Racetrack community mourns 2 men, 43 horses killed in barn fire at county fairgrounds in Ohio

Men, horses killed in Ohio barn fire are mourned

Ruidoso Downs asking regulator to consider proposed relocation to Las Cruces

Ruidoso Downs proposing track move to Las Cruces

Ohio governor, horse racing industry concerned about effects of casinos

Ohio gov. expresses concern for racing industry

Indiana, Colorado casino owner Centaur misses interest payments, plans restructuring

Ind., Colo. casino owner misses lender payments

Ky. panel hears fierce debate on whether to oulaw last-minute bets on horse races

Ky. panel weighs ban on bets after post time

2 Kentucky Senate Republicans meet with horse industry on proposed constitutional amendments

LEXINGTON, Ky. — Two Kentucky Republican lawmakers are planning to offer different constitutional amendments next year, one that would allow for video gambling and another that would limit how gambling could be expanded.

Magna Entertainment says in bankruptcy court filings it won’t consider bids to move Preakness

ANNAPOLIS, Md. — In bold lettering in bankruptcy court filings, Magna Entertainment Corp. said it will not consider bids at auction that would move the Preakness Stakes horse race from Maryland, a decision cheered Tuesday by Gov. Martin O’Malley.

Ireland’s parliament speaker defiant as he’s forced from office over lavish expenses, travel

DUBLIN — The speaker of Ireland’s parliament resigned Tuesday after his years of lavish expenses and foreign travel were exposed.

Speaker of Irish parliament to resign rather than face no-confidence vote in expenses scandal

DUBLIN — The embattled speaker of Ireland’s parliament says he will resign rather than face a no-confidence vote demanded by opposition leaders over his lavish spending on staff and travel.

Extensive flood damage will force Kentucky Derby Museum to remain closed for rest of year

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — The Kentucky Derby Museum will remain closed for the rest of the year as the tourist attraction showcasing the world’s most famous horse race tries to recover from flood damage.

Safety reforms show no instant impact at curbing racehorse deaths; 1,200 fatalities in ‘08

LEXINGTON, Ky. — The rush to improve safety since Eight Belles was euthanized at last year’s Kentucky Derby did little to curb the number of horses dying at American racetracks in 2008, The Associated Press found in a national count.

Delaware prepares NFL-only sports betting, but game plan and cash potential still uncertain

DOVER, Del. — Behind the shiny, granite bar in the new sports book at Dover Downs casino, a baseball glove sits on a shelf. A basketball is perched near a cash register. They won’t matter for bettors in Delaware’s news sports lottery: The only game in town is NFL football.

Ky. Derby Museum escapes flooding without losing major artifacts, will be closed indefinitely

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Kentucky Derby Museum spokeswoman Wendy Treinen looked into a room containing hundreds of artifacts chronicling the world’s most famous horse race — much of them covered in bubble wrap — and admits it could have been worse.

Drenched Ky. residents dry out a day after floodwaters seeped into homes, Derby museum

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Water-weary Louisville plunged into cleanup mode Wednesday after massive flash flooding seeped into homes, cars and even the popular Kentucky Derby Museum, where part of its prized collection was strewn on tables after a frantic rescue.

Flooding hits Churchill Downs track in Ky.; some thoroughbreds moved due to high water

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Flash flooding has left part of the famed Churchill Downs track under water, and some horses stabled at the Louisville track were moved elsewhere due to high water.

2007 Eclipse Award winner Lawyer Ron euthanized because of complications from colic

VERSAILLES, Ky. — Lawyer Ron was among the Kentucky Derby favorites in 2006 and a champion older horse in 2007. When he was retired from racing last year, he had earned nearly $2.8 million.

Approval given for $2B development project that would end horseracing at Hollywood Park

INGLEWOOD, Calif. — The Inglewood City Council has approved a $2 billion development that would put an end to horse racing at the Hollywood Park racetrack.

Kentucky Derby future safe even as state racing industry struggles

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — The Kentucky Derby will continue to thrive at Churchill Downs on the first Saturday in May. It’s the rest of the year that’s a problem for racing venues in the self-proclaimed “horse capital of the world.”

Not so fast, mister! Ex-race horses helping police chase down bad guys on America’s streets

NEWARK, N.J. — Broadway Kevin waited in the auction holding pen, a successful harness horse whose life was now worth less than the cost to take care of him.

Pa. idles racetrack veterinarian, reviews if he euthanized horse by gun at Philadelphia Park

PHILADELPHIA — Pennsylvania racing officials are investigating whether a veterinarian used a handgun to euthanize a horse at a track near Philadelphia, a possible violation of track rules and racing industry standards.

Historic Florida racetrack where flamingos flew could see racing again as soon as December

HIALEAH, Fla. — A historic Florida racetrack known for its flock of flamingos could open again as soon as December, the son of the park’s owner said Monday.

Casinos sue Blagojevich over Illinois law mandating profit sharing with horse racing tracks

CHICAGO — Four Illinois riverboat casinos are suing former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich as they continue to fight a state law that requires them to share their profits with the state’s ailing horse racing tracks.

Shinnecock Indians seek tribal recognition; eyeing Belmont Park as possible casino site

NEW YORK — You can’t bet on the biggest longshot at Belmont Park — not yet, anyway.

Michigan cuts horse racing schedule because of state budget reductions

LANSING, Mich. — Michigan is eliminating horse racing dates this summer because of the state’s budget problems.

Bring it on, boys! After dominating fillies, Rachel Alexandra to test the boys at Preakness

BALTIMORE — Having repeatedly bullied many of the world’s most talented fillies with embarrassing ease, Rachel Alexandra has found that competing against her own gender has become a bore.

Rachel Alexandra is 8-5 favorite, draws No. 13 post for Preakness

BALTIMORE — Rachel Alexandra was made the early 8-5 favorite Wednesday for the Preakness Stakes, the first filly accorded that status since 1988.

Filly Rachel Alexandra arrives at Pimlico for Preakness

BALTIMORE — The belle of the Preakness ball has arrived at Pimlico.

You go girl: Filly Rachel Alexandra to take on the boys in the Preakness

BALTIMORE — This must be one special filly.

Filly Rachel Alexandra is entered in Preakness, along with 12 other horses

BALTIMORE — Rachel Alexandra is among 13 horses entered for Saturday’s Preakness Stakes.

Australia’s Victoria state defers decision on future of jumps racing

MELBOURNE, Australia — A decision on the future of steeplechase racing in Australia’s Victoria state was deferred Wednesday until next week after the Racing Victoria Limited board took submissions from pro- and anti-jumps campaigns.