Trainer Mike Mitchell was released from the hospital late Sunday evening and is back at home resting comfortably after suffering an apparent seizure Sunday afternoon at Betfair Hollywood Park. According to the Daily Racing Form, Mitchell was transported by ambulance … Continue reading →

Xpressbet would like to congratulate John Velazquez for notching the 5,000th win of his career on June 14, 2013 at Belmont Park. Velazquez becomes the twenty-eighth jockey in modern North American racing to reach the 5,000 win plateau. In celebration … Continue reading →

Night School, the racing industry’s free national online fan education program, offers its first of two “Newbie Tuesdays” lessons this Tuesday, a full-length feature video on the basics of handicapping with a Q&A session to follow. The timing of the … Continue reading →

Itsmyluckyday, who was pulled up after a running a half-mile in the G3 Pegasus Stakes at Monmouth Park Sunday, was transported to the Mid-Atlantic Equine Medical Center in Ringoes, NY. The son of Lawyer Ron will undergo further tests at … Continue reading →

On Tuesday, Animal Kingdom will attempt to make history when he lines up against 12 rivals in the Queen Anne Stakes (Eng-I), the first race on the opening day of the prestigious Royal Ascot meet. No American-based horse has won … Continue reading →

On ESPN.com’s latest “Inside the Gates” podcast, Bill Finley analyzes U.S. Rep. Joe Pitts’ proposed legislation that would put the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency (USADA) in charge of policing drugs in horse racing. Also on the program, Team Valor’s Barry Irwin … Continue reading →

The International Federation of Horseracing Authorities and Longines have partnered to present the World’s Best Racehorses Rankings. The rankings are for the period of December 1, 2012 to June 9, 2013. The rankings are compiled by the World Rankings Supervisory … Continue reading →

Keeneland President & CEO Bill Thomason announced today that Amy Gregory, a 30-year veteran of the Thoroughbred industry, has been named the company’s Director of Communications. Gregory currently serves as Media Relations Manager at Keeneland, where she provides media relations, … Continue reading →

With 2011 Kentucky Derby winner and 2013 Dubai World Cup champion Animal Kingdom headlining the proceedings, TVG, America’s horse racing network, will present live coverage of the five-day, 2013 Royal Ascot race meet beginning next Tuesday. Greg Wolf will serve … Continue reading →

Jockey John Velazquez is eagerly anticipating this week’s Royal Ascot meet. The Hall of Fame rider will get the week started off with a bang when he reunites with his 2011 G1 Kentucky Derby winner Animal Kingdom in the Queen … Continue reading →