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A Curtain Call for Racing Season in Upstate New York
With summer at an end, fans who enjoy the drama of horse racing at Saratoga must say goodbye for another year.
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Racehorse Deaths in Saratoga Renew Old Worries and Prompt Reforms
New York racing officials, addressing a deepening concern for the industry, say they will use diagnostic technology and synthetic tracks to keep horses safe.
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Two Complicated Princes of the Sport of Kings
The excitement of thoroughbred horse racing — and many of the sport’s most vexing problems — are exemplified by the careers of the trainers Bob Baffert and Todd Pletcher.
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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.