Saratoga Race Course

Report Finds No Clear Reason for Horse Deaths at Churchill Downs

The New York Times – Sports:

Investigators looking into 12 deaths couldn’t single out a cause, but called for safer tracks, better medical care and lighter workloads for horses.

September 12, 2023

A Curtain Call for Racing Season in Upstate New York

The New York Times – Sports:

With summer at an end, fans who enjoy the drama of horse racing at Saratoga must say goodbye for another year.

September 4, 2023

Racehorse Deaths in Saratoga Renew Old Worries and Prompt Reforms

The New York Times – Sports:

New York racing officials, addressing a deepening concern for the industry, say they will use diagnostic technology and synthetic tracks to keep horses safe.

September 1, 2023

Two Complicated Princes of the Sport of Kings

The New York Times – Sports:

The excitement of thoroughbred horse racing — and many of the sport’s most vexing problems — are exemplified by the careers of the trainers Bob Baffert and Todd Pletcher.

June 9, 2023

Trainer of Onetime Derby Favorite Is Disciplined in Doping Case

The New York Times – Sports:

Forte, the Kentucky Derby favorite until he was scratched with an injury, failed a drug test last September. His trainer, Todd Pletcher, received a 10-day suspension and a $1,000 fine.

May 11, 2023

Forte, Once the Derby Favorite, Failed a Drug Test in September

The New York Times – Sports:

The colt went on to become America’s 2-year-old champion and was favored to win the Kentucky Derby until he was scratched from the race with an injury. The doping case still hasn’t been adjudicated.

May 9, 2023

At Saratoga Race Course, It’s the Summer of the Jockey

The New York Times – Sports:

The accomplished jockeys in upstate New York’s summer racing season rival those from the 1970s heyday of Steve Cauthen and Ángel Cordero Jr.

August 17, 2022

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