It would allow 'exchange wagering' — bets for and against horses, with odds set by the bettors. It would also try to attract the annual Breeders' Cup championship to the state. Legislation to revive the lagging horse-racing industry has taken a controversial turn with a last-minute proposal to make California the first state in the nation to let race fans bet that a horse will lose.
Facing adversity in one of the biggest races of his life, Norwich native Tom McCarthy is tapping his roots. McCarthy hired Irish jockey James Graham to ride General Quarters in Saturdays Arlington Million in suburban Chicago. The trainer/owner sees Graham as a perfect fit for his barns green and white silks and a worthy substitute for regular jockey Rafael Bejarano, who will be in California ...
AUSTIN - Horse racing backers have put their money on a different kind of race this season, betting millions on candidates with some hope of expanding gambling at Texas tracks.
Ever hear of a rent-controlled park? Neither has Pima County, apparently, so for horse-racing at Rillito Park the rent could be going up soon. A lot. In March, the county ended its lease with the Pima County Horsemen's Association, which operates horse-racing at Rillito Race Track. Now the two are negotiating a new lease.
Horse racing enthusiasts say a new track is needed in Lincoln to keep the sport alive in the state, but despite higher attendance and a new law, the track is far from a sure bet.
ASCOT, England (AP) Rite of Passage pulled off a surprise in the Gold Cup at Royal Ascot on Thursday, outdueling Age of Aquarius in the stretch and winning the Group 1 race at odds of 20-1.
