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Japan’s Rising Influence in Horse Racing: Aiming for Kentucky Derby Glory

While horse racing faces challenges in the U.S., including track closures and competition from legalized sports betting, Japan is emerging as a powerhouse in the sport through significant investments in breeding, training, and racing. Historically focused on turf racing,...

Japan’s Growing Investment in Horse Racing Could Soon Yield a Kentucky Derby Winner

The article highlights the contrasting fortunes of horse racing in the U.S. and Japan. While horse racing in the U.S. faces challenges such as track closures and the rise of legalized sports betting diminishing the sport's unique appeal, Japan...

Conejo Creek Park West Plans Evolve with Proposed Additions Amid Community Debate

The Conejo Recreation and Park District (CRPD) is considering expanding the uses of Conejo Creek Park West, a 50-acre property traditionally dedicated to equestrian activities, to include amenities such as picnic areas, a remote control car track, pickleball courts,...

Cheryl Ann Bloomingdale, Beloved Harness Horse Trainer and Grandmother, Passes Away at 71

Cheryl Ann Bloomingdale, aged 71, passed away peacefully at home on April 28, 2026, surrounded by family. Born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, in July 1954, Cheryl was a dedicated harness horse trainer with a lifelong passion for animals, especially horses....

Fulleffort Scratched from Kentucky Derby Due to Ankle Injury; Ocelli Added to Field

Fulleffort was scratched from the Kentucky Derby due to a chip in his left hind ankle, discovered through an X-ray after the horse showed signs of lameness. Trainer Brad Cox confirmed that Fulleffort will undergo surgery and is expected...

41 Baylor Student-Athletes Named to 2026 Winter Academic All-Big 12 Teams

A total of 41 Baylor student-athletes were named to the 2026 Winter Academic All-Big 12 Teams, recognizing their academic excellence in winter sports. Equestrian led the group with 28 honorees, followed by women's basketball with seven and men's basketball...
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