Penn National Drops to Two Race Days Per Week in April See Article / Tuesday, April 14, 2026 0 10 Article rating: No rating Penn National has announced effective April 16 it will conduct live racing two nights a week, Thursdays and Fridays, through April 29 due to a lack of horses. To help bolster field size, an owner's bonus will be offered for dirt races. Read more
West Virginia Provides Added Commitment to Industry See Article / Tuesday, April 14, 2026 0 12 Article rating: No rating State lawmakers in West Virginia have approved legislation that will add more funding to the industry in that state. Read more
Governor Vetoes KY Bill Legalizing Fixed-Odds Wagering See Article / Tuesday, April 14, 2026 0 6 Article rating: No rating Gov. Andy Beshear vetoed the bill because of a provision that allows the Kentucky Horse Racing and Gaming Corporation and the Kentucky Lottery to adopt new rules without the governor's review or signature. Read more
Oaklawn Handicap Showdown Likely to Shake Up NTRA Poll See Article / Tuesday, April 14, 2026 0 7 Article rating: No rating Despite having not made their first starts of the year yet, Sovereignty and Journalism have managed to maintain a place on the National Thoroughbred Racing Association's Top Thoroughbred Poll based on their success in 2025. Read more
OBS April Sale Poised to Keep March Momentum Rolling See Article / Monday, April 13, 2026 0 13 Article rating: No rating Fresh off a record-breaking March Sale, Ocala Breeders' Sales is set to continue the momentum with its Spring 2-Year-Olds in Training Sale being held April 14-17. A total of 1,124 juveniles have been cataloged for the four-day sale. Read more