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U.S. Horse Racing Betting Industry Handle Surges to Highest in Years

Industry pundits have been predicting the demise of horse racing betting for years. However, while the number of overall race days has been trending down, the arguably more important metrics of purse sizes and total betting handle are increasing.

Byron King’s Derby Dozen: Jan. 26 Season Debut

BloodHorse news editor Byron King presents his inaugural Derby Dozen for 2022, with a look at his leading contenders for the Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve on May 7.

Ownership Group Taste of Victory Targets Pegasus World Cup Turf with Hit the Road

When racing fans look at the invitees for Saturday’s Pegasus World Cup Turf Invitational at Gulfstream Park, the list reads like a who’s who of major American owners.

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2022 Kentucky Derby Hopeful Snapshots: Call Me Midnight

Welcome to 2022 Kentucky Derby Prospect Snapshots, where we’ll take a look each week at a recent winner on the Triple Crown trail, usually from the Road to the Kentucky Derby schedule from which the race horses earn points toward qualifying.

The 1 ¼-mile Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve will be held May 7, 2022, at Churchill Downs.

Knicks Go Named 2021 World's Best Racehorse in Longines Rankings

Knicks Go, winner of the $6 million Longines Breeders’ Cup Classic Nov. 6 at Del Mar, was named the world's best racehorse for 2021 in the year-end Longines World Racing Awards.

The awards, presented by the International Federation of Horseracing Authorities (IFHA), were presented during a virtual ceremony on Jan. 25.

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