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Angel of Empire training May 2 at 5:30 a.m. at Churchill Downs. (Photo by Coady Photography) For a small racing state, Iowa will have a super-sized presence in Saturday’s 149th Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs with three horses owned by Ankeny’s Dennis Albaugh entered in America’s greatest race. Leading the way in [...]
Photo courtesy Ron Hillerich The following is an editorial written by Louisville attorney, horse owner and breeder Ron Hillerich: I am a practicing attorney in Louisville, KY., and have been involved in the racing and breeding of thoroughbred horses since 1992. Over the years my partner and I have been blessed to [...]
Photo provided by the Von Hemel family In his case, “V” stood for victory. Don Von Hemel of Hot Springs will retire May 6, final day of the 2022-2023 Oaklawn meeting, drawing the curtain on a 67-year career that saw him rise to legendary status in Nebraska and becoming one of the leading trainers [...]
Today, in a bench trial in the U.S. Court for the Northern District of Texas, Judge James Wesley Hendrix heard evidence and arguments on whether Congress can grant lawmaking and law enforcement power to a private corporation to govern a nationwide industry. The National Horsemen’s Benevolent and Protective Association (HBPA) and 12 of its affiliates [...]
Eight new members have been elected to the National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame. The class of 2023 is comprised of jockey Corey Nakatani and the racehorses Arrogate (KY), California Chrome (CA), and Songbird (KY) in the contemporary category; jockey Fernando Toro via the Historic Review Committee; and Pillars of the Turf selections [...]
The Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance has once again been named the beneficiary of Preakness’ most anticipated event: America’s Best Racing’s Pre-Preakness Party. The eighth annual Pre-Preakness Party is set to be held on Wednesday, May 17, at the Mt. Washington Tavern in Baltimore, Maryland. Organized by America’s Best Racing, this party has become the most popular [...]
In a show of continuing support for the equine industry and Thoroughbred aftercare, Equine Equipment and Exmark have teamed up to donate an Exmark Commercial 60” Radius S Zero Turn Mower to be auctioned off as part of the New Vocations Open Barn & BBQ silent auction. The mower has an approximate retail value of [...]
Yesterday, Bill Walmsley, Jon Moss, and the Horsemen’s Benevolent and Protective Association for Iowa filed suit against the Federal Trade Commission to stop the illegally constituted Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority (HISA). “Congress cannot outsource regulatory authority to a private organization — unaccountable to the American people — that has the power to create [...]
The National Horsemen’s Benevolent and Protective Association (HBPA) released the following statement regarding the injunction issued this evening to stop the Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority (Authority) from implementing its Anti-Doping and Medication Control (ADMC) rules. Northern District of Texas federal judge James Hendrix issued the ruling to apply nationwide for the next 30 days, [...]
Rick Hiles with Sugar Cube/Jennie Rees photo Statement from Kentucky HBPA President Rick Hiles on the Kentucky General Assembly unanimously passing a resolution (SR 243 and HR 98) raising concerns about the Horseracing Integrity & Safety Act: We applaud the Kentucky Senate, led by sponsors Majority Floor Leader Damon Thayer and John [...]