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California Horse Racing Board gets more authority
A bill signed by California Gov. Gavin Newsom on Wednesday gives the state's horse racing board the authority to suspend racing and meet licenses in order to protect the safety of horses and jockeys if issues are found.
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Santa Anita racing season ends after 30 deaths
Santa Anita's troubled racing season has come to a close after the deaths of 30 horses rattled the industry and led to Hall of Fame trainer Jerry Hollendorfer being banned when four of his horses were among the casualties.
Horse Racing
30th horse dies at Santa Anita; trainer banned
A 30th horse has died at Santa Anita, and Hall of Fame trainer Jerry Hollendorfer has been banned by the racetrack's ownership group.
Horse Racing
TAB Betting Blog: Spright represents good value in the Tiara
Another big weekend of racing with the Tattersall's Tiara at Eagle Farm offering up good value in a wide open field, according to tab.com.au form analyst Nick Quinn.
Horse Racing
Santa Anita workers rally, want track kept open
Backstretch workers who walk, groom and care for racehorses at Santa Anita urged state legislators on Thursday to keep the Southern California track open after the deaths of 29 horses since December.
Horse Racing
In the Gate Podcast: He's Baaaack!!
Kentucky Derby morning-line favorite Omaha Beach returns to training. Plus, an update on the laws affecting seasonal workers to care for racehorses.
Horse Racing
Maximum Security loses in 1st start since Derby
King for a Day took the lead in the stretch and posted a one-length victory over heavy favorite Maximum Security in the $150,000 Pegasus Stakes at Monmouth Park on Sunday.
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Bejarano rides 4,000th winner at Santa Anita
Rafael Bejarano guided filly Portal Creek to a victory in the third race Saturday at Santa Anita for trainer Bob Hess Jr.
Horse Racing
TAB Betting Blog: Sylvia's Mother 'perfectly placed' to win big
Packed race cards at Rosehill and Sandown highlight a great day's racing. Nick Quinn from TAB tries to find you some winners.
Horse Racing
Maximum Security set for first race since Derby
Maximum Security is heading back to the races.
Horse Racing
New Santa Anita safety measures to be enacted
New measures announced Wednesday will see a group of five people review the histories of all horses set to run at Santa Anita before determining if they are fit to compete. Since late December, 29 horses have died racing or training at the track.
Horse Racing
Baltimore withdraws suit against Pimlico owner
Baltimore Mayor Bernard "Jack" Young said the city has withdrawn its condemnation action concerning Pimlico against the Stronach Group, the Maryland Jockey Club and others.
Horse Racing
In the Gate Podcast: All for One
What concerns would industry stakeholders have if a push for a national governing body of thoroughbred racing were to gain momentum?
Horse Racing
Senator calls for Santa Anita to suspend racing
U.S. Sen. Dianne Feinstein has joined the California Horse Racing Board in calling for Santa Anita to immediately suspend the remainder of its meet after the deaths of two more horses last weekend.
Horse Racing
Santa Anita won't close despite 2 deaths in 2 days
A second horse in two days and 29th overall has died at Santa Anita, where management has chosen to continue racing for the rest of the current meet.
Horse Racing
Belmont favorite Tacitus caught wide, ends 2nd
Tacitus trainer Bill Mott was seeking a second win in the Triple Crown after his Country House won the Kentucky Derby.
Horse Racing
Sir Winston wins Belmont Stakes by a length
Sir Winston won the 151st running of the Belmont Stakes, giving trainer Mark Casse a second straight Triple Crown victory after he won the Preakness with War of Will.
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Sir Winston's Belmont surprise is fitting end to a wild Triple Crown season
Mark Casse, who also trains Preakness winner War of Will, triumphed with Sir Winston's first victory this year.
Horse Racing
TAB Betting Blog: Don't deprive yourself of a collect at Randwick
It is possibly the best day of winter racing in 2019 with three Group 1 races at Eagle Farm and tremendous support cards at Flemington and Randwick.
Horse Racing
Another horse dies at Santa Anita, toll up to 27
River Derby, an unraced 2-year-old colt, suffered a fractured shoulder while training at Santa Anita and has become the 27th horse to die at the track since the season began Dec. 26.
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