Horse Racing: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Umberto Rispoli News / BloodHorse.com / April 28

BH Monday: Rispoli Ready for Derby Shot with Journalism

Jockey Umberto Rispoli, set to ride favorite Journalism in the May 3 Kentucky Derby, joins a special two-hour episode of BloodHorse Monday April 28 as Louie Rabaut, Sean Collins, and Kali Francois preview the race and speak with connections.

Horse Racing News / ESPN / April 27

My first bet: 2025 Kentucky Derby picks

Anita Marks makes her first Kentucky Derby bets following Saturday night's draw and odds publication.

Bob Baffert News / BloodHorse.com / April 25

Suspension Lifted, Baffert Aims for Seventh Derby Win

With a suspension from Churchill Downs lifted, trainer Bob Baffert has two chances for a record-breaking seventh win in the May 3 Kentucky Derby (G1). The disqualification of Medina Spirit in 2021 for a medication infraction leaves Baffert with six.

Mark Casse News / BloodHorse.com / April 25

Successful Farmer-Casse Team Takes Aim at Kentucky Oaks

Owner/breeder Tracy Farmer and trainer Mark Casse have won 12 stakes together, including the 2019 Belmont Stakes (G1) with Sir Winston and this year's Ashland Stakes (G1) with La Cara—both bred and raced by Farmer.

Horse Racing News / ESPN / April 24

2004 star Smarty Jones elected to Hall of Fame

Twenty-one years after Smarty Jones won the Kentucky Derby and Preakness, the chestnut colt has been elected to the National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame.

Mark Casse News / BloodHorse.com / April 22

Casse Gives La Cara an A+, Keeping Sandman Happy

Following La Cara's bullet half-mile workout in :46 April 22, trainer Mark Casse gives her an A+ ahead of the May 2 Kentucky Oaks (G1). The Hall of Famer also discusses Kentucky Derby (G1) contender Sandman ahead of his April 23 breeze.

Horse Racing News / ESPN / April 10

Infection linked to death of Grand National horse

A respiratory infection is likely to have had a role in the death of Grand National runner Celebre d'Allen, who collapsed on the course Saturday and died Monday.

Horse Racing News / ESPN / April 8

Burnham Square wins Blue Grass for Derby spot

Burnham Square chased down East Avenue to win the $1.25 million Blue Grass by a nose, earning enough points to qualify for next month's Kentucky Derby.

Horse Racing News / ESPN / April 8

Jockey Saez hospitalized after fall from horse

Veteran jockey Luis Saez, who earned his second Belmont Stakes victory in June, is in stable condition at a hospital after falling from his mount at Keeneland.

Horse Racing News / ESPN / April 8

Celebre d'Allen dies two days after Grand National

Grand National horse Celebre d'Allen has died at the age of 13 after collapsing during the showpiece event at Aintree on Sunday.

Mark Casse News / BloodHorse.com / April 7

BH Monday: Casse on Sandman, Decoupling

Trainer Mark Casse joins the April 7 BloodHorse Monday podcast to discuss Sandman and the fight against decoupling. Also, OBS president Tom Ventura previews the spring sale and co-hosts Louie Rabaut and Sean Collins recap recent Derby preps.

Horse Racing News / ESPN / April 5

Baffert's Rodriguez wins Wood, enters Derby field

Rodriguez led all the way to win the $750,000 Wood Memorial on Saturday, earning enough points to move into the 20-horse field for next month's Kentucky Derby.

Bob Baffert News / BloodHorse.com / April 5

Baffert's Tenma, Silent Law Run 1-2 in Santa Anita Oaks

Trainer Bob Baffert is returning to Churchill Downs this spring with more than a Kentucky Derby (G1) chance. He has a further opportunity there in the May 2 Kentucky Oaks (G1) with California's top 3-year-old filly, Tenma.

Horse Racing News / Action Network / October 17

Leading by 5 lengths, horse loses after jockey eases up at wrong finish line

When you’ve got a bet on a horse that’s leading by five lengths with half a furlong left in any race, you have to feel supremely confident about your wager. Not so fast ...

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Horse Racing News / Yardbarker / June 8

Watch: 17-1 underdog Dornoch wins Belmont Stakes

The 156th running of the Belmont Stakes saw Dornoch, a horse with 17-1 odds, shock the field and win the third leg of the Triple Crown.

The horse belonged to a one-time World Series champion

... and the owner compares World Series title to Belmont win

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Belmont Stakes order of finish, results, payouts: Dornoch won at 17-1

Horse Racing News / Field Level Media / May 18

Seize the Grey wins in muddy Preakness

Seize the Grey led wire to wire, holding off a charge from Mystik Dan to capture the 149th Preakness Stakes on Saturday at Pimlico Race Course in Baltimore.

D. Wayne Lukas claims seventh Preakness title with Seize the Grey

Mystik Dan denied shot at Triple Crown

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Horse Racing News / Action Network / May 17

2024 Preakness Stakes odds, best bets: Expert picks to win, exacta, trifecta, superfecta

The 149th Preakness Stakes is Saturday at 7 p.m. ET. Action Network has the latest Preakness odds, best bets and expert picks for Pimlico's Triple Crown race.

2024 Preakness Stakes weather forecast, update: What rain means for Preakness Stakes odds, bets

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Travis Kelce News / Larry Brown Sports / May 8

Travis Kelce nearly won a ton of money at Kentucky Derby

Travis Kelce reveals he was 'a nose' away from winning a lot of money at Kentucky Derby

Travis Kelce came so close to making a lot of money from his first Kentucky Derby.

Chiefs hoping ex-rugby star can adapt to NFL quickly

Watch: 150th Kentucky Derby ends in three-horse photo finish

Kentucky Derby champion Mystik Dan ‘Not committed’ to Preakness Stakes

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Horse Racing News / Paulick Report / May 6

Judge Reverses HISA's Ruling For Voided Claim On Dead Horse

Owner/trainer Derrick Parram has prevailed in his legal battle against the Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority, and will no longer be forced to return the claim money for a horse which died outside his care.

Horse Racing News / Paulick Report / May 6

1/ST, Cowboy Racing Partner To Build New Racetrack In Wyoming

Cowboy Racing is pleased to announce a partnership with 1/ST, leveraging its world-class experience in racing and gaming operations to support the establishment of a state-of-the-art horse racing venue and off-track betting (OTB) and historical horse racing (HHR) locations in Wyoming.

Horse Racing News / Larry Brown Sports / May 5

Will Kentucky Derby winner make attempt at Triple Crown?

Will Kentucky Derby winner Mystik Dan make attempt at Triple Crown?

Will Kentucky Derby winner Mystik Dan try for history with the Triple Crown?

Photo finish at 150th Kentucky Derby marred by controversy

Watch: 150th Kentucky Derby ends in three-horse photo finish

2024 Kentucky Derby results, payouts, order of finish: Mystik Dan wins Kentucky Derby at 18-1

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Horse Racing News / Paulick Report / May 4

Explanations And Excuses: 2024 Kentucky Derby Trainers React In The Race's Aftermath

Following is a collection of quotes from the trainers of each of the 19 non-winning entries in Saturday's Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs, won by Mystik Dan.

Horse Racing News / Yardbarker / May 6