Steve Guerdat and Albfuehren’s Iashin Sitte secured a commanding victory in the Longines FEI Jumping World Cup Grand Prix at Leipzig, clocking 42.21 seconds to claim their first 5* Grand Prix win. Guerdat, a three-time World Cup champion known...
Santa Anita installed Historical Horse Racing (HHR) machines—slot-like terminals allowing bets on past horse races—without prior notice or approval from the California Horse Racing Board. However, just days after a soft launch, state Department of Justice officials, accompanied by...
The Racing Incident Report details various issues encountered by horses during the race. Notably, IRON LEGION exhibited unacceptable barrier manners by rearing and struggling at the start, resulting in a slow beginning and a requirement to attend barrier practice...
This systematic review published in Animal Cognition comprehensively examines how individual horse characteristics—such as age, breed, and prior experiences—and management practices influence equine cognition. The study highlights that younger horses exhibit greater cognitive flexibility and exploratory behavior, while older...
Francis Lui Kin-wai celebrated a remarkable week in Hong Kong horse racing by training three consecutive winners at Sha Tin, following his milestone of 1,000 career winners. His standout victory came with Hot Delight, a three-year-old who impressed on...
The article recounts a journalist’s initial exploration into the obscure and struggling world of pari-mutuel horse racing in Tennessee. Through a candid phone interview with the newly appointed but solitary commissioner of the Tennessee State Racing Commission, referred to...
