press release

Editor's Note: The following is an edited press release from the Jockeys' Guild responding to comments made by NYRA executives and other personnel regarding Sunday's late change in distance from one mile to 1 1/16 miles for Race 4 on the Saratoga turf course. To view July 12 interview with Maggie Wolfendale posted on X with NYRA Bets Tony Allevato. The Jockeys' Guild and the local colonies regularly work with racetrack officials across the country to establish optimal standards for rail settings and the numbers of starters, depending on the...

The Sam Houston Racing Club, a new collaboration between Sam Houston Race Park and MyRacehorse, was launched Monday, the track announced via press release. Compared to a traditional racing club, the Sam Houston Racing Club gives members the opportunity to become racehorse owners rather than simply joining a fan club. This includes real equity, earnings participation, and direct access to their horse's journey. Through the MyRacehorse app, club owners receive real-time updates delivered directly to their phones, including training progress, race entries, and insights from the trainer. Members can RSVP...

The following statement was sent to media by Cristina Keith, Dr. Scott Stanley's attorney, Oct. 4: Dr. Scott Stanley, former director of the University of Kentucky's Equine Analytical Chemistry Laboratory (UK-EACL), is speaking out in response to the media's coverage of the allegations made in the recent Horseracing Integrity & Welfare Unit (HIWU) report. The damage indicted on Dr. Stanley's personal and professional reputation is irreparable and has been fueled by media narratives that unquestioningly parrot HIWU's claims. The HIWU report levies serious accusations against UK-EACL, including "persistent delays," "unprofessional...