The Santa Anita Park situation needs to be a lesson to the Thoroughbred industry: define a crisis response protocol now, and not after an issue becomes a disaster.
A day of longshots and a dicey situation were on the minds of social media this week.
Four turf races and big fields everywhere make this afternoon’s Stronach 5 a tough one to scope out.
Checking in on the racing headlines that matter from around the country.
The Lilac fire at San Luis Rey Downs has displaced untold horses and people. Santa Anita and others invite you to help those affected.
Mor Spirit, a Pennsylvania-bred son of Eskendereya, took the Robert B. Lewis Stakes at Santa Anita Park to stamp himself the top Derby contender in the West.