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.
Tulsa Fair Meadows could lose live horse racing
Nearly a quarter century of live horse racing at Fair Meadows Racetrack at Expo Square could come to an end as early as this summer.
Havre de Grace named Horse of the Year
BEVERLY HILLS, Calif., Jan. 16 (UPI) -- Havre de Grace was named Horse of the Year Monday, marking the third straight time the top U.S. racing honor has gone to a female.
HBO bets on second season of 'Luck'
LOS ANGELES, Jan. 31 (UPI) -- U.S. cable network HBO says it has renewed "Luck" for a 10-episode second season two days after the horse-racing drama debuted.
On Location: Chief trainer Bobby Lovgren rides high in 'War Horse'
The Oscar-nominated film, which used more than 150 horses, was one of the toughest jobs to date for the veteran animal trainer. Horses have long played lead roles in cinema, from the classic movie "National Velvet" to 2010's "Secretariat,"a drama based on the Triple Crown-winning thoroughbred.
Meehan calls on feds to rein in horse slaughter biz
U.S. Rep Pat Meehan, R-7, of Upper Darby, is calling on federal officials to enact legislation that will help stop needless horse slaughter, following news that a veteran Chester County horse trainer sold racehorses to a slaughterhouse after promising their former owners to keep them alive in new homes.
Horse Racing
Today at Santa Anita Park By Richard Eng Post Time 1 p.m. Race 1 - 1 mile (turf, rail at 30 feet), Purse $40,000, Claiming $40,000, 4-year-olds 2 Red Sharp Humor - Joel Rosario had choices and opted to ride for Hector Palma; this is the cheapest class
Horse trainer rescinds lawsuit
A lawsuit filed in U.S. District Court by a trainer who disputed being banned from the Meadowlands Racetrack was dismissed by a U.S. District Court on Thursday at the trainer’s request.
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.