US Horse Racing News

Turf Paradise Racetrack to Close Doors After Seven Decades of Arizona Horse Racing
Phoenix’s long-running Turf Paradise horse racing track (pictured) is set to close its doors on October 1, marking the end of an era for Arizona horse racing. The track opened […]

New Mexico’s Governor Criticizes Horse Racing Deaths and Doping, Demands Action
New Mexico’s Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham has publicly expressed concern over the state’s horse racing industry. That’s particularly after seven horse fatalities occurred at the Ruidoso Downs racetrack (pictured) between […]

Caesars Racebook New York App Now Open
Las Vegas-based global gambling operator Caesars Entertainment has launched its horse racing wagering application, “Caesars Racebook,” in New York State. The Racebook will launch in collaboration with the New York […]

Preakness Stakes Schedule Changes Possible
The traditional time line of the Triple Crown thoroughbred races, the most prestigious series in U.S horse racing, is on the brink of a significant alteration. Officials behind the Preakness […]

Frank L. Jones Jr., Long-time Kentucky Horse Racing Commission Vice Chair, Dead at 87
Frank L. Jones Jr., a stalwart figure in Kentucky’s horse racing industry, passed away this week at the age of 87 after a prolonged illness. For decades, Jones played a […]

BetMGM Expands to Kentucky in Partnership with Revolutionary Racing
BetMGM, the online gambling arm of Las Vegas-based casino giant MGM Resorts International, has announced its intention to open in Kentucky. The company has partnered with Revolutionary Racing Kentucky (RRKY) […]

Churchill Downs Racing Activity to Resume in September After Comprehensive Safety Evaluation
Churchill Downs, the iconic home of the Kentucky Derby, is set to resume its live horse racing calendar from September 14. In June, the operator suspended racing meets at the […]

Golden Gate Fields Bay Area Race Track to Close, Consolidating California Horse Racing
In a significant development for the horse racing industry in California, The Stronach Group has announced that it is to close its historic Berkeley racing track, Golden Gate Fields, after […]

Phil Ruffin’s Wichita Golden Circle Casino Licensed by Kansas Regulator
The Kansas Racing and Gaming Commission has granted the state’s only license for historical horse racing (HHR) machines to 88-year-old Wichita billionaire Phil Ruffin’s Golden Circle Casino (rendering pictured). Ruffin […]