The 56th Annual Eclipse Awards will once again be held at The Breakers Palm Beach in Florida in 2027, the National Thoroughbred Racing Association (NTRA), Daily Racing Form (DRF), and the National Turf Writers and Broadcasters (NTWAB) announced Wednesday. The black-tie event will be held Tuesday, Jan. 19. “The Breakers Palm Beach continues to be

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These have been tough times for the staff of FanDuel TV, which learned in March that the network would go off the air in 2027 and that it would be laying off several employees in June. One of those employees was the respected on-air talent Matt Bernier. Bernier joined the TDN Writers' Room Podcast presented

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California's state budget approved at the end of last month included a $4-million annual subsidy to help cover the state racing commission's costs over the next two years. Historically, the California Horse Racing Board (CHRB) has been funded using proceeds from wagering to grease the costs of drug testing and salaries. “As the board knows,

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My optimism about the future of Thoroughbred racing stems from a simple truth: we have yet to do even the most basic things to improve the wagering experience. In any successful business, long-term success depends on delivering consistent value and quality to the customer. Consumers reward products that are easy to access, enjoyable to use,

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Every week, the TDN posts a round-up of the relevant Horseracing Integrity and Safety Act (HISA) related rulings from around the country. The following rulings were reported on HISA's “rulings” portal and through the Horseracing Integrity and Welfare Unit's (HIWU) “pending” and “resolved” cases portals. Resolved ADMC Violations Dates: 07/06/2026 Licensee: Dominic C. Duree, trainer

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