Horse Race

• Weekend horse race in Lethbridge postponed due to confusion over COVID-19 testing

  The Rocky Mountain Turf Club had to cancel a weekend of horse races over some confusion around COVID-19 testing.

  Sports

  May 16, 2021
  
• Owners of horse disqualified as winner of 2017 Canadian Derby lose appeal

  The owners of a horse that was disqualified after initially winning the Canadian Derby more than three years ago have lost a bid to reclaim the title.

  Sports

  Nov 23, 2020
  
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• The Raceway at Western Fair District to kick off season on Oct.7

  This year's season comes with a new schedule, more safety protocols and a change to the wagering menu.

  Canada

  Oct 4, 2020
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• Reports of shots fired during horse racing event at Del Mar racetrack in California

  Shots were reportedly fired during a horse racing event at the Del Mar Fairgrounds in Del Mar, Cali., around 20 km north of San Diego, according to local media reports. 

  Crime

  Sep 2, 2018
• Court judgment opens door for new development at Kin Race Track

  Has Vernon's Kin Race Track seen its last horse race? That's a real possibility after a B.C. Supreme Court justice ruled in favour of the City of Vernon and the Regional District of North Okanagan this month.

  Canada

  May 28, 2018
• British reporter puts herself in front of runaway horse at Wales race

  Video from Reuters shows the reporter Haley Moore standing in front of the horse, which then knocks her to the ground and continues galloping over her.

  World

  May 23, 2018
• Health, safety concerns postpone races at Marquis Downs in Saskatoon

  Management at Marquis Downs horse track along with the riders have decided to cancel their event in Saskatoon Saturday.

  Canada

  Jul 4, 2015
• Woman airlifted to hospital after horse race accident

  A grueling 120 kilometer race to the finish in the Central Okanagan came to a crashing halt Saturday morning.

  Sep 14, 2014