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Santa Anita plans to reopen for live racing Friday
Anticipating approval by the California Horse Racing Board, Santa Anita plans to reopen for live racing on Friday for the first time since it was shut down following the deaths of 22 horses.
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Horse Racing
By My Standards wins Louisiana Derby in upset
Briefly listed as a 48-1 long shot in the $1 million Louisiana Derby as post time approached, By My Standards passed three horses down the stretch to win by nearly a length on Saturday, qualifying for the Kentucky Derby in the process.
Horse Racing
SEC Sports
Seeding set for SEC Equestrian Championship
Seeding for the upcoming 2019 Southeastern Conference Equestrian Championship is set.
Horse Racing
Baltimore mayor sues to block Preakness move
Baltimore Mayor Catherine Pugh is trying to prevent the Stronach Group from using state bonds to fund improvements at Laurel Park, which is being eyed as a new home for the Triple Crown race.
Horse Racing
In the Gate Podcast: Hog Heaven
Trainer Vickie Foley sends out Hog Creek Hustle in the Louisiana Derby. Gary West looks at the broader Derby picture and examines the changing situation at Santa Anita.
Horse Racing
Santa Anita set to resume racing March 29
Santa Anita plans to resume racing on March 29, pending approval of new safety and medication rules by the California Horse Racing Board.
Horse Racing
Prosecutors look into Santa Anita horse fatalities
The Los Angeles County district attorney's office is looking into recent horse deaths at Santa Anita Park. Since Dec. 26, 22 horses have died at the track.
Horse Racing
22nd horse suffers fatal injuries at Santa Anita
A filly broke both front legs at the end of a workout on the main dirt track at Santa Anita and has been euthanized, becoming the 22nd horse to suffer catastrophic injuries since Dec. 26.
Horse Racing
In the Gate Podcast: Santa Anita Recovers
Dr. Mick Peterson discusses his team's reinspection of the Santa Anita tracks, which have seen 21 fatalities since Dec. 26. Plus, the track closure effect on jockeys.
Horse Racing
Racing at Santa Anita to resume in 'near future'
Santa Anita track officials say a return to live racing is expected "in the near future" as the investigation into the deaths of 21 horses since December continues.
Horse Racing
Santa Anita to reopen main track for limited training
Horses can only jog or gallop on the main dirt track when it reopens Monday at Santa Anita. No timed workouts will be allowed.
Horse Racing
Turf Paradise will administer prerace vet exams
Turf Paradise plans to start giving prerace veterinary examinations to all horses on a given day in an attempt to curb a recent rise in fatalities.
Horse Racing
In the Gate Podcast: Santa Anita Suspends Racing
Santa Anita suspends racing in the aftermath of 21 fatalities since 12/26. Where does this leave top Ky. Derby contenders Game Winner and Improbable?
Horse Racing
Santa Anita suspends races after 21st horse dies
John Cherwa joins Ryan Smith discuss Santa Anita canceling horse races indefinitely to re-examine its dirt surface.
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Horse Racing
Santa Anita suspends races after 21st horse dies
A filly that suffered a catastrophic injury while training Tuesday became the 21st horse to have died at Santa Anita in the past two months. The track decided to suspend all future races indefinitely to investigate its dirt surfaces.
Horse Racing
In the Gate Podcast: Click To Buy
Could thoroughbred auctions ever be held online? Plus, a refresher course in social media best practices after an online controversy following a race at Tampa Bay Downs.
Horse Racing
In the Gate Podcast: Superstar Trainer Banned
Australian trainer Darren Weir banned for 4 years for possession of an electrical device presumably to shock a horse. Plus, the potential impact of Brexit on horse racing.
Horse Racing
McWicked is harness racing's Horse of the Year
McWicked is harness racing's Horse of the Year, and the oldest pacer to capture the sport's highest honor.
Horse Racing
Winx: Is racing's good news girl enough?
Winx's return on Saturday is a very welcome diversion in a period where another seemingly heavy black cloud hangs above racing in Australia.
Horse Racing
Jockey Perret, five horses among HOF finalists
Jockey Craig Perret, trainers Mark Casse, Christophe Clement and David Whiteley, and five thoroughbreds are contemporary finalists for the National Museum of Racing's 2019 Hall of Fame ballot.
