yourself on equestrian events, flag facts and famous food

The American Culture Quiz is a weekly test of our unique national traits, trends, history and people. This time, test your knowledge of equestrian events, flag facts and famous food.

March 31, 2025

New York officials cancel horse racing at racetrack over 'unacceptable noise levels' from nearby casino

The New York Racing Association said it had to cancel a full day of racing at Aqueduct on Sunday due to an auto show at a nearby casino.

February 16, 2025

Irish jockey Michael O'Sullivan, 24, dies after falling from horse

Irish jockey Michael O'Sullivan died on Sunday following a fall from his horse during a race about 10 days ago, officials with the Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board said.

January 11, 2025

Horse racing, college basketball games postponed due to devastating wildfires across Los Angeles region

A flareup of one of the four active wildfires in the Los Angeles area brought a new round of evacuations, and Santa Anita canceled this weekend's horse racing.

December 5, 2024

Olympic gold medalist dressage star gets one-year ban for 'excessively' whipping horse

Charlotte Dujardin, a three-time Olympic dressage gold medalist, was hit with an international ban in competition for one year as well as a fine for "excessively" whipping a horse.

November 2, 2024

Horse dies after racing at Breeders' Cup; PETA delivers scathing statement

Jayarebe, a 3-year-old colt from France, died Saturday at Del Mar Racetrack shortly after running in the $5 million Breeders' Cup Turf.

July 19, 2024

Churchill Downs rescinds Bob Baffert's suspension after horse trainer admits fault in scandal

Churchill Downs rescinded the suspension of legendary horse trainer Bob Baffert after he released a statement taking responsibility for Medina Spirit's failed drug test.