The rate of equine fatalities at mid-Atlantic tracks rose in 2013, according to the latest statistics from the Jockey Club.
Wagering on races run in the United States was flat in January 2014 versus a year ago, as were the purses paid. But the number of racedays grew.
Orb, Oxbow, and Verrazano — three of racing’s biggest stars this year — are all now retired. That’s because of a business model with misaligned incentives.
A recent international jockey safety conference attracted participants from all over the world — but not many from the United States, which was too bad, says Teresa Genaro.