Renegade, the betting favorite, delivered a powerful four-wide surge in the stretch to win the Grade 1, $1.5 million Arkansas Derby by four lengths before a record crowd of 73,000 at Oaklawn. Ridden by Irad Ortiz Jr. and trained...
The New York Racing Association (NYRA) is concluding a difficult 2026 winter meet at Aqueduct Racetrack, marked by severe weather disruptions including heavy snowstorms, cancellations, and declining field sizes averaging just 6.5 starters per race. The harsh conditions delayed...
British dressage rider Charlotte Dujardin has withdrawn from the 2026 World Cup Final in Fort Worth, despite securing a spot through her high FEI world ranking and multiple qualifying events. Although a second extra place became available after defending...
In Cappadocia, mornings start early, well before sunrise, especially for locals like Sarp Kutsi Poyraz, a 32-year-old horse rider known as the “Rider of the Slopes.” At his farm in Goreme, he begins each day by feeding, watering, and...
Celia Pacquola returns to the Melbourne International Comedy Festival with her new show, Gift Horse, which humorously explores the realities of approaching one’s forties. Centered around the quirky gift of two inflatable kayaks from her partner, the show delves...
The article acknowledges the many challenges facing horse racing today, including controversies over cheating, declining participation, regulatory disputes, and concerns about the safety and aftercare of horses. Despite these issues, the author remains optimistic, emphasizing the unique excitement of...
