Training murder of a four-year-old mare at Hawthorne: “Exsanguination secondary to major trauma to the head, neck and thorax. The laceration extends through the skin and underlying muscles, exposing the trachea.” – Mistakes in horse racing

Through a FOIA request to the Illinois Racing Board, I confirmed the following killings at that state’s tracks last year (this is part 2; part 1 here – A total of 20 murders). Road Blue, July 12, Fairmount R“Catastrophic collapse during race: acute, open, comminuted cannon fracture – pieces of bone missing.” Also: “bilateral cartilage […]

Roydon Muscle could be ‘tough to catch’ tonight

Some simple math suggests Roydon Muscle (Muscle mass) can win the main trot in Addington tonight. Bob Butt (photo race images) At least if trainer-driver Bob Butt’s prediction about what his stable runner is capable of is correct. Roydon Muscle is a relative newcomer to Butt’s care, who after two disappointing performances at Nelson was […]

Sister Troienne is almost climbing the Equibase rankings in respective divisions for three-year-olds

The Saturday, Jan. 31 card at Gulfstream Park featured five stakes, highlighted by key preliminary races at the Road to the Kentucky Derby and Kentucky Oaks. The action at Gulfstream, combined with two graded stakes at Tampa Bay Downs, helped reshape the Equibase standings, with new leaders emerging in the three-year-old divisions. Nearly turned in […]

Canadian Horse Racing Hall of Fame announces 2026 committee updates

The Canadian Horse Racing Hall of Fame Board of Directors recently approved new members of the following committees: Standardbred Nominating Committee Following the death of longtime Committee member Dow Clowater, the CHRHF Board of Directors approved the addition of Dr. Ian Moore, CHRHF Honored Member – Class of 2024, to the Standardbred Nominating Committee. Dr. […]

12 Midlantic-bred horses nominated for Triple Crown * The Racing Biz

12 Midlandtic-bred animals nominated for Triple Crown The Biz February 4, 2026 A dozen three-year-olds bred in Maryland, New Jersey, Pennsylvania or Virginia are among 367 sophomores nominated for the Triple Crown series, which begins with the Kentucky Derby on May 2 before heading to Maryland for the May 16 Preakness Stakes. That Midlantic contingent […]

Sedgefield (Wednesday)

🏇 Wednesday afternoon February Jump Racing | February 4, 2026Break up the week with turf jump racing at Sedgefield – 6 action-packed midweek races with exciting finishes.🕰️ Gates: 12:00 | 🏁 First: 1:35 PM | 🏆 Last: 4:30 PM 📍 Guide: https://t.co/qyKClXCWGZ📊 Tips:… pic.twitter.com/hrcB9U53Bz — British Racecourses (@ukracecourses) February 4, 2026 Today Zeggeveld fantasies: 1.32 […]

Ladbrokes – 14:58 Ludlow (in-shop) offer – Matched Betting Blog

Description Place a £10 over the counter bet on Ludlow on Wednesday 2:58pm and receive a £5 free bet to use on horse racing. Get this offer at Ladbrokes Suitable events (Wednesday February 4, 2026)14:58 Ludlow. Key terms Applies to bets placed in store over-the-counter. Bets placed via BetStation are not eligible. Required stake of […]