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Equine Fatality Rates Continue to Drop Under New HISA Medication Program

A 2024 Second Quarter Metrics Report released by the Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority, covering racing from April 1-June 30, exhibits a continued downward trajectory of the rate of racing-related equine fatalities in the industry since the HISA became fully operational with implementation of the HISA’s Anti-Doping and Medication Control Program May 22, 2023. According to HISA, the fatality rate has declined for four consecutive quarters, including an approximate 49% decrease year over year in the second quarter of 2024.

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2024 Bing Crosby Stakes at a Glance

Saturday’s Bing Crosby Stakes at Del Mar carries some important Breeders’ Cup implications. For starters, the winner gets a guaranteed, free spot in the Breeders’ Cup Sprint. Beyond that, what happens in Saturday’s Grade 1 stakes will be doubly important since the BC Sprint will be contested on Nov.

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2024 San Diego Handicap at a Glance

With major Grade 1 races coming up at Del Mar on this year’s calendar such as the FanDuel Racing Pacific Classic Stakes and the Longines Breeders’ Cup Classic, Saturday’s Grade 2 San Diego Handicap will serve as a

The Legend of Unthinkable 1930 Travers Winner Jim Dandy

When horses achieve greatness, or accomplish particularly memorable feats, it is customary for stakes races to be named in their honor.

Del Mar History: The ‘Other Arrogate’ and Longden’s World Record

Once upon a time, a long time ago, a horse named Arrogate entered the spotlight with a series of victories in prominent stakes races.

Wait a minute – “a long time ago?” Wasn’t Arrogate at the peak of his powers less than 10 years ago, winning such prestigious events as the 2016 Breeders’ Cup Classic and the 2017 Pegasus World Cup?

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