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Animal Rights Protester Charged After Running Onto Epsom Racecourse

An animal rights activist who ran onto the track at the Derby at Epsom on Saturday will appear before magistrates on Monday after being charged. Surrey Police confirmed Ben Newman, 32, from Hackney, east London, has been charged with causing a public nuisance and will appear before Guildford magistrates. Newman, who was named by Animal…


2nd Horse Dies During Training at Santa Anita Park This Year

ARCADIA, Calif.—A 4-year-old colt suffered a sudden death while training at Santa Anita Park, the second fatality at the Arcadia track this year. Actuator died Jan. 28, according to the California Horse Racing Board, which listed his injury under the “non-musculoskeletal” category. No further information on his cause of death was immediately available. Actuator had…


Protestor Dumps 1,000 litres of Unknown Black Substance on Melbourne Cup Racecourse

A protester has allegedly poured 1,000 litres of an unknown substance onto the Flemington Racecourse hours before the Melbourne Cup began to raise awareness about the global impacts of climate change. Before the first race scheduled for 10:45 a.m. on Nov. 1, the individual broke into the track at 6 a.m. with a large pump…


Early Voting Holds Off Epicenter to Win Preakness Stakes

BALTIMORE—Early Voting held off hard-charging favorite Epicenter to win the Preakness Stakes on Saturday, validating the decision to skip the Kentucky Derby and aim for the second leg of the Triple Crown. Early Voting stalked behind the leaders for much of the race before moving into the lead around the final turn. He finished 1…


Horse Dies at Santa Anita Park on Kentucky Derby Day

ARCADIA, Calif.—A 4-year-old filly died after suffering a racing injury at Santa Anita Park on Kentucky Derby day, state horse racing officials have confirmed. Speedcuber was injured near the eighth pole in the seventh race on May 7 and was vanned off. Her death was confirmed on May 9 by the California Horse Racing Board….


Medina Spirit’s Failed Drug Test Confirmed, Trainer Suspended for 2 Years

A second post-race drug test for Kentucky Derby winner Medina Spirit confirmed a prohibited substance was present, a lawyer for the horse’s trainer said on Wednesday, raising the possibility the dark bay colt might be disqualified. While a decision on whether to disqualify Medina Spirit will depend on the outcome of a Kentucky Horse Racing…


Racehorse Died From Back Injury Suffered at Los Alamitos

CYPRESS—Officials released more details today on the death of a racehorse who was injured at Los Alamitos Race Course. Steamy was a three-year-old filly who died May 4, according to the California Horse Racing Board, which listed her death as racing-related. Her last race was April 30 at Los Alamitos, when she finished last in…


Horse Racing: Blackmore Makes History as First Woman to Win Grand National

LIVERPOOL—Rachael Blackmore made Grand National history by becoming the first female jockey to win the race as she steered Minella Times across the finishing line at Aintree on Saturday. The Irishwoman, who became the first leading jockey at the Cheltenham Festival last month, timed her finish to perfection as Minella Times surged ahead after the…


Horse Dies in Training at Los Alamitos

CYPRESS—A horse died March 2 while training at Los Alamitos Race Course. One Famous Prize was a two-year-old gelding who had never been raced. His death was confirmed by the California Horse Racing Board (CHRB), but no further details were provided. Los Alamitos officials did not immediately respond to a request for comment. One Famous…


Horse That Survived 2017 Lilac Fire Wins First Race at Los Alamitos

CYPRESS—A 6-year-old racehorse who survived the deadly 2017 Lilac Fire at San Luis Rey Downs in Bonsall won her first race in an emotional finish at Los Alamitos. Lovely Finish pulled away from the field en route to a 3-length win in the Feb. 13 first race at the Cypress track, a 1,000-yard maiden contest….