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Breeders' Cup returning to Churchill Downs in 2010
The 27th Breeders' Cup will be held at the home of the Kentucky Derby...
2008-10-24 08:20:23
Horse Racing Reform Meets Skepticism
Industry insiders promise tougher standards, better treatment for horses
2008-10-19 09:08:10
Horse Talk With Former Presidential Hopeful Tommy Thompson - Wall Street Journal Blogs
Christian Science MonitorHorse Talk With Former Presidential Hopeful Tommy ThompsonWall Street Journal Blogs&ampnbsp;- 2 hours agoAt this yearÃ¢Â€Â™s Kentucky Derby, the second-place finisher, Eight Belles, had to be euthanized after breaking both front ankles. In 2006, Barbaro, another Derby standout, was put down after suffering a leg injury at the Preakness Stakes.Horse racing moves to reform, but faces many skeptics Christian Science Monitorall 2 news articles
2008-10-16 17:45:06
National Racing Association Issues Drug and Safety Directives
Five months after the death of Eight Belles, an industry organization announced a series of suggested reforms for horse racingâ€™s safety and integrity problems.
2008-10-16 10:18:21
The Major's tip
BBC Sport brings you expert horse racing tips from Peter Harris - 'The Major' - courtesy of BBC Radio Wales.
2008-10-02 05:11:10
Ex-horse race workers saddle up and sue Spitz
A pair of vindicated horse racing workers slapped ex-Gov. Eliot Spitzer with a $100 million lawsuit Tuesday, claiming his professional ambition fueled a legal witch hunt that cost them their jobs and reputations.
2008-09-10 04:33:07
Woodward favorite Curlin nears money mark
Horse racing fans will look for brilliance when Curlin struts his stuff Saturday in the $500,000 Woodward Stakes at New York's ...
2008-09-08 06:37:11
Kentucky racing regulators vote to ban steroids
Kentucky horse racing regulators have approved a major ban on anabolic steroids that could outlaw the drugs for next year's Kentucky ...
2008-09-08 06:37:11
Ky. Regulators Ban Doping For Race Horses
Kentucky horse racing regulators approved a sweeping steroid ban for the state's thoroughbred and standardbred races but dramatically toned down the proposed penalties for trainers whose horses test positive.
2008-09-03 21:40:12
Kentucky racing regulators vote to ban steroids
Kentucky horse racing regulators on Monday approved a sweeping steroid ban for the state's thoroughbred and standardbred races but dramatically toned down the proposed penalties for trainers whose horses test positive. ...
2008-08-25 22:06:42