The Racing Incident Report details various issues encountered by horses during the race. Notably, IRON LEGION exhibited unacceptable barrier manners by rearing and struggling at the start, resulting in a slow beginning and a requirement to attend barrier practice...
This systematic review published in Animal Cognition comprehensively examines how individual horse characteristics—such as age, breed, and prior experiences—and management practices influence equine cognition. The study highlights that younger horses exhibit greater cognitive flexibility and exploratory behavior, while older...
Francis Lui Kin-wai celebrated a remarkable week in Hong Kong horse racing by training three consecutive winners at Sha Tin, following his milestone of 1,000 career winners. His standout victory came with Hot Delight, a three-year-old who impressed on...
The article recounts a journalist’s initial exploration into the obscure and struggling world of pari-mutuel horse racing in Tennessee. Through a candid phone interview with the newly appointed but solitary commissioner of the Tennessee State Racing Commission, referred to...
Tomu Bulai, the leading hand at Horse Sanctuary Fiji, has dedicated six years to rescuing and rehabilitating neglected horses at this not-for-profit center founded in 2019 by Morika Hunter. Starting with just four horses, the sanctuary now cares for...
California Department of Justice agents seized slot-style "Racing On Demand" gaming machines from Santa Anita Park shortly after their installation, citing violations of state laws prohibiting certain forms of lottery or gaming. The DOJ issued a notice threatening to...
