Frank Angst

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The enforcement arm for the Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority has announced suspensions of a pair of Ohio veterinarians in resolving cases that date back to the fall of 2023. In a resolution posted May 30 to its website, the Horseracing Integrity and Welfare Unit noted that Dr. Barbara Hippie and Dr. Margaret Smyth each will be suspended for three months in matters involving violations of rules on possessing banned substances.

1 week ago | bloodhorse.com | Frank Angst

In terms of race spacing, should the sport get the Belmont Stakes (G1) showdown it's hoping for of Kentucky Derby (G1) winner Sovereignty and Preakness Stakes (G1) winner Journalism , there are some positive trends for each horse that should bring a smile to the faces of their connections and backers.

1 week ago | bloodhorse.com | Frank Angst

While the American Gaming Association reports a fourth straight year of record revenue, the gaming industry advocate also is pointing to a first quarter report that outlines a softer market and some concerns from industry executives that discretionary spending could decline. This is a big-picture study on gaming overall in the United States as opposed to a specific look at pari-mutuel gaming.

1 week ago | bloodhorse.com | Frank Angst

A small fire May 27 at Saratoga Race Course was quickly contained and will not impact the Belmont Stakes Racing Festival dates that begin June 4. "At approximately 12:45 p.m. today, Saratoga Springs and Malta Ridge Fire Departments responded to a small fire in a kitchen area of the clubhouse at Saratoga Race Course," said the New York Racing Association in a statement. "Upon arrival, firefighters witnessed smoke emanating from the third-floor clubhouse windows.

1 week ago | bloodhorse.com | Frank Angst

Maryland-based freshman sire quickly registered his first winner when his first starter, , won on debut May 25 at Energy Downs Racing. Racing for Stacey Budell, Gala Gold broke on top, quickly established a clear advantage, and drew off to a 14 1/4-length score in Sunday's four-furlong maiden special weight race for 2-year-olds. Sent off the 1-5 favorite for trainer Jon Zimmerman with Luis Valenzuela up, Gala Gold completed the half-mile test in :49.80 on a muddy track.