Breeders’ Cup (Horse Races)

Breeders’ Cup Arrives in California, Where Horse Racing Is Struggling

The state looms large in the sport’s history, and its tracks are stunning. But horse racing in California is going broke.

By Joe Drape

Breeders' Cup (Horse Races) Churchill Downs Inc Doping (Sports) Horse Racing Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority Kentucky Kentucky Derby New York State Gaming Commission Repole, Mike Saratoga (NY) Saratoga Race Course Todd Pletcher Viola, Vincent

Trainer of Onetime Derby Favorite Is Disciplined in Doping Case

Forte, the Kentucky Derby favorite until he was scratched with an injury, failed a drug test last September. His trainer, Todd Pletcher, received a 10-day suspension and a $1,000 fine.

By Joe Drape

Breeders' Cup (Horse Races) Churchill Downs Inc Doping (Sports) Florida Derby (Horse Race) Horse Racing Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority Jockey Club, The Joseph, Saffie Jr Kentucky Derby Kentucky Horse Racing Commission Mike Repole New York State Gaming Commission Preakness Stakes Saratoga Race Course Todd Pletcher Triple Crown (Horse Racing)

Forte, Once the Derby Favorite, Failed a Drug Test in September

The colt went on to become America’s 2-year-old champion and was favored to win the Kentucky Derby until he was scratched from the race with an injury. The doping case still hasn’t been adjudicated.

By Joe Drape

Breeders' Cup (Horse Races) Horse Racing Horses Keeneland Race Course Kentucky Prat, Flavien Sadler, John

Flightline, Undefeated in Six Races, Romps at the Breeders’ Cup

The 4-year-old colt, never seriously challenged in six starts, won by 8 ¼ lengths. His owners must decide whether to keep racing him or retire him to the breeding barn.

By Joe Drape

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