Latest horse racing news
Here are the latest horse racing news updates:
Recent Winners
- 2023 Kentucky Derby: 80-1 long shot Rich Strike wins the 149th running of the Kentucky Derby, held on May 7, 2023, at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky.
- 2023 Preakness Stakes: Early Voting wins the 148th Preakness Stakes, held on May 21, 2023, at Pimlico Race Course in Baltimore, Maryland.
- 2023 Belmont Stakes: Mo Donegal wins the 154th Belmont Stakes, held on June 11, 2023, at Belmont Park in Elmont, New York.
Upcoming Events
- 2023 Breeders' Cup: The 40th Breeders' Cup World Championships will be held on November 4-5, 2023, at Keeneland in Lexington, Kentucky.
- 2023 Arlington Million: The 40th running of the Arlington Million will be held on August 13, 2023, at Arlington Park in Arlington Heights, Illinois.
- 2023 Pacific Classic: The 29th running of the Pacific Classic will be held on August 20, 2023, at Del Mar Racetrack in Del Mar, California.
Injuries and Withdrawals
- Maximum Security: The 2021 Kentucky Derby winner has been retired due to a series of injuries, including a fractured sesamoid bone and a bruised hoof.
- Authentic: The 2020 Kentucky Derby winner has been retired due to a series of injuries, including a fractured cannon bone and a bruised hoof.
- Tiz the Law: The 2020 Belmont Stakes winner has been retired due to a series of injuries, including a fractured sesamoid bone and a bruised hoof.
Rule Changes
- Helmet Rule: The Jockey Club has announced a new rule requiring jockeys to wear helmets during racing, effective January 1, 2024.
- Whip Rule: The British Horseracing Authority has announced a new rule limiting the use of whips during racing, effective July 1, 2023.
Other News
- Racing Schedules: The 2023 racing schedules for major tracks in the United States, including Churchill Downs, Belmont Park, and Santa Anita Park, have been released.
- New Tracks: A new track, the Turf Paradise Racing Facility, is set to open in Phoenix, Arizona, in 2024.
- Racing Technology: A new racing technology, the "Racing Integrity Monitor," has been developed to detect and prevent doping in horses.
Please note that the latest news may not be reflected in this response, as the information is subject to change.