horse racing

A teenager with a rare genetic disorder whose special bond with a racehorse touched hearts died in the hours after the horse rallied from last to win over the weekend at the Breeders’ Cup in Santa Anita.

A remarkable and emotional chapter in the world of horse racing drew to a poignant close this weekend as the Breeders’ Cup played host to a final, heartfelt race for “Cody’s Wish.” 

Get to know the unique bond between a teenager and a horse that recently competed in the Breeders Cup. Kathy Vara reports for the NBC4 News on Nov. 4, 2023.

White Abarrio took over the lead at the top of the stretch and ran on to a one-length victory in the $6 million Breeders’ Cup Classic on Saturday.

Cody Dorman, a teenager who has a rare genetic disorder and uses a wheelchair, was waiting in the winner’s circle for a special horse.

The first death of the summer 2023 racing season at Del Mar was followed by another just one day later.

Trainer Jason Servis put the horses under his control in danger by giving virtually all of them performance-enhancing drugs, a judge said.

Hall of Fame trainer Bob Baffert was initially suspended for two years after 2021 Kentucky Derby winner Medina Spirit failed a postrace drug test.

Mashnee Girl, a 5-year-old mare, fell near the quarter pole and sustained a catastrophic injury to her left front leg, according to the New York Racing Association.

A horse in the race following the $1.5 million Belmont Stakes had to be euthanized after an injury on the track. The death of Excusionniste completes a grim Triple Crown for a sport that has seen deaths cast a pall over all three tracks hosting its most prestigious races. Jockey Flavien Prat pulled up on Excursionniste in the far turn...

With 8-1 opening odds to win, Arcangelo captured the 2023 Belmont Stakes, the third and final leg of the Triple Crown.

XX won the 155th Belmont Stakes on Saturday, the third and final jewel of the Triple Crown series.

Here is everything to know about the horses running in the 155th Belmont Stakes on Saturday, the third and final jewel of the Triple Crown series.

Racing at Belmont Park was canceled and the Washington Nationals’ home game against the Arizona Diamondbacks was postponed Thursday due to poor air quality from wildfires in Canada.

Churchill Downs, home of the Kentucky Derby, has seen multiple deaths occur in the month of May.

Two horses have died the past two days following injuries at Churchill Downs, making it the 11th and 12th fatalities over the past month at the home of the Kentucky Derby.

Poor air quality in New York may affect the 115th Belmont Stakes on Saturday. Here’s what to know about the third and final jewel of the Triple Crown in 2023.

National Treasure, with odds of 5-2, won the 148th Preakness Stakes on Saturday, edging second-place Blazing Sevens and third-place Mage.

A horse trained by Bob Baffert broke down with a leg injury and unseated his jockey during a race on the Preakness undercard.

2023 Preakness day is here with horse racing in the spotlight and Kentucky Derby winner Mage racing for a change to become the first Triple Crown champion in five years.