Horse Racing News

A review of the thoroughbred, harness and greyhound racing industry in Australia's state of Victoria has detailed multiple allegations of physical and sexual abuse over a period of decades, with victims including children as young as 12.

The Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority (HISA) announced Tuesday that it found no single cause of death among 12 horses at Churchill Downs this spring, while recommending further action and analysis at the track.

The Belmont Stakes could be relocated to Saratoga Race Course in upstate New York as soon as next year, an earlier-than-anticipated move for the third leg of horse racing's Triple Crown.

Arabian Knights' win over Geaux Rocket Ride in the $1 million Pacific Classic on Saturday night gave Hall of Fame trainer Bob Baffert his seventh victory in the Del Mar race.

Arcangelo's victory in Saturday's $1.25 million Travers was marred by the deaths of two horses earlier on the card.

Preakness Stakes officials are mulling moving to four weeks after the Kentucky Derby, which would affect the traditional 5-week Triple Crown timeline.

A 4-year-old filly, Ever Summer, broke down in the fourth race at Saratoga and was euthanized on Sunday, the second consecutive day a racing death occurred at the famous track in upstate New York.

Maple Leaf Mel was drawing away from the field when she injured her right front leg and stumbled just before the finish line in Saturday's Test at Saratoga. She was later euthanized.

Churchill Downs will implement new safety measures including new track surface maintenance equipment and additional monitoring following a spate of horse deaths.

Racing will resume at Churchill Downs in September, with no changes being made after a review of surfaces and safety protocols in the wake of 12 horse deaths.