Tag: Del Mar

Piassek: Criticizing PETA won’t save horses, or racing

by John Piassek | Nov 25, 2019 | Breaking, National news, Opinion | 1 |

The racing industry’s criticism of PETA and other antagonists has been swift, harsh — and a distraction from the issues that really matter.

Racetrack operators form Thoroughbred Safety Coalition

by Press Release | Nov 20, 2019 | Breaking, Business, National news | 0 |

The new Thoroughbred Safety Coalition includes leading racetrack operators — including The Stronach Group and NYRA — as well as Breeders’ Cup.

Greyvitos: From fire to surgery and back to racing

by Nick Hahn | May 4, 2018 | Breaking, Features, Top Stories, Triple Crown Trail, Virginia, Virginia Breeding | 0 |

Three-year-old Greyvitos survived the San Luis Rey fire and later had to undergo surgery. Back on track, he’ll tackle the Pat Day Mile at Churchill Saturday.

Mor Spirit, Stellar Wind empty in Breeders’ Cup bouts

by Frank Vespe | Nov 4, 2017 | Breaking, Racing, Regionwide, Top Stories | 0 |

Long layoffs seemed to catch up with Midlantic-breds Mor Spirit and Stellar Wind yesterday at the Breeders’ Cup, while locally-based Untamed Doman ran big.