Jockey Frankie Dettori was fined for excessive use of his riding crop while winning the Dubai World Cup (G1) while Pinehurst returned with lameness in his left foreleg after the UAE Derby (G2).

Eugene Melnyk was a businessman, NHL franchise owner, philanthropist, and successful owner/breeder of elite racehorses for more than 20 years in the U.S. and Canada.

A bevy of themes developed across Day 1 of the ORI Conference that included security operations at NYRA, the roles of stewards, pool manipulation, the differences between grey and illegal market betting, and the implementation of HISA.

The industry’s sweeping effort to improve racing safety on a number of fronts continues to pay dividends based on Equine Injury Database numbers released March 29 by The Jockey Club.

Multiple graded stakes winner Lieutenant Dan was named California-bred Horse of the Year for 2021 at Monday’s CTBA Awards Dinner and Annual Meeting at Le Meridien Hotel in Arcadia.

The Fasig-Tipton Gulfstream Sale under tack show got underway March 28 with 72 juveniles breezing throughout the morning and early afternoon. An Uncle Mo colt, laid down a record blazing eighth-mile in :9 3/5 during the second set.

Jockey Frankie Dettori was fined for excessive use of his riding crop while winning the Dubai World Cup (G1) while Pinehurst returned with lameness in his left foreleg after the UAE Derby (G2).

Al Roehl, a Thoroughbred owner and regular participant in handicapping contests, died on March 24 in Lexington, Ky after a brief illness.

Race 7 at Fair Grounds Race Course & Slots March 26 had several notable maidens, but Marsalis lived up to his odds as the betting favorite.

As Time Goes By is scheduled to be bred to Into Mischief, while no mating has been announced yet for Merneith.