Horse Racing News

Cool Papa Bell scored the biggest upset in the history of the Hambletonian, charging late to edge filly Joviality S by three-quarters of a length on Saturday.

Belmont Park will hold its fall meet at Aqueduct during construction of vehicle and pedestrian tunnels that will allow access to the track's 45-acre infield.

Rapacious, an unraced 2-year-old colt trained by Bob Baffert, was euthanized after an accident at Los Alamitos.

A federal judge said Tuesday a national horse racing authority cannot enforce its rules in Louisiana and West Virginia while a lawsuit challenging the organization is in court.

Havnameltdown won his first career start Sunday at Del Mar, marking Hall of Fame trainer Bob Baffert's second win on the opening weekend of the seaside track's summer meet.

Arkansas Derby winner Cyberknife made a bold move along the rail to pass previously unbeaten Jack Christopher, then held off Bob Baffert's Taiba to win the $1 million Haskell Stakes at Monmouth Park on Saturday.

Santa Anita will host the Breeder's Cup for a record 11th time in 2023.

Taiba is the slight 7-5 favorite over the undefeated Jack Christopher in the $1 million Haskell Stakes on Saturday.

Beach Glass pulled clear for a 1 3/4-length win as the heavy favorite in the $600,000 Meadowlands Pace on Saturday night.

High Connection won the $125,000 Los Alamitos Derby by 1 3/4 lengths Saturday, giving trainer Bob Baffert his second victory on the card in his return to competition after serving a 90-day suspension.