Opinion
Let’s recap the horror of the winter racing season at Santa Anita Park: Horses first began to fall — and die — on the track at the end of December, so officials called in a series of experts who examined the surface and declared it fine.
April 4, 2019
Letters to the Editor
Using older horses with stronger limbs and preventing the use of pain-masking medications are among the reforms needed if horse racing is to survive.
June 12, 2023
Sports
The Kentucky Horse Racing Commission has reached out to the California Horse Racing Board for help in the spike of recent horse deaths at Churchill Downs.
May 30, 2023
The legendary home of the Kentucky Derby moves the remainder of its meet to Ellis Park after 12 horses die on the track since April 27.
June 2, 2023
Horse racing once again in the spotlight as Saratoga Race Course has exceedingly high number of fatalities since meet opened on July 13.
Aug. 7, 2023
The size of a race horse and its natural instincts make it nearly impossible to survive serious injuries at the track, but many are trying to improve the odds.
June 9, 2023
No horse will run all legs of the Triple Crown this year, making some wonder if the three-race, five-week format should be changed. Many like it as is.
June 7, 2023
In a cocaine-drugging investigation reminiscent of the furor that rocked California racing circles two years ago, five thoroughbred trainers will be prevented from entering horses when Santa Anita opens Wednesday.
Dec. 21, 1990
World & Nation
There’s no racetrack on the tiny Caribbean island of San Andres, but passion for horse racing runs deep.
Nov. 15, 2022
L.A. Unleashed
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Jan. 26, 2009