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The High-Stakes Standoff: Is Churchill Downs Betting Against Federal Oversight?

POSTED: February 18, 2026

The fragile peace in American Thoroughbred racing has officially fractured. In a move that signals the end of bureaucratic patience, the Horseracing Integrity and Safety...

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The Keeper of the Gates: Has The Jockey Club Failed the American Thoroughbred?

POSTED: February 17, 2026

What we're gonna do right here is go back "The Jimmy Castor Bunch" When you slice and dice through all the recent criticisms of The...

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Road to Derby Day: A Bettor’s Guide to the Prep Season

POSTED: February 17, 2026

Kentucky Derby Day may be the first Saturday in May, but the real journey starts months earlier, when the sport’s best and brightest 3-year-olds begin...

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Bella Ballerina Guts Out a Game Win in Rachel Alexandra

POSTED: February 16, 2026

Bella Ballerina battles back to take the Rachel Alexandra, Fair Grounds Photo Fair Grounds Press New Orleans, La – Sent off as the 4-5 favorite...

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Tampa Bay Downs A Celebration

POSTED: February 16, 2026

100 Years of Racing By Eduardo Cofino This past weekend, Tampa Bay Downs celebrated their 100th year of racing.  Since 1926 Tampa Bay Downs has...

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The Great Divide: Industry Fluff vs. The Gambler’s Reality

POSTED: February 16, 2026

More Appearance of a Controlled Narrative I have always said we have two groups who put money into the game as most take it out:...

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The Gilded Insularity: Why the "Inner Circle" Can No Longer Ignore the Noise

POSTED: February 16, 2026

There is a beautiful, protected inner circle in Thoroughbred racing—a space that is gilded, powerful, and meticulously insulated. To those within it, the walls feel...

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Paladin Surges Late to Win Risen Star, Takes Derby Points Lead

POSTED: February 16, 2026

Paladin gets the nose in front of Chip Honcho to take the Risen Star, Fair Grounds Photo Fair Grounds Press NEW ORLEANS — Remsen winner...

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The Ozark Stakes at Oaklawn Park Today

POSTED: February 16, 2026

It is President's day and we have some racing. The Ozark Stakes for three-year olds will be run at Oaklawn Park today. CHR: The Ozark...

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