Horse Racing: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Knight's Choice salutes in Melbourne Cup boilover

Knight's Choice has won the 2024 Melbourne Cup, defeating Warp Speed and Okita Soushi at Flemington on Tuesday afternoon.

Horse Racing News / ESPN / November 3

2024 Melbourne Cup Day tips: Who should you back in every race?

The biggest day on the Australian racing calendar is finally here! Not sure who to back? Not to worry, as we take you through the best selections and some value runners in Tuesday's 10-race card at the glorious Flemington racecourse.

Horse Racing News / ESPN / November 2

Sierra Leone wins Breeders' Cup Classic

Sierra Leone won the $7 million Breeders' Cup Classic by 1 1/2 lengths Saturday at Del Mar.

Horse Racing News / ESPN / November 2

Thorpedo Anna wins $2M Breeders' Cup Distaff

Heavy favorite Thorpedo Anna won the $2 million Breeders' Cup Distaff by 2 1/2 lengths on Saturday at Del Mar.

Bob Baffert News / ESPN / November 1

Baffert's horses 1-2 in Breeders' Cup Juvenile

Citizen Bull won the $2 million Breeders' Cup Juvenile by 1 1/2 lengths and Gaming was second at Del Mar on Friday, giving Hall of Fame trainer Bob Baffert a 1-2 finish

Horse Racing News / ESPN / October 31

Betting the Breeders' Cup: Is it time for City of Troy?

Saturday's $7 million Breeders' Cup Classic highlights two days of racing. Here's what to know to bet the races.

Horse Racing News / ESPN / October 30

Top-ranked Via Sistina out of Melbourne Cup

Champion jockey James McDonald has been left without a Melbourne Cup ride after dominant Cox Plate winner Via Sistina was ruled out of the race that stops the nation.

Horse Racing News / ESPN / October 28

City of Troy (5-2) favorite for Breeders' Cup Classic

City of Troy was made the 5-2 morning-line favorite in a full field of 14 for the $7 million Breeders' Cup Classic on Saturday at Del Mar.

Horse Racing News / ESPN / October 27

Melbourne Cup: All-time records and statistics

The Melbourne Cup began in 1861 and has since become Australia's most iconic horse race. Over the years, it has produced incredible moments and records.

Horse Racing News / Action Network / October 17

Leading by 5 lengths, horse loses after jockey eases up at wrong finish line

When you’ve got a bet on a horse that’s leading by five lengths with half a furlong left in any race, you have to feel supremely confident about your wager. Not so fast ...

The weirdest sports mascots, past and present

The 'Preakness Stakes winners' quiz

The 'Kentucky Derby winners' quiz

Bob Baffert News / BloodHorse.com / October 3

Tenma Heads Baffert Quartet in Oak Leaf

Bob Baffert has won the Oak Leaf Stakes (G2), formerly known as the Chandelier, an unprecedented 12 times. The Hall of Fame trainer will saddle half the field of eight in this year's edition, headed by Del Mar Debutante Stakes (G1) heroine Tenma.

Kansas City Chiefs News / Larry Brown Sports / August 27

Chiefs' Travis Kelce buys a racehorse with a cheeky name

Some fans believe Kansas City Chiefs star Travis Kelce’s latest investment was in honor of his girlfriend Taylor Swift. It’s not hard to understand why.

Jason and Travis Kelce make big move regarding ‘New Heights’ podcast

Every NFL franchise's greatest and worst uniform designs

The 'AP First-Team All-Pro tight ends' quiz

Bob Baffert News / Field Level Media / July 20

Churchill Downs lifts suspension on trainer Bob Baffert

Churchill Downs' suspension of Hall of Fame thoroughbred trainer Bob Baffert has been lifted in the wake of his acknowledgment that he was ultimately to blame when one of his horses failed a drug test in 2021.

Horse Racing News / Yardbarker / June 8

Watch: 17-1 underdog Dornoch wins Belmont Stakes

The 156th running of the Belmont Stakes saw Dornoch, a horse with 17-1 odds, shock the field and win the third leg of the Triple Crown.

The horse belonged to a one-time World Series champion

... and the owner compares World Series title to Belmont win

Photos from 2024 Belmont Stakes

Why wasn't the Belmont Stakes at Belmont Park? Let's explain

Belmont Stakes order of finish, results, payouts: Dornoch won at 17-1

Horse Racing News / Action Network / June 8

2024 Belmont Stakes order of finish, results, payouts: Dornoch wins Belmont at 17-1

Dornoch has won the 2024 Belmont Stakes. Here's what that means for your bets with Belmont results, payouts and order of finish.

Watch: 17-1 underdog Dornoch wins Belmont Stakes

Dornoch overcomes long odds, wins Belmont Stakes

One-time World Series champion's horse wins Belmont Stakes

The 'Belmont Stakes winners' quiz

Horse Racing News / Field Level Media / May 18

Seize the Grey wins in muddy Preakness

Seize the Grey led wire to wire, holding off a charge from Mystik Dan to capture the 149th Preakness Stakes on Saturday at Pimlico Race Course in Baltimore.

D. Wayne Lukas claims seventh Preakness title with Seize the Grey

Mystik Dan denied shot at Triple Crown

Best photos from Preakness Stakes

2024 Preakness Stakes order of finish, payouts and results

'Preakness Stakes winners' quiz

Bob Baffert News / Field Level Media / May 17

Bob Baffert is back, seeking ninth Preakness amid controversies

BALTIMORE -- There is little doubt that Bob Baffert is one of the most accomplished horse trainers in North American history. He is only one of two trainers in the annals of the sport to have conditioned two Triple Crown winners.

Travis Kelce News / Larry Brown Sports / May 8

Travis Kelce nearly won a ton of money at Kentucky Derby

Travis Kelce reveals he was 'a nose' away from winning a lot of money at Kentucky Derby

Travis Kelce came so close to making a lot of money from his first Kentucky Derby.

Chiefs hoping ex-rugby star can adapt to NFL quickly

Watch: 150th Kentucky Derby ends in three-horse photo finish

Kentucky Derby champion Mystik Dan ‘Not committed’ to Preakness Stakes

The most eye-popping performances in NFL combine history

The 'AP First-Team All-Pro tight ends' quiz

Horse Racing News / Paulick Report / May 6

Judge Reverses HISA's Ruling For Voided Claim On Dead Horse

Owner/trainer Derrick Parram has prevailed in his legal battle against the Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority, and will no longer be forced to return the claim money for a horse which died outside his care.

Horse Racing News / Paulick Report / May 6

1/ST, Cowboy Racing Partner To Build New Racetrack In Wyoming

Cowboy Racing is pleased to announce a partnership with 1/ST, leveraging its world-class experience in racing and gaming operations to support the establishment of a state-of-the-art horse racing venue and off-track betting (OTB) and historical horse racing (HHR) locations in Wyoming.

Horse Racing News / Paulick Report / May 4

Explanations And Excuses: 2024 Kentucky Derby Trainers React In The Race's Aftermath

Following is a collection of quotes from the trainers of each of the 19 non-winning entries in Saturday's Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs, won by Mystik Dan.

Horse Racing News / Yardbarker / May 6