At the Global Symposium on Racing, panelists highlighted the ongoing decline in the North American Thoroughbred foal crop and emphasized the importance of regional, multi-state cooperation to stabilize breeding in states experiencing downturns. Kentucky dominates breeding, producing over 60%...
The election of the Ombudsman in Albania has become a contentious issue, described as a "Trojan Horse" by socialists to divide the Democratic Party (DP). The socialist majority supports opposition candidate Endri Shabani, who abandoned his party, Nisma Thurje,...
The Horseracing Integrity and Welfare Unit (HIWU) has alleged that Tamara, trained by Richard Mandella, tested positive for the controlled muscle relaxant methocarbamol following her win in the Oct. 4 Chilingworth Stakes (G3) at Santa Anita Park. Although methocarbamol...
Tom Rooney, CEO of the National Thoroughbred Racing Association (NTRA), highlighted the organization's lobbying efforts to reverse a recent tax change under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) that reduced horse race bettors' ability to deduct gambling losses...
Jockey Irad Ortiz Jr. has set a new single-season earnings record with over $39.4 million through December 7, surpassing his own 2023 mark of $39.1 million. Ortiz Jr. currently leads North American jockey earnings for 2025 by more than...
Choosing the best children’s body protectors for horse riding is crucial for safety, comfort, and proper fit. Body protectors, especially those meeting the BETA level 3 (2018) standard, provide vital impact protection during falls or accidents and are increasingly...
