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Sir Winston's Belmont surprise is fitting end to a wild Triple Crown season
Mark Casse, who also trains Preakness winner War of Will, triumphed with Sir Winston's first victory this year.
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Florida Derby commences with no fans
With no fans in attendance due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Tiz The Law comes away with the win at the 2020 Florida Derby to secure a spot in the upcoming Kentucky Derby.
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Horse Racing
Turfway Park suspends final 3 race dates
Turfway Park in Florence, Kentucky, won't run it's final three days of racing after Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear's "Healthy at Home'' executive order.
Horse Racing
Florida Derby has full 12-horse field, no crowd
A field of 12 has been entered for Saturday's Florida Derby, though the coronavirus pandemic is keeping virtually everyone -- bettors, fans, even owners -- away from the track for safety and health reasons.
Horse Racing
Churchill Downs delays reopening stables
Churchill Downs has delayed reopening stables at its track and training center until April 14 because of public health concerns related to the coronavirus.
Horse Racing
Dubai World Cup, a $12M race, postponed to '21
The $12 million Dubai World Cup will be postponed until next year, according to an announcement from the Dubai Media Office.
Horse Racing
Wells Bayou wins Louisiana Derby at empty track
Wells Bayou took an early lead and held off Ny Traffic to win the $1 million Louisiana Derby by a head Saturday in one of the few U.S. sporting events to continue as scheduled amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Horse Racing
California harness track denied schedule change
After planned closings in New York and Ohio on Friday, Cal Expo harness racing in Sacramento is the last of the 18 harness racing tracks in the U.S. with plans to remain open during the coronavirus pandemic.
Horse Racing
Harness racing trainer dies from COVID-19
Harness racing trainer Carmine Fusco, who won 2,531 career races, including four this season, died Wednesday due to COVID-19. He is one of four family members to die from COVID-19.
Horse Racing
Amid deadly pandemic, racing is the only game in town
Amid a pandemic, the races go on without fans at Santa Anita Park and nearly two dozen tracks from coast to coast.
Horse Racing
Churchill Downs shifts Kentucky Derby to Sept. 5
The Kentucky Derby will not take place on the first Saturday in May for the first time since 1945, with officials now rescheduling the Run for the Roses for Sept. 5.
Horse Racing
Churchill Downs to delay reopening of stables
Churchill Downs is delaying reopening its stables and training center until March 31 after consulting local public health officials amid the coronavirus outbreak.
Horse Racing
Louisiana Derby will be run as scheduled
The $1 million Louisiana Derby will run as scheduled on March 21 at Fair Grounds Race Course in New Orleans. The race offers the winner 100 points toward qualifying for the Kentucky Derby on May 2.
Horse Racing
Races continue, but tracks won't allow fans
Horse racing is continuing to operate in North America and abroad without fans in the stands. Churchill Downs said preparations to hold the Kentucky Derby on May 2 are up in the air.
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Gymnastics and equestrian SEC Championships canceled
Commissioner Greg Sankey announces the cancelation of SEC Championships for equestrian and gymnastics.
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Horse Racing
War Emblem, 2002 Kentucky Derby winner, dies
War Emblem, the 2002 Kentucky Derby and Preakness winner, died Wednesday at age 21.
Horse Racing
Day 1 at Cheltenham attracts 60K despite virus
Ian Renton, regional head of racing at Jockey Club Racecourses, said organizers were "very happy" with the Day 1 crowd at Cheltenham "considering the uncertainty of the last fortnight."
Horse Racing
Report: Horse deaths not tied to illegal meds
The deaths of 23 racehorses at Santa Anita Park during last year's meet could not be blamed on illegal medications or procedures, according to a report released Tuesday.
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- Filly dies after timed workout at Santa Anita
- Santa Anita joins list of postponed Derby preps
- Deadline extended for Triple Crown nominations
- Tiz the Law wins Fla. Derby before empty stands
- Santa Anita halts live racing at county's direction
- Activists assail CA board for keeping tracks open
- HOF jockey Castellano tests positive for virus