There are many fine blocks in the ... exit as horses head to the starting gates for their races. Planned modernization of the track will help improve horse safety, racing officials say.

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Unbeaten filly Good Cheer rallied on the outside through the slop to overtake Tenma by the final furlong and win the 151st Kentucky Oaks on Friday at Churchill Downs.

However, inside the starting gates is a coordinated and technical process that has been developed over nearly 90 years of horse racing. Starting gates are made up of a steel frame with individual ...

MSNBC’s Steve Kornacki, known for his khaki pants and big map, was looped into NBC’s horse racing coverage starting in 2022 because of his work wrangling with high-stakes political odds on ...

NEW YORK CITY -- Racers won’t be revving their engines at the starting line this weekend. They won’t do a little jump, stretch and get ready to fly out of the blocks either. Instead ...

Horse ownership with Icon Racing offers more than just a stake in a racehorse—it provides a unique, personal connection to the sport. Watching your own horse develop and compete creates an ...

Post position in horse racing is mostly dependent on the horse ... has resulted in the most victories at 17 total, but since the starting gate was implemented in 1909, every position has produced ...

The only also-eligible horse for this year’s Kentucky Derby ... and to be ridden by Flavien Prat — now has a spot in the starting gate for the 151st running of the Grade 1, $5 million Kentucky ...

REUTERS/Edgar Su After a more than 180-year history, horse ... the fresh racing season in September, according to the South China Morning Post. Horses race at the track as tall blocks of public ...

“Out of an abundance of caution, we have made a very tough decision to scratch our Derby horse, Rodriguez,” said Tom Ryan, managing partner of SF Racing ... rail in the starting gate.