Arkansas-based stallion The Big Beast (Yes It's True–V V S Flawless, by Deputy Minister), sire of recent GI Jaipur Stakes winner Reef Runner, was euthanized Tuesday due to health complications. Owner Alex Lieblong posted the news on X. The bay was 15. Winner of the 2014 GI Ketel One King's Bishop Stakes and runner-up in

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The Illinois Thoroughbred Horsemen's Association (ITHA) on Wednesday launched a renewed effort to get paid more than $1.3 million in unpaid purse money from Hawthorne Race Course. The Stickney, Illinois track, owned by Chicago's Carey family for the last 117 years, is seeking Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection to restructure between $100 and $500 million in

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On Tuesday, Pennsylvania-based owner/breeder Glenn Bennett's L C Racing extended to $460,000 for Hip 27, Cha Cha Baby (Highly Motivated). Consigned by Taylor Made Sales Agency, the filly is a member of the first crop of the Into Mischief stallion Highly Motivated, who stands at Airdrie Stud. Handling the bidding duties for Bennett was advisor

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With a view to pulling the veil back on the whys and wherefores of their operations, a representative of either the Horseracing Integrity and Safety Act (HISA) Authority or the Horseracing Integrity and Welfare Unit (HIWU) will every week answer a question of industry importance posed by the TDN. If you have any questions you'd

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Churchill Downs Incorporated (CDI) will purchase 49% of United Tote Company from NYRA Content Management Solutions, LLC, a subsidiary of the New York Racing Association, Inc. (NYRA), restoring 100% ownership of United Tote to CDI. The definitive agreement was announced publicly by CDI Wednesday afternoon. CDI had originally sold the same 49% interest to NYRA

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