Horse Racing

Horse Racing February 16

Irish jockey Michael O'Sullivan, 24, dies after falling from horse

Irish jockey Michael O'Sullivan died on Sunday following a fall from his horse during a race about 10 days ago, officials with the Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board said.

Horse Racing January 11

Horse racing, college basketball games postponed due to devastating wildfires across Los Angeles region

A flareup of one of the four active wildfires in the Los Angeles area brought a new round of evacuations, and Santa Anita canceled this weekend's horse racing.

Olympics December 5

Olympic gold medalist dressage star gets one-year ban for 'excessively' whipping horse

Charlotte Dujardin, a three-time Olympic dressage gold medalist, was hit with an international ban in competition for one year as well as a fine for "excessively" whipping a horse.

Horse Racing November 2

Horse dies after racing at Breeders' Cup; PETA delivers scathing statement

Jayarebe, a 3-year-old colt from France, died Saturday at Del Mar Racetrack shortly after running in the $5 million Breeders' Cup Turf.

Horse Racing July 19

Churchill Downs rescinds Bob Baffert's suspension after horse trainer admits fault in scandal

Churchill Downs rescinded the suspension of legendary horse trainer Bob Baffert after he released a statement taking responsibility for Medina Spirit's failed drug test.

Horse Racing June 17

Horse trainer mysteriously found dead off Greek island coast

Toby Sheets, a longtime horse trainer who was assistant to Hall of Famer Steve Asmussen, was mysteriously found dead off the coast of a Greek Island over the weekend.

Horse Racing June 8

Dornoch wins 156th Belmont Stakes at Saratoga

Dornoch won the 156th running of the Belmont Stakes Saturday afternoon at Saratoga Race Course in New York due to renovations at Belmont Park.

Horse Racing June 8

Belmont Stakes 2024 guide: A closer look at Triple Crown's final jewel as race moves to Saratoga

All eyes will be on New York on Saturday for the 156th running of the Belmont Stakes, but this year's race won't take place at Belmont Park.

Horse Racing June 7

The life of Penny Chenery: The prominent woman in horse racing who owned 1973 Triple Crown winner Secretariat

Penny Chenery lived a long life, much of which was dedicated to horse racing. She was the owner of record-holding racehorse Secretariat, who won the Triple Crown in 1973.

Horse Racing June 7

10 fastest Belmont times in history: Could new records be set by one of the horses racing in 2024?

The Belmont Stakes is the third, and longest, of the Triple Crown races. Secretariat, Easy Goer and American Pharoah are all among the fastest finishers.