The unique genetic change that turned horses into athletic powerhouses
A new study suggests genetic changes allow horses to produce more energy, while minimizing the toll the energy takes on cells.
horse racing
Remembering Funny Cide, a gutsy longshot of a horse who nearly won the Triple Crown
Funny Cide was an unknown racehorse from New York state in 2003 when he came out of nowhere to win the Kentucky Derby and the Preakness. He died this week at the age of 23.
Kentucky Derby winner Rich Strike won't race at Preakness Stakes
Rick Dawson, owner of Rich Strike and RED TR-Racing, said the horse will skip the next stop of the Triple Crown and get some rest before the third race in the series, the Belmont Stakes, in New York.
Horse racing is on the cusp of major changes in the U.S. after years of scandal
A newly formed regulatory authority for horse racing is introducing new standards for the sport. Some stakeholders are pushing back.
Kentucky Derby winner Medina Spirit stripped of 2021 title after failed drug test
The Kentucky Horse Racing Commission determined Monday that Medina Spirit had betamethasone in his blood, and is now disqualified from last year's race.
Rombauer Pulls Surprise Win At Preakness Stakes
Against long odds, Rombauer won the second leg of the Triple Crown in Baltimore on Saturday at the 146th running of the Preakness Stakes.
Kentucky Derby Winner Fails Drug Test, Renewing Scrutiny For Trainer Bob Baffert
Medina Spirit, the horse that won the Kentucky Derby earlier this month, has failed a drug test. It's the latest drug test failure for trainer Bob Baffert's horses. He denies any wrongdoing.
Kentucky Derby Rescheduled For September, Will Take Place With Fans
Churchill Downs, the racing venue, said it worked with health officials to develop a plan that would allow the race to take place amid concerns over the coronavirus pandemic.
Another Horse Dies At Santa Anita Race Track, The 11th Since Late December
M C Hamster, a filly, was injured this week in a training run at the southern California racetrack. She was later put down. It's the latest in a series of horse deaths at the track since 2018.
2 More Horses Die At Santa Anita Park As It Prepares To Host Breeders' Cup
Two horses sustained severe injuries at the racetrack and were euthanized. Since late December, there have been 36 fatal incidents at the park.