National wagering handle declined by nearly four percent in 2023 versus the prior year, and the number of races conducted was down five percent.
The Jockey Club’s report of mares bred indicates that for the eighth straight year, fewer mares were bred than in the previous year.
The Jockey Club is predicting a North American foal crop of 18,500, a drop of 500 from the estimated 2023 foal crop, continuing a long downward slide.
The Equine Injury Database now includes data about 2021-2022 fatalities by track condition, as well as track surface.
The Transferred as Retired from Racing process can now be completed digitally through the Jockey Club’s Interactive Registration (IR) website.
The Jockey Club announced today that its 2023 Fact Book, including racing and breeding information, is now avaiable online.
The latest Report of Mares bred shows a national decline in 2022, one even more pronounced in the Mid-Atlantic, which saw 11% fewer.
The national foal crop dropped 2.2% from 2021 to 2022, the Jockey Club estimated today, falling below 19,000, continuing a long decline.
Former Maryland Jockey Club president Sal Sinatra has stepped down from his role as president and COO of Equibase.
A judge on Thursday tossed a lawsuit challenging the constitutionality of the federal Horseracing Integrity and Safety Act.