Racetracks operating under the Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority reported 1.01 racing-related equine fatalities per 1,000 starts during the second quarter (Apr. 1-June 30), according to a metrics report released by HISA Tuesday. The rate represents a 9.8% decrease from the cumulative second-quarter rate of 1.12 fatalities per 1,000 starts recorded since 2023 and an

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The Ellis Park meet which concluded Sunday produced a new record all-sources handle at the Henderson, Kentucky oval, with the $80.6 million bet on the meet up 4.7% from last year's previous record of $77 million. “We are incredibly thankful for the support Ellis Park received from our fans, racing participants and the Tri-State community

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As expected in August, this week's rankings are dominated by Saratoga (4) and Del Mar (1). 5-BUBSTER, SAR, 8/22-1st, 1m VIDEO Beyer Speed Figure-84 (g, 3, Honest Mischief–Vortex Road, by Quality Road) O/B-Flying P Stable (NY). T-Bruce Levine. J-Ricardo Santana Jr. Bubster nearly made the list a month ago in his second career outing when

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Shadwell Stable's Tahaluf (Curlin) was no better than the 67-10 fourth choice in a field where just one of the 11 entrants had previous race experience and parlayed a perfect trip into a first-out score in a strong-looking maiden Monday at Horseshoe Indianapolis. Content to settle just ahead of midfield as favored My Pal Al

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Fernando De La Cruz notched his first win as a trainer Monday at Gulfstream Park when he saddled Smart Lisa (Audible) for a 2 3/4-length victory in the day's second race, a mile $17,500 maiden claiming race for fillies and mares on turf. De La Cruz, who galloped and worked as an assistant for veteran

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