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Former Santa Anita employee's lawsuit alleges lying amid horse deaths

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LOS ANGELES — A lawsuit against Santa Anita executives argues officials at the legendary track conspired to blame trainers for the horse fatality crisis in 2019.

The suit, filed by longtime former publicity director Mike Willman, alleges that Santa Anita "directly and indirectly instructed [Willman] to mislead government investigators, ...Read more

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White Abarrio dominates to win $3 million Pegasus World Cup Invitational

Sports / Horse Racing /

HALLANDALE BEACH, Fla. — If there is such a thing as home-course advantage in horse racing, then it is no surprise that White Abarrio won the $3 million Pegasus World Cup Invitational on Saturday at Gulfstream Park. He accelerated easily in the stretch to win by 6 1/4 lengths.

It was White Abarrio’s ninth win in 20 starts, including a win ...Read more

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Maryland thoroughbred horse racing prepares to step into its future in 2025

Sports / Horse Racing /

BALTIMORE — After decades of false hopes and dashed dreams, sectarian squabbles and torturous twists, 2025 is the year when Maryland thoroughbred racing will step into its future.

Most obviously to the casual fan, Pimlico Race Course as we know it will host the Preakness Stakes for the final time in May before bulldozers and wrecking balls ...Read more