Letter to the editor: Horse racing is a cruel pastime Linda Faso, Las Vegas. Saturday, May 27, 2023 | 2 a.m.

American horse racing is undeniably in decline, as evidenced by a 30% decrease in race attendance over the past decade, and a recent drop in betting so severe it is reminiscent of the COVID-19 lull.

I have always loved horses. From an early age, I had the opportunity to spend time at a wonderful stable. I learned about horses and connection. I was required to help with chores, such as cleaning… ...

Just like any other animal, horses feel pain, which is why more needs to be done to minimise the use of whips.

Horse racing still has far more fans than critics “It’s nothing new when different people want (or don’t want) different things, which has led to this clash and demand for change.

Horse racing is a cruel industry. Horses have 1,000-pound bodies resting on very thin ankles, and the stress of constant high speed running causes fractures. Apparently, some owners drug the poor a… ...

New York racing officials, addressing a deepening concern for the industry, say they will use diagnostic technology and synthetic tracks to keep horses safe. By Joe Drape Reporting from Saratoga ...

Horse Racing Ireland (HRI) officials were bombarded with abuse and told “kill yourselves now” by members of the public after a BBC Panorama documentary exposed cruelty in the industry last year.

The nine-horse field received its post positions Monday, with favorite Journalism (8-5) in the No. 2 spot. Here's the full list of horses in the 2025 Preakness Stakes and their current odds to win ...

Some 1.5 per cent of all prizemoney in NSW racing goes towards the Equine Welfare Fund, set up in 2016, which has paid for everything from specialist horse welfare teams and equine vets, to an ...