A hearing officer determined there was insufficient evidence to suspend Big Brown’s trainer Rick Dutrow for violating drug rules with another horse, but racing...

The daughter of Hall of Fame jockey Jose Santos was sentenced to three to nine years in prison for vehicular homicide, drunken driving and other charges.

The Breeders’ Cup is returning to Churchill Downs.

Horses pre-entered in the 14 Breeders’ Cup races to be run Oct. 24-25 at Santa Anita will face drug testing ahead of racing’s richest event.

Mike Maloney bets millions of dollars each year on horse races, but a small-dollar bet in which he tried to cheat the wagering system to prove it could be done has...

Zarkava has won the Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe, taking command in the stretch and becoming the first filly in 15 years to win the race.

Jockey John Velazquez was released from the hospital Saturday, one day after a spill at Keeneland left him motionless on the track.

It was an easy win for Peppers Pride. About three lengths, in fact.

Jockeys John Velazquez and Jamie Theriot have been injured after being thrown from their horses in a race at Keeneland.

An 88-year-old thoroughbred trainer was fatally struck in the head by one of his horses before the start of a race.

Curlin headed to Southern California on Sunday to begin training on Santa Anita’s new synthetic surface in anticipation of a possible start in the $5 million...

Canadian-owned Somebeachsomewhere matched the fastest mile in harness racing history Saturday, finishing in 1:46.4 in a Bluegrass Stakes division for 3-year-old pacers...

John Velazquez earned career victory No. 3,999 in the $400,000 Yellow Ribbon Stakes on Saturday, riding even-money favorite Wait a While to a three-quarters of a length...

Zanjero used a determined stretch run to pull away from the two favorites and stay clear of two long shots Saturday in the $350,000 Kentucky Cup.

Zenyatta improved to 8-0, including her sixth victory this year, with a 3 1/2-length win over Hystericalady in the $250,000 Lady’s Secret Stakes at Santa Anita on...

Curlin became the first horse in North America to top $10 million in career earnings, winning the $750,000 Jockey Club Gold Cup on Saturday at sloppy Belmont Park.

Jockey Patrick Valenzuela, his career marred by substance abuse and suspensions, won’t be riding in California again.

Jockey Corey Nakatani most likely will miss next month’s Breeders’ Cup because of a broken collarbone from a spill at Santa Anita.

A state judge has ordered a sealed bid sale of 2007 Horse of the Year Curlin to settle a $42 million judgment against the minority owners.

Eight Belles’ trainer Larry Jones says he is retiring from the thoroughbred business.