Game Winner among 362 horses eligible for American Triple Crown
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Unbeaten Game Winner, winner of the Breeders' Cup Juvenile and last year's 2-year-old champion, is among 362 3-year-old thoroughbreds made eligible during the early nomination period to compete in the Kentucky Derby, Preakness and Belmont Stakes. Other top horses include Gunmetal Gray, Improbable, Knicks Go, Mucho Gusto and Tax. Four fillies […]
British horse racing cancelled after equine flu outbreak
LONDON, United Kingdom (AFP) - All British horse racing was cancelled on Thursday (February 7) after three animals tested positive for equine influenza despite having been vaccinated against the disease. Horses from the infected yard raced on Wednesday at Ayr and Ludlow, potentially exposing a significant number of animals from yards across Britain and in […]