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Baffert, a Hall of Fame trainer, was suspended after his horse Medina Spirit failed a drug test at the 2021 Kentucky Derby. Churchill Downs said he “continues to peddle a false narrative” about what happened.
over 1 year ago
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New York racing officials, addressing a deepening concern for the industry, say they will use diagnostic technology and synthetic tracks to keep horses safe.
about 1 year ago
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Investigators looking into 12 deaths couldn’t single out a cause, but called for safer tracks, better medical care and lighter workloads for horses.
about 1 year ago
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For those wanting to trace the evolution of money and college sports over the past half-century, Southern Methodist offers a perfect example.
7 months ago
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The brash owner Mike Repole will take a break from tweaking horse racing’s powers when his colt Fierceness runs in the Kentucky Derby on Saturday.
6 months ago
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An exploration of the troubled state of horse racing in the U.S.
5 months ago
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Controversy over doping and horse deaths has trailed the successful trainer for several years, but deep-pocketed owners have stuck by him.
5 months ago
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The storied track is hosting the Triple Crown race as progress around safety and increased capital investment lift the battered sport’s prospects.
4 months ago
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On Saturday, Kenny McPeek’s 3-year-old will try to be the first filly since 1915 to win the Travers Stakes. It could be a boon for a sport whose popularity has dipped.
about 2 months ago
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A state law allows high school athletes to earn endorsement money as long as they commit to attending a public university in Missouri. It’s having an effect.
8 days ago