LOS ANGELES — A lawsuit against Santa Anita executives argues officials at the legendary track conspired to blame trainers for the horse fatality crisis in 2019.

The suit, filed by longtime former publicity director Mike Willman, alleges that Santa Anita "directly and indirectly instructed [Willman] to mislead government investigators, ...Read more

HALLANDALE BEACH, Fla. — If there is such a thing as home-course advantage in horse racing, then it is no surprise that White Abarrio won the $3 million Pegasus World Cup Invitational on Saturday at Gulfstream Park. He accelerated easily in the stretch to win by 6 1/4 lengths.

It was White Abarrio’s ninth win in 20 starts, including a win ...Read more

BALTIMORE — After decades of false hopes and dashed dreams, sectarian squabbles and torturous twists, 2025 is the year when Maryland thoroughbred racing will step into its future.

Most obviously to the casual fan, Pimlico Race Course as we know it will host the Preakness Stakes for the final time in May before bulldozers and wrecking balls ...Read more

If you believe in horse racing’s future in California, there is no better place to realize it than opening day at Santa Anita. The day after Christmas is filled with tradition, anticipation and hope. The only thing missing Thursday was snow on top of the San Gabriel mountains that provide one of the most picturesque settings in sports.

Oh, ...Read more

Santa Anita Park is opening its 90th season Thursday filled with the kind of cautious optimism that is common in most sports. Make no mistake, this is a big — some might say make-or-break — year for the storied Arcadia track that many consider the most beautiful horse racing facility in the United States.

The track is fighting for its ...Read more