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Airdrie Stud reports that its fast-rising stallion Girvin, who won the 2017 Haskell Stakes (G1), died suddenly Aug. 8 at the farm near Midway, Ky. He was 12.

As prediction market platforms continue to proliferate in the United States, a prominent expert on gaming law believes racing's pari-mutuel betting is better protected than those other forms of gaming.

HISA plans to investigate multiple horses and races following concerns raised on social media about some dramatic form turnarounds along with some odd betting patterns in several races Aug. 9 at Saratoga Race Course and Monmouth Park.

After last year selling a trio of colts at Fasig-Tipton's The Saratoga Sale, two of which have already gone on to debut victories, Bridie Harrison, agent for breeder Peter E. Blum, is back at the select sale this year with four more promising colts.

Participating on a panel that outlined many challenges for today's Thoroughbred owner, Jack Knowlton, managing partner of Sackatoga Stable, used something of an apologetic tone in acknowledging that his group is the rare owner to be in the black.

A passionate panel discussion considering if the casual bettor, consistent bettor, and computer-assisted wagering bettor can coexist points to the difficult spot in which the industry finds itself after years of helping facilitate CAW handle growth.

The lone Breeders' Cup Challenge Series race on tap this weekend is the 1 1/2-mile Christophe Clement Turf Stakes (G1T) Aug. 15 on the inner turf at

The speaker: National Thoroughbred Racing Association president Tom Rooney. The topic: When Congress returns from recess later this month there's an amendm

Grade 1 winner Skippylongstocking will return to familiar ground Aug. 28 when he attempts to win the $1 million Charles Town Classic Stakes (G2) for a third time at Hollywood Casino at Charles Town Races.