Horse Racing News

Heavy favorite Thorpedo Anna won the $2 million Breeders' Cup Distaff by 2 1/2 lengths on Saturday at Del Mar.

Citizen Bull won the $2 million Breeders' Cup Juvenile by 1½ lengths and Gaming was second at Del Mar on Friday, giving Hall of Fame trainer Bob Baffert a 1-2 finish

Saturday's $7 million Breeders' Cup Classic highlights two days of racing. Here's what to know to bet the races.

Champion jockey James McDonald has been left without a Melbourne Cup ride after dominant Cox Plate winner Via Sistina was ruled out of the race that stops the nation.

City of Troy was made the 5-2 morning-line favorite in a full field of 14 for the $7 million Breeders' Cup Classic on Saturday at Del Mar.

The Melbourne Cup began in 1861 and has since become Australia's most iconic horse race. Over the years, it has produced incredible moments and records. Here's a look at some of the key facts, stats, and history from the Cup's rich past.

Freehold Raceway, the oldest horse racing track in the United States, is shutting down at the end of the year.

Three-time Super Bowl-winning Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce has bought an ownership stake in a racehorse named Swift Delivery, a purchase that was announced by Team Valor International founder and CEO Barry Irwin announced on Tuesday.

Ridden by John Velazquez, Fierceness ran 1 1/4 miles in 2:01.79 to win the Travers on Saturday at Saratoga. He paid $9.80, $5.70 and $3.40.

Belmont Stakes winner Dornoch captured the $1 million Haskell Stakes on Saturday at Monmouth Park. Mindframe settled for second, five lengths better than third-place finisher Timberlake.