Handicapping the future of horse racing in state is tough. Most people don't recognize the huge contribution horse racing makes to our state. Cal Expo alone probably impacts 2,000 jobs that wouldn't exist without racing. Advance deposit wagering legal home betting via the Internet accounts for nearly 15 percent of all wagers in California. Although often portrayed as a "dying sport," racing ranks among the nation's biggest sports businesses. The number of California simulcast betting...

Will he race at age 4 or will he go to a breeding farm -- like Street Sense and Hard Spun will tomorrow -- and perhaps become the beginning of a stronger, more durable breed of horse? "We're still on cloud nine, so I don't think I can make a rational decision right now," said Jess Jackson, who owns Curlin with Satish Sanan and George Bolton. Will he race at age 4 or will he go to a breeding farm -- like Street Sense and Hard Spun will tomorrow -- and perhaps become the beginning of a...

And for someone who craves moving fast in excess of 250 mph at California Speedway in his past life as an open-wheel racer Franchitti is being very patient, or faking it exceptionally well. For the last three hours, the testing team has been dodging rain drops, waiting for the temperature to climb above 60 degrees or a patch of blue to appear in the sky while jet dryers hopelessly attempt to dry the track. But in all honesty, since Ganassi purchased a majority interest in the team from...

Sporting gamble turns tragedy just yards from finishing post Dale Streeter at Monmouth Park Sunday October 28, 2007 The Observer A rain-soaked Breeders' Cup that started off as a damp squib for Britain and Ireland ended in visceral tragedy when last year's champion miler George Washington sustained a fatal injury in the closing stages of the Classic last night. Sporting gamble turns tragedy just yards from finishing post Dale Streeter at Monmouth Park Sunday October 28, 2007 The Observer A...

Jockey slapped with suspension. Nolen pleaded guilty to careless riding on El Segundo for a violent swerve to the left as he took the lead about 150 metres from the finish. New Zealand-bred horse El Segundo has won the lucrative Cox Plate across the Tasman, but the winning jockey has had his victorious day soured. Luke Nolen has been slapped with a suspension that could cost him a Melbourne Cup ride. Nolen's suspension is due to expire at midnight on November 6, Melbourne Cup day. The...

Although the virus can kill horses in extreme cases, it most commonly results in symptoms of coughing, reduced appetite, lethargy and high temperatures. After being infected by the virus, elite horses may take up to three months to recover, wreaking havoc on training schedules and their performance abilities. Horses were usually only vaccinated if they headed overseas. He said vaccination against the virus was expensive and rare. Merredin news, classifieds and community. Illness can be...

He loves to jump, and at horse shows, he would much rather be competing after our class he tries to turn around about ten times to avoid going back to his stall. Lyons teen wins college equitation competitio. Next year Ill be competing in the amateur division, for non-professional riders who are age 19 and over. She loves every aspect of equine life, but believes that training is where she shines. I started training Diego, my current show horse, when he was a four-year-old. The All...

Owners and their four-legged companions arrived in costumes crazy and colorful for the event at the Shasta College horse arena. For Halloween, riders, equine partners dress up for a little horsing around. Competitions included the extended-trot and slow-lope contests, off-and-on bareback, ride and lead, and the boot, ribbon, and spoon and egg races. Weanlings, yearlings, ponies, miniatures, geldings and stallions all had a chance to dress up. You agree not to post comments that are off...

The purpose of these sessions, which include dance classes and circuit training, is to help the students reach peak fitness levels to enable them to properly manage and ride the horses that they work with. Students who wish to pursue a career in the racing side of the industry are benefiting from support from Racing Welfare, racing's leading welfare charity, and with support from Devizes Council, all of the students have been attending regular Tuesday afternoon sessions at Devizes Leisure...