2007 Eclipse Award winner Lawyer Ron euthanized because of complications from colicJuly 14th, 2009 Lawyer Ron, a champion in 2007, is euthanizedVERSAILLES, Ky. — Lawyer Ron was among the Kentucky Derby favorites in 2006 and a champion older horse in 2007.
Pa. idles racetrack veterinarian, reviews if he euthanized horse by gun at Philadelphia ParkJune 19th, 2009 Pa. probes if vet used gun to put racehorse downPHILADELPHIA — Pennsylvania racing officials are investigating whether a veterinarian used a handgun to euthanize a horse at a track near Philadelphia, a possible violation of track rules and racing industry standards. Dr. Thomas J. Lurito is banned from Philadelphia Park pending the outcome of several reviews of the June 10 incident, Pennsylvania Racing Commission spokesman Chris Ryder said Friday.
Casinos sue Blagojevich over Illinois law mandating profit sharing with horse racing tracksJune 13th, 2009 Casinos sue Blagojevich over horse track lawCHICAGO — Four Illinois riverboat casinos are suing former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich as they continue to fight a state law that requires them to share their profits with the state's ailing horse racing tracks.
Michigan cuts horse racing schedule because of state budget reductionsJune 2nd, 2009 Michigan cuts horse racing dates due to budgetLANSING, Mich. — Michigan is eliminating horse racing dates this summer because of the state's budget problems.
Churchill Downs will ask to drop 7 race days from spring meet; will reduce purses on 6 racesMay 12th, 2009 Churchill Downs seeks to drop 7 spring race daysLEXINGTON, Ky. — Churchill Downs will ask the Kentucky Horse Racing Commission to let the track drop seven race days from the 2009 spring meet.
Churchill wins permission from Ky. racing commission to cut 7 race days from spring meetMay 12th, 2009 Churchill dropping 7 racing days from spring meetLEXINGTON, Ky. — The Kentucky Horse Racing Commission has approved a request by Churchill Downs to drop seven race days from the 2009 spring meet.
Tests prove top finishers at Kentucky Derby and Oaks were clean of steroidsMay 11th, 2009 No positive steroid test at Derby, OaksLEXINGTON, Ky. — Kentucky racing officials say no horse tested positive for steroids or other banned drugs at the Kentucky Derby or Kentucky Oaks.
Steeplechase racing suspended in Australia's Victoria state after 3 more horse deathsMay 9th, 2009 Steeplechase racing suspended in Australia stateMELBOURNE, Australia — Steeplechase racing has been suspended in Australia's Victoria state after the deaths of three horses in two days at the Warrnambool May Racing Carnival. The deaths raised the toll to seven horses needing to be euthanized in less than two weeks in "jumps" racing in the state.
Hold your horses! Former Pimlico owner De Francis willing to step up to save racing in MDMay 9th, 2009 De Francis wants to get involved in saving PimlicoBALTIMORE — Alarmed over the state of the Maryland horse racing industry, former Pimlico Race Course owner Joe De Francis said Wednesday he would be willing to throw his support behind efforts to keep the struggling track afloat. Pimlico and the state's most prestigious race, the Preakness, will be put up for auction in August, along with nearby Laurel Park and the Bowie Training Center, because of federal bankruptcy filings by Canada's Magna Entertainment Corp.
Long-shot Kentucky Derby winner Mine That Bird a go for the Preakness StakesMay 4th, 2009 On to Preakness for Derby winner Mine That BirdMine That Bird was proclaimed ready for the Preakness on Monday after a spirited early morning jog, while his trainer remained groggy from two nights of little sleep after a startling Kentucky Derby victory. "The horse will be the judge, but as good as he looked this morning, we plan on being at the Preakness," Bennie Woolley Jr.
NBC racing analyst Bob Neumeier being held for observation after collapsing at Churchill DownsMay 2nd, 2009 Racing analyst Bob Neumeier hospitalizedLOUISVILLE, Ky. — NBC horse racing analyst Bob Neumeier was taken to a Louisville hospital on Friday after collapsing during a telecast from Churchill Downs.
Lack of horses forces Hollywood Park to cancel racing for a dayApril 30th, 2009 Not enough horses; no racing at Hollywood ParkLOS ANGELES — Hollywood Park has canceled its race program because there aren't enough horses. Track officials say it's a one-time cancellation because Thursday's eight-race card could not be filled.
Hollywood Park cancels Thursday races, cites lack of horses available as reasonApril 30th, 2009 Hollywood Park cancels all Thursday racesINGLEWOOD, Calif. — Hollywood Park canceled Thursday's races because there weren't enough horses.
4 horses euthanized in 4 days in steeplechase racing in AustraliaApril 27th, 2009 4 horses die in 4 days in steeplechase racingMELBOURNE, Australia — Four horses had to be euthanized in four days from injuries suffered in steeplechase races in Victoria state, renewing calls for the races to be banned. Lawrence Pope, president of the Victorian Advocates for Animals, called on state Racing Minister Rob Hulls to stop the races — also referred to as "jumps."
The deaths bring jumps racing under greater scrutiny as the industry prepares for the Warrnambool May Racing Carnival, which starts next week.
Football star Owen told to choose between playing for England or racingMarch 31st, 2009 LONDON - Football star Michael Owen has been told that he must decide between playing for England or pursuing his other passion of horse racing. Owen has his own stables but his international career looks over after Fabio Capello snubbed him for tomorrow's Ukraine clash.ormer England striker Ian Wright reckons Owen can rise again - if he focuses on his football.
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