California Horse Racing Board hears exchange-betting concerns
ARCADIA, Calif. - Exchange wagering could be launched in California as early as the Del Mar meeting in July, but not all participants in the sport, notably some racetracks and horsemen's organization, want to see it implemented, a California Horse Racing Board committee was told on Thursday.
Stronach promises at CHRB meeting that Santa Anita will remain a racetrack
ARCADIA, Calif. – Santa Anita chairman Frank Stronach told the California Horse Racing Board on Thursday that the track will remain open for racing and will not be subject to development in the future.
CHRB considers change in claiming rule
ARCADIA, Calif. - The California Horse Racing Board on Thursday delayed deciding on a rule change that would allow a claim to be voided when a horse is severely injured during or after a race.
HBO defends racetrack series after 2 horse deaths
HBO is defending its treatment of horses used in the racetrack drama "Luck" after two of the animals died during production.
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Fed Biz, one of trainer Bob Baffert's most promising 3-year-olds this year, won his debut against winners in an optional claimer over a mile at Santa Anita on Thursday.
Thoroughbred Racing Weekend Advance
By ROBERT KIECKHEFER UPI Racing Writer This weekend: Four big graded stakes at Gulfstream Park and Black Caviar stretching out to 7 furlongs in Australia in quest of her 18th straight win.
Santa Anita: ‘Luck’ trainers getting stable ready for close-ups
ARCADIA, Calif. – Although HBO announced only last week that the horse racing drama “Luck” will have a 10-program second season in 2013, work has been going on behind the scenes at Santa Anita for much longer to prepare the 45 ex-racehorses used in racing scenes.
Dustin Hoffman's horse-racing drama under fire
TV bosses behind Dustin Hoffman's new thoroughbred racing drama Luck have come under fire from animal rights activists after two horses were put down due to injuries sustained on set.
HBO defends TV series after 2 horse deaths
HBO is defending its treatment of horses used in the racetrack drama "Luck" after 2 of the animals died during production